Chamber Benefits
- You are a member of the only community organization which has a cross section that includes business, education, government, retail, and faith-based organizations united in a an effort to make our community a better place to live, raise families, and work
- Assume automatic membership in the Georgia Chamber Small Business Alliance (if you have 10 or fewer full-time employees)
- You gain internet exposure through the Chamber web page www.blakelyearlycountychamber.org which offers banners that link directly to your website
- Social Media coverage on sales, events, recognitions, etc.
- Your Chamber acts as your legislative advocate and voice in decisions that affect your business on the local and state level
- We provide customized training as well as continuing education for members through workshops, seminars, small business classes, forums and more
- The Chamber assists with planning/coordination at ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, Grand Openings, and open house events
- Member Referral Service – It is the Chamber’s policy to first refer its members when we receive inquiries for a particular type business or service in our community
- The Chamber provides fax and notary services to members
- A Membership Directory is available for members on our website
- The Chamber serves as a welcome center for the community and for traveling guests. Members are invited to place their business brochures and cards in the display racks at the Chamber office
- By participating in the “Drugs Don’t Work” program, member businesses receive 7.5% discount on Workers’ Compensation insurance premium
- Anthem Insurance Plans with discounts for Chamber Members
- Auto-Owners offers a 10-12% discount on group insurance to businesses who are Chamber members
- Business seminars for members and their employees
- Networking opportunities at events like Business After Hours membership mixers, annual and monthly meeting and special events
- Involvement opportunities through various committees that are shaping the future of Early County
- Inclusion in the Membership Directory that includes company contacts and information
- We provide leadership programs for youth in the community
- The Chamber provides demographic information about Early County, Blakely, Jakin, Arlington and Damascus to the public
- You receive discounts on our conference and board room rentals
- Finish Line Carwash offers a $20 carwash for $15 for Chamber Members
- Chamber Members get discounts on Chamber Event tickets