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Member Benefits
Members of the Alexandria Chamber
of Commerce are encouraged to take advantage of the following
benefits:
Strong Business Advocacy
Before Government
The Alexandria Chamber advocates
for the Chamber's positions and the
business community's interests at City Hall, in the General
Assembly and on Capitol Hill. Examples of our effective business
advocacy include:
- Promotion of quality
commercial development in areas zoned for those uses.
- Support for transportation
projects, such as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which ease
traffic congestion in Alexandria.
- Leadership in finding employee
and public parking solutions in Old Town and other areas of
Alexandria.
- Analysis of all tax proposals
and the City's proposed operating budget.
- Ongoing development of
taskforces to address issues impacting
Alexandria's business community and quality of life.
Exceptional Business
Networking Opportunities
It's not always "what you
know," but "who you know," so each month the
Chamber holds two networking events, each attracting 90-100
attendees providing members with valuable contacts and business
opportunities. You are sure to walk out with prospective
clients.
- Monthly Professional
Networking Breakfasts with an average 100 attendees with
whom to share business cards and develop business
relationships.
- Business Receptions that
attract up to 100 business people each month.
- For a comprehensive list of
events visit the Chamber
Events.
Member Discounts
As a member, you save money
by taking advantage of the following ongoing discounts
and affinity programs offered to reduce your bottom line
expenses.
Events
Chamber Members receive discounts on event ticket prices!
Throughout the year, the Chamber hosts monthly business
receptions, professional networking breakfasts, luncheons,
black-tie dinners, golf tournaments and more and as a
Chamber member you receive a 25 to 40% discount on tickets
for each of these quality-produced events. Join today
to take advantage of these ticket discounts.
ChamberCare
The Alexandria
Chamber helps solve one of the most trying issues that
businesses face today - a company health care plan. The
Chamber offers ChamberCare to
all members, allowing businesses to be part of a powerful
purchasing coalition with access to this exclusive health
care program. Regardless of your company's size or type
ChamberCare gives you a variety
of coverage options to suit your needs. For information
about the plan options and rates, call 301-692-3118 or
to have information sent to you contact the
Director Membership Services
at 703-549-1000, ext. 207 or email membership@alexchamber.com.
Effective Affordable Advertisement
Avenues
The Alexandria Chamber receives
thousands of phone calls, mail requests and website
"hits" each year. Only members of our organization are
given free referrals to these potential customers. The Chamber
estimates 500 referrals are made by phone alone every month to
our member businesses. In addition, the Chamber promotes its
membership through several publications where advertising
opportunities are available for purchase:
- Annual Who's Who in
Alexandria Business membership directory distributed to all
Chamber members.
- Annual Alexandria Business Guide
published each fall and delivered to 26,000 households and
businesses in Alexandria.
- Sponsor the Chamber's popular
weekly e-news, Chamber Headlines.
Promotional Opportunities
- As a member, receive two free listings in
the Chamber's Who's Who in Alexandria Business
membership directory. Distributed to 1,500 business leaders,
all members are encouraged to use this as their only source
when looking to do business.
- As a member, receive a free listing in the
Chamber's Alexandria Business Guide, distributed to over 27,000 in both
the residential and business communities.
- As a member, receive a free listing on the
Chamber's website, as well as a free hotlink from the
Chamber's business directory to your company's web site.
- FREE referrals! The Chamber
averages 500 referrals on a monthly basis - MEMBERS ONLY!
- Host a Monthly Business
Reception.
- Sponsor a Monthly Professional
Networking Breakfast.
- Speak at a Professional
Networking Breakfast.
- Purchase a display table at a
Professional Networking Breakfast.
- Much, much more!
Join
the Chamber today!
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