By investing in the Elgin Chamber of Commerce, you will meet potential clients, expand business contacts, and become more involved in the important issues that affect our community and your business.
Below is a list of some, but not inclusive, of the benefits available to Chamber members.
- Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, featuring a wide variety of speakers on issues of importance to business. They also provide great networking opportunities, PLUS lunch is FREE.
- At each monthly meeting, there is a drawing for one $25 Chamber Bucks coupon. We use Chamber Bucks to keep dollars in town with Chamber members. Like gift certificates, they can be used at face value with any participating Chamber member. Chamber Bucks also make excellent gifts.
- We will categorically list your business on the Chamber website to include all contact information. A direct link to your website, and a short paragraph about your business, is available at the intermediate or corporate membership level.
- The Chamber provides an annual membership directory.
- The Chamber will provide a free mailing list of members, upon request, for your business events.
- The Chamber ALWAYS refers MEMBERS first.
- Membership in the Chamber is 100% tax deductible as a necessary business expense.
- Chamber membership also provides you with representation to the State Chamber of Commerce.
- Chamber membership allows your business concerns to be voiced and presented at an annual Legislative Reception that is hosted by the Elgin Chamber, Lawton-Ft. Sill Chamber, and other area chamber officials.
- Ribbon cuttings and grand openings offer the opportunity to get acquainted with fellow chamber members and showcase your business. This is a promotional opportunity as these events are usually covered by the local newspaper.
- Chamber membership provides added credibility for your business and demonstration of positive community involvement.
- The Chamber window decal signifies an ethical approach to doing business and your customers recognize it as an indication of your interest, involvement and investment in our community.
- Submit information to the Chamber about your business open house or other special events, for email distribution, to help promote your products or services.
- Your business open house or other special events will be listed on our website calendar free of charge.
- As a current member of the Chamber, you are eligible for the Oklahoma Chamber Blue group health insurance plan.
- Each January, at our Annual Banquet, we install new officers, honor those leaving, and recognize the "Citizen of the Year" while enjoying a nice catered dinner and entertainment. (Additional fees apply.)
