| There are many benefits of being an Opelika Chamber Member,
including discounts to help your business save money and networking
opportunities to help your business grow. Below is a list
of benefits that are offered to our members
The Opelika Chamber is a customer service based organization
that receives thousands of requests for information and referrals.
The Chamber only refers its members to residents, newcomers,
visitors and business clients. Members are notified of the
referrals that they receive on a monthly basis. In addition,
the Opelika Chamber serves as a clearinghouse for information
regarding Opelika and its surrounding areas.
- Membership Mailing Labels
($25 fee)
- Demographic Information Packets
- Bulk Rate Permit Stamp
- Monthly Business Licensing Report
Work with the Chamber to help get your business the attention
it deserves:
- Participate in giveaways for special events and meetings.
- Display your company's promotional materials in the Chamber
information center.
- Have the Chamber schedule and promote a groundbreaking,
ribbon cutting or grand opening ceremony.
- Send the Chamber a press release for an upcoming event
so that we can publicize it on our website and announce
it on our weekly radio spots.
Membership Directory listings:
- One listing in our annual Membership Directory
- For a $50 fee, you may be listed under two categories
in our Membership Directory and on our website.
Listing on the on-line Membership Directory with a link to
your site. Membership plaque indicating to your customers that you support
the business community. Advertising Opportunities:
- Membership Directory
- ROI – Return On Investment quarterly newsletter
- Membership Mailer
- The Progress Edition of the Opelika/Auburn News
- Newcomer Packets
- The Opelika/Auburn area - Lee County Map
Business After Hours
Where People In Business Do Business. The success of your
business depends on new business, increasing sales from current
customers and gaining new clients. You can do both in one
evening at Business After Hours. Hosted by the Opelika and
Auburn Chambers of Commerce, Business After Hours is the area's
premier business-to-business networking event. This event
consistently attracts more than 200 business professionals
ready to talk business. You will find Business After Hours
to be a low cost, high-impact sales and marketing tool. These
events are a great opportunity to build business relationships
and the perfect setting to generate quality leads. Business
awaits you at Business After Hours! Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting brings Chamber members together for dinner,
entertainment and an evening in celebration of the previous
year’s progress and in anticipation of the upcoming
year’s opportunities. The Chamber’s annual report
is presented to the general membership at this event.
Seminars
Business Development seminars and workshops offer additional
training for businesses, information on community and business
issues, as well as networking with other business people.
The Chamber serves as an advocate for the area, working on
the local, state wide, and federal level to ensure funding
and positioning. The Chamber also works in cooperation with
the CCAA, BCA and US Chamber of Commerce.
The work of the Chamber is done through its committees, councils
and task forces. Chamber members are active in dozens of areas
that have a real impact on the growth and development of Opelika
and consequently, on every company that does business here
and every person who calls Opelika home.
The Opelika Chamber of Commerce health plans are endorsed
by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, and
as a member your business is exclusively eligible to
participate in this benefits package. For more information
contact Financial Resource Group, 1-800-543-3153 or
(205) 802-7910 or you can check out their website at
www.frgco.com.
New Member Advertising Discounts
Advertising is a must for businesses to have their name known
in the community. Several local radio stations, the Opelika
Auburn News and The Auburn Bulletin offer discounts to new
members of the Opelika Chamber. Since you will be buying advertising
already, why not save some money? You can save hundreds with
Root Communications and with WANI-Auburn Network. A $250 discount
from OnMedia. The Opelika- Auburn News and The Auburn Bulletin
offer several discounts, and you will receive $70.00 worth
of valuable coupons for Chamber services, including $20.00
off your membership renewal! Discount Telecommunication Programs
ITC Deltacom offers Opelika Chamber of Commerce members exclusive
discounts on long distance calling and other plans. Contact
Kevin Cummings at (334) 387-4706 for more information. A-Com offers a free evaluation for Chamber members. Call
Debi Johnson at (706) 323-2266. |
