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Member Benefits

Strong Business Advocacy with 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 task forces to address issues impacting Alexandria’s business community and quality of life
• The defeat of the commercial add-on tax and the establishment of the City's transportation reserve created to fund needed transportation projects.

Business Networking Opportunities

Each month, the Chamber holds networking and special events that provide members with valuable contacts and opportunities to connect with prospective clients. Please feel free to attend a Professional Networking Breakfast and a Business After Hours event as our guest.  Secure your reservation with Jay Palermino, Director of Membership & Sponsorship Investments at Jay@AlexChamber.com or call 703.739.3812. Once a Chamber member you receive a 25 to 40% discount on tickets for each of these exceptional events:

• Monthly Professional Networking Breakfasts with an average of 80 attendees with whom to share business cards and develop business relationships
• After Hours Business receptions that attract up to 125 business people each month
• Signature events that attract our City’s public officials and power brokers
• Hot Topics Breakfasts where members can hear the issues impacting the business community and meet those directly involved in the issues
• LinkedIn.com group where members can connect informally on-line
• Special luncheons, such as the Valor Awards honoring our City’s finest law enforcement and first responders
• Black-tie Dinners like our annual Chairman’s Gala
• Annual Golf Tournament
• Business Awards as the equivalent to the Emmy's

Promotional Opportunities

The Chamber promotes its membership through several publications:

• Website - A free listing on the Chamber’s website as well as a free link from the Chamber’s business directory to your company’s web site
• Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Ceremonies - Celebrate your company’s growth through these special events. The Chamber will invite the media, elected officials and Chamber Chairman & Board
• FREE referrals - The Alexandria Chamber receives many mail requests, website “hits,” and an estimated 500 phone inquiries every month. We only give free referrals to our members.

Member Celebrations

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce would like to help publicize your grand opening, reopening or renovation. Let the Chamber make this an exciting event and build recognition for your business.
The Chamber can provide:

• A giant pair of scissors, ribbon, and two large bows. When possible we will match your company colors.
• Chamber President & CEO, Chairman of the Chamber’s  Board, or another Chamber official to be present and make congratulatory remarks as necessary. 
• Publicity in our electronic newsletter sent to more than 1,800 member companies before and after the event and including a photo of the actual ribbon-cutting.
• Invitations or advice on invitations to Chamber members, elected officials, and the media. We will encourage members of our Board of Directors to attend.  

We request that you:

• Set the date and time of the event and coordinate with Chamber staff as far in advance as possible - preferrably at least 30 days.
• Determine who should be invited (see above) and communicate with Chamber staff.
• Provide a digital version of your logo to membership@alexchamber.com  
• Prepare a detailed agenda addressing the following. The Chamber is happy to guide you as you prepare your agenda:
  1. Who will be speaking, when, and for how long? Typical speakers include company representatives, VIPs, elected officials, board members, and those instrumental in the opening.
  2. Where will key participants stand during the actual ribbon-cutting?
  3. When, exactly, will the ribbon cutting and other parts of the ceremony take place?
  4. What other special programming, such as prize-giveaways, refreshments, parking instructions, etc. will you include? We encourage providing refreshments in order to promote greater attendance.
  5. What should Chamber representatives know when preparing remarks? We welcome your guidance.

Member Testimonials

"Joining the Chamber is one of the best business decisions I made. The networking opportunities with friendly people are terrific. Not only do I connect with people interested in my training services but I find people who sell products and services I need to help my business grow."
-- Lynn Wyvill; Grant Street Communications

"Over the past five years, we have gained new clients, purchased the services and products of many other Chamber members, and attended dozens of worthwhile, affordable programs that have taught us how to run a better, faster ship. As president and founder of our company, I can't think of any other investment that has paid off so handsomely for Waterford Public Relations than membership in the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce."
-- Beth Offenbacker, Principal; Waterford Public Relations

"The Alexandria Chamber offers entry to local and state public officials and puts Washington Gas on the front line of the business issues affecting the city and the region… The Alexandria Chamber provides the opportunity to work with an extremely strong group of leaders who continue to be dedicated to making Alexandria a great place to live and do business."
-- Huey Battle, Vice President; Washington Gas

Join Us Now!

Want more info? Contact our Director of Membership & Sponsorship Investments Mr. Jay Palermino.Jay@AlexChamber.com. Direct: (703) 739-3812. Mobile Direct: (571) 259-1385.