CHAMBER INFORMATION
Why Join the Chamber? Member Benefits & Testimonials
“The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber
of Commerce”
A Research Study by the Schapiro Group
There has been very
limited data that can quantify the impact of belonging to a
chamber of commerce and that is why the American Chamber of
Commerce Executives with support from Small Business
Network, commissioned the Shapiro Group to determine just
this: What is the real value to companies in terms of
consumer outcomes of joining and being active in their local
chamber of commerce? And do consumers really support
businesses because they are Chamber members?
Data from the study
came from a scientific web-based survey of 2000 adult’s
nation wide. Some of the findings are as follows:
- Most consumers (59%) think that being active in the
local chamber of commerce is an effective business
strategy overall.
- If a company shows that it is highly involved in its
local chamber (e.g. sits on the chamber board) consumers
are 12% more likely to think that its products stack up
better against it competition.
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When a consumer thinks that a company’s products stack
up better against the competition because the company is
highly involved in its local Chamber of commerce, it is
because he or she infers that the company is
trustworthy, involved in the community and is an
industry leader.
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When consumers know that a small business is a member of
the chamber of commerce, they are 44% more likely to
think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase
goods or services from the company in the future.
To see
the full study results including Chamber membership as a
business strategy, Chamber impacts on their causes and how a
chamber membership impacts large and small business-
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Networking
100 Opportunities to Meet your Next Qualified Prospect.
Chamber Networking Groups, Business After Hours, Member
Orientations, Committee Meetings and Special Events
provide your business with a wide variety of
opportunities to meet new prospects.
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We would like to thank the
Missoula Chamber staff for their great work. Our
business has grown because of our involvement as a
member of the Chamber. You have done an outstanding
job creating opportunities for your members as well
as valuable information through the website,
committees and staff. We have not only grown our
business, but have also created friendships.
We have used the Business After
Hours as an essential tool to grow our business by
meeting new individuals and businesses. We are also
able to find out what other businesses have to offer
and utilize their products or services as well.
Business referral is an
effective way to generate new business and we have
taken advantage of your Business Networking Groups
to create an avenue to present our services and
products to other members. We have seen the results
that referrals have made with our business and enjoy
helping other businesses grow with the referrals
that we can direct to them.
The Missoula Area Chamber of
Commerce is an extremely valuable organization and
being a member and getting involved has helped our
business generate tens of thousands of dollars in
new and repeat business. Thank you for helping us
develop our business and educating us to become
stronger business owners.
Samuel Kinsinger, K Design Marketing, Inc.
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“Since joining the Chamber in December, I have greatly
enjoyed BAH every month, getting to meet people, and
learning about the businesses of Missoula. Recently, I
joined BNG #4. It is a new networking group and I have
found it to be a real help to me.”
-Connie George, Cheap Charley’s Mini Storage |
“I would strongly recommend anyone that is new to your
profession or new in business to join a chamber
networking group. The friendships and business alliances
you build will have a tremendous impact on your business
and professional career. You instantly have a team of 20
salespeople!”
Renee Ashworth, PHR, CSP, Express Personnel Services
BNG 1 Chairperson |
Referrals
We’ll Help Prospective Customers Find Your Business.
Each year the Chamber refers hundreds of potential
customers to its members. Can you afford not to be on
that referral list?
“The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce is a tremendous
business resource that has helped me grow my business in
a variety of ways…. Business After Hours. Not only is it
a fun time, but it gives me a monthly opportunity to
meet other business people—individuals I don’t normally
meet.”
-Linda M. Faulkner, CIC, Linda Faulkner Insurance
Agency |
Advertising
“I was delighted to have customers come into our
showroom this month, and after asking them how they
found us, they said the Chamber Website…. We are very
pleased to have joined the Chamber to help Missoula and
our business grow. More merchants should be improving
their businesses by doing so.”
-Rosanne Rains, Burton’s Brand Source |
Education/Information Source
We Save You Time and Money by Bringing Valuable
Business Information Directly to You.
The Chamber cares about the success of your business.
That’s why we provide valuable and timely business
information through our monthly newsletter, weekly
“e-news”, educational workshops and more. Leadership
Missoula is an outstanding yearly program bringing
potential community leaders together.
“The Chamber is the only organization that focuses on
the whole community and the big picture! The Leadership
Missoula Program explores where we have come from, where
we are today and where we might be heading in the
future….. The Chamber Leadership deserves our thanks for
supporting such a transformative process for the
community we all love. Job well done! You guys are
great!”
Steve McArthur, McArthur Consulting |
If you’ve never applied for the Leadership Missoula
Program, do so today- You will never regret it.”
-Bruce Buchman, Mr. Miniblind of Missoula |
Government Representation
We’re Looking Out for the Interests of Local Business
Our government leaders need to hear the voice of
business.
• Our Governmental Affairs Committee mission is to ensure a strong business voice in local,
state and federal issues potentially impacting business
while developing proactive partnerships enabling us to
speak as a community voice on priority issues.
• Our Business Affairs Committee assists to examine,
educate, advocate
and support issues which affect the health and growth of
industry and
the economy of the Missoula Area.
Community Service
Community Service
Be Known by Your Support of the Community!
The Missoula Chamber Bridges the Community with Business
Support to many Non-Profits.
Here are just a few examples of many:
• Special Olympics – We planned, organized and
fundraised for the Carnival Dance for the State Games
held here in Missoula for 3 years. Approximately 1000
Special Olympic athletes took part each year.
• Missoula Youth Homes – The Chamber’s Street Jam
made donations from entry fees from this 3-on-3
basketball tournament.
• Habitat for Humanity – The Chamber’s Leadership
High School Students and member builder volunteers built
sheds to be donated for sale, and all proceeds went to
Habitat for Humanity |
