Why Become a Member?

There are 5 great reasons to become a member of the Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce:

1. Discounts
   Membership in the chamber offers you a wide variety of discounts on services your business uses. Such as:
   - Cellular Phone
   - Health Insurance
   - Dental Insurance
   - Long Term Care Insurance
   - Long Distance Phone Service
   - Member to Member Discounts
   - Car Rentals
   - Payroll Services
   - Conference Room Space
   - Fax Machine Usage
   - Photo Copies

2. Networking
   Membership in the chamber affords you a number of opportunities to network with potential customers through the following activities
   - Business After Hours
   - Breakfasts and Luncheons
   - Committee Involvement
   - Business to Business Shows
   - Annual Dinner

3. Education
   Membership in the chamber gives information you need to stay on top in this changing world. Because of busy schedules the chamber offers a variety of educational options:
   - Seminars
   - Business Tips
   - Newsletter
   - Free Rental of Audio and Video Tapes
   - Home Based Business Meetings
   - Small Business Resource Center Library

4. Advertising
   Membership in the chamber provides you with opportunities to advertise your business to other members and the general public.
   - Membership Directory
   - Tabloid Inserts
   - Newsletter
   - Member to Member Discounts
   - Ribbon Cuttings
   - Map
   - Golf Tournament
   - Direct Mail
   - Home Show
   - Community Festivals
   - Customer Referrals
   - Recognition and Awards

5. Strong Business Climate
   In this age of special interest groups, now more than ever, businesses need a strong voice to represent them. Membership in the chamber allows for a strong organization that can bring in jobs, reduce taxes, reduce government regulation, and effect many other business issues. A strong chamber insures a stronger business climate through:
   - Economic Development
   - Lobbying Local, State, and Federal Governments
   - Assisting Businesses at Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
   - Economic Development Director Assistance
   - Adopting Resolutions on Issues Affecting the Chamber's Membership

Last updated on Wednesday, March 06, 2002
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