Start the year off right... If you are doing business in or serve Richmond Hill, Bryan County there is no better investment of your business dollar than becoming a member of the Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce! BENEFITS OF BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER Advertising: Numerous advertising opportunities are available; many are discounted “co-op”. Annual Meeting & Dinner Banquet: A special event to highlight the Chambers past year accomplishments, induct new Board of Directors, recognize key volunteers and present the Business of the Year Award. Annual Holiday Market: Held annually on the second Saturday in December, the Chamber hosts the Holiday Market in the pavilion at J.F. Gregory Park. This is a great opportunity for retailers and other businesses to get into the Christmas spirit by showcasing their business. Bulk Rate Permit: Taking advantage of our bulk rate permit doesn’t mean that you get INCLUDED postage; however, you do receive our bulk mail rate. The bulk rate permit is a tremendous benefit that can save you a lot of money – as much as $300.00! Business After Hours: Monthly networking event hosted by various Chamber businesses. Business After Hours is typically held on the third Thursday of each month. Calendar of Events: Got something going on? Email your event to [email protected] to be listed on the community Calendar of Events which is posted on the Chamber’s website and included in the weekly e-newsletter Around the Hill. Chamber Window Decal: Members receive an outward sign of their support of the RHBC Chamber to be displayed in the window of their place of business or car. Coffee & Conversation or Lunch & Learn: Monthly, the RHBC Chamber will host Coffee & Conversation and/or Lunch & Learns and the purpose of these events is to inform, educate and update the local business community on a wide-variety of subject matter. Conference Room: Need meeting space? Use one of our two beautifully remolded conference rooms 24/7 – INCLUDED. Call our office for availability. E-News: Weekly e-newsletter “Around the Hill” to keep you informed of Chamber and community events, including: ribbon cuttings, chamber functions, and sponsorship opportunities. Advertise your business – INCLUDED. Georgia Trend: Members receive a complimentary subscription to Georgia Trend magazine; the only statewide business publication in the market. The magazine is published once a month with two extra issues (Business Georgia and Small Business Guide). It is delivered to more than 50,000 subscribers and has become indispensable to the state’s movers and shakers, a tradition that has been carried on for more than 25 years. INCLUDED Golf Tournament: Come play with us! Each year, the Chamber hosts a great golf tournament. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Even years: Sterling Links Golf Course; Odd Years: The Ford Plantation Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival: The Seafood Festival is the largest event that is held in coastal Georgia, and is a fantastic way to showcase your business. The GOSF attracts 38,000 people per year to Richmond Hill. Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available. Business Booths are available to Chamber members at a discounted rate. Grits & Government: The Chamber partners with the cities of Richmond Hill and Pembroke, Bryan County and the Development Authority of Bryan County on this annual event. Local, state and federal elected officials come to learn about the county’s state agenda for the upcoming legislative session in Atlanta. Healthy Business Alliance: To benefit our members, the RHBC Chamber of Commerce participates in the Healthy Business Alliance ®, which is a statewide program with over 140 Chambers serving more than 150 Georgia counties and communities throughout Georgia. By using large group buying power to negotiate advantages on group products, many include discounted premiums. Products and services are made available through well-known companies and are sold through local insurance agents. Inquiry Assistance: The Chamber of Commerce serves as an information source for telephone, Internet, social media, and written inquiries. Kiosk: Put your business cards, rack cards and brochures in our reception area kiosk - INCLUDED. Advertising space available – inquire for pricing. Mailing Labels: A computerized mailing list of all Chamber members is available to business and individual members of the Chamber each quarter - INCLUDED. Maps: Richmond Hill/Bryan County Street Map & Resource Guide - INCLUDED Member Directory: Annual publication with a complete listing of Chamber members to encourage member-to-member purchasing. Our Online version is updated constantly to include our newest members. As a member, your business information will be listed twice – by category and alphabetically – INCLUDED. Advertising space is available, please call us to inquire. Additional category listings are only $25.00. Member to Member Discounts: From time-to-time Chamber members offer discounts or free products or services to members. These discounts may be listed in the weekly e-newsletter and/or mailed directly to members in good standing. Also, members are able to offer and manage member-to-member discounts via the Members only section of the website. Networking, Networking, Networking: is a great way to build your business. In fact, it’s pretty much a requirement for small and medium business owners and there’s no better place to network than at a Chamber function. New Member Orientation: Bi-annual event for new members to meet members, Chamber staff & volunteers and learn about how the Chamber can help their business. Newcomers Guide: Bryan County Newcomers & Neighbors Guide (published by Bryan County News) magazine is available at the Chamber. Advertising opportunities are available. Photocopies: Discounted rate for members: 5 cents per black & white copy and 15 cents per color copy. Non-members: 15 cents per black & white copy and 25 cents per color copy Realtors List: A complete list of member Real Estate Agents with addresses and phone numbers is available. REFERRALS, REFERRALS, REFERRALS: The Chamber refers members to the hundreds of calls received and walk-ins wanting the name of a business or individual who can provide a service for them. Research Information: Economic Profiles, population projections, labor information, etc. is available. Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breakings: Ceremonies are available to Chamber members upon request. Announce your grand opening, renovations, expansions, ground breaking etc. through a ceremony publicized through local papers, media, Chamber e-newsletter and announcements. Shop, Dine & Play Local this Holiday Season…and beyond: The Chamber, in conjunction with the City of Richmond Hill and the Visitors Bureau markets Small Business Saturday, Shop Small and promotes local businesses throughout the holiday season… and beyond! Social Media Marketing: “Like” the RHBC Chamber’s Facebook page and we will repost your relevant postings. In addition to the Chamber’s Facebook page; we also manage the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival and Holly Days on the Hill Facebook pages. Tax deduction: Your Chamber dues may be tax deductible as a necessary business expense. Please confer with your tax advisor. Website: This is where you will get a lot of ‘bang for your buck’. Web benefits include: • Be listed in our on-line business directory. A link to your website, a link to your email, and a Google Map locator – INCLUDED. • Offering a discount? Upload the info on our coupon page – INCLUDED. You can make your coupons available to the public or as a member-to-member discount. • Update your contact information • Referral Reports – want to see how many people are searching for you and your business? Run a referral report – it’s INCLUDED. A referral report will show how many times Chamber staff have referred your business, how many times your business listing, website and map location has been viewed. Welcome Packets: Brochures and literature on Richmond Hill/Bryan County are available in our office. Join the RHBC Chamber TODAY! Contact us at 912-756-3444 or [email protected] for more information.
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