Networking! Networking! Networking!
From our Business After Hours programs and Professional Lead Groups to Educational Seminars and our Annual Meeting, we offer our members a variety of opportunities to promote their businesses and generate potential clients.

• The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce is now offering five professional networking groups to help your business grow. All five groups meet at least twice a month: Seeds to Leads meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 8:00 am; Alliance Leads meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 8:00 am; Business Builders meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 8:00 am; Women In Networking (WIN) meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9:00am and the Valley Business Network (VBN) meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8:15 am. (Meeting times/days may change due to holidays, weather, etc. – please double check our online Calendar of Events to confirm)
• Business After Hours are held regularly at Chamber member businesses from office and hotel locations to restaurants and local parks. These informal after work gatherings for members, future members and guests offer the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, make referrals and have a little fun! Remember that Business After Hours, like all chamber meetings and events are open to all employees of member businesses.

Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate Program!
A Greater Valley Chamber gift certificate is a great gift all year long. It’s perfect for friends, family, employees, clients, etc… The recipient of a Greater Valley Chamber gift certificate will certainly be excited, as it has so many options. Our gift certificates can be used locally for dining, shopping, entertainment, lodging and so much more at over 200 participating Chamber Members locations! Greater Valley Chamber Gift Certificates are available either on-line from our homepage at www.greatervalleychamber.com or by phone at 877-770-4438. Want to become a participating member, contact Laura D. at info@greatervalleychamber.com.

Publicity! Advertising! Sponsorships!

• One FREE Member Spotlight article in Business Matters, the Chamber’s newsletter. Equivalent to a free quarter-page advertisement ($275 value), we feature only four members in the Spotlight per issue on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Two complimentary listings (alphabetical and by category) in the Greater Valley Business & Resource Guide, our annual demographic and membership directory.
• One free listing in our online membership directory – includes listing on our wireless website.
• Cost effective advertising available for members only in a variety of Chamber publications, including this website, the Greater Valley Business & Resource Guide and our new relocation package.
• Cost effective sponsorship opportunities including many of our annual events such as Business Showcase, Annual Meeting, Gold Seal Awards, Golf Classic, and more.

Exclusive Referral Service!
Anytime anyone calls the office or visits our website looking for a product or service, we recommend Chamber Members Only! Chamber membership brings a note of credibility and distinction to a business. Annually, we average over 1500 referrals by phone and over 20,000 online. Not yet a member, click here to join today!

Complimentary Business Counseling!
From the first steps in starting your business to effectively managing the growth of an established business, FREE professional advice is provided by representatives of SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business. SCORE is actively recruiting women and men to serve as counselors in the Valley. Both those working full-time and those retired are needed to serve SCORE’s clients. Please call (203) 925-4981 ext.401 to discuss your interest in scheduling a counseling session or in becoming a counselor.

Other Member Benefits:

• Insurance Plans – possible discounts are available for both personal and business health and dental insurance through member insurance agents.
• Member-to-Member Discounts
• Free Certificates of Origin for members only (non-members $50 each)
• Use of 1700 square foot conference room (some restrictions may apply)