Chamber Member Benefits
Action Committees
Choose Your Avenue for Involvement
- Awards, Celebrations, & Events - ACEs serve as ambassadors of the chamber celebrating member events, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, chamber network nights, and to assist the chamber staff in carrying out two major fundraisers each year: the annual chamber dinner and the spring golf outing. They also work to provide leadership and service in the area of beautification, cleanliness, and related issues.
- Business Education - This committee serves as a think tank, planning table, and a support vehicle for implementation of the Chamber's Business Education Liaison Program.
- Grow Local, Buy Local - The Grow Local, Buy Local Committee's purpose is to promote Chamber members (local retail businesses, suppliers, and service providers) and to educate the general public about the economic benefits of shopping and buying locally. They also work to promote agriculture as a major segment of the local economy & lead community education efforts regarding agribusiness and economic development.
- Issues & Advocacy - This committee's concentrated effort by the Chamber utilizes trained volunteers supported by the Chamber and EDC staff to outreach, research, and respond to the broad range of issues affecting the business community.
Information Sources and Business Services
Chamber Website
- Certificate of Origin Preparation
- General Information Source
- Notary Service
- Workforce Education
- Information and Referral Service
Marketing Opportunities – Throughout the year, Chamber members are offered exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities in widely distributed publications and well attended events.
- Chamber Annual Partners Program
- Chamber Annual Report Advertisement
- Chamber Directory Advertisement
- Chamber Voice Publication Advertisement
- Complimentary Chamber Mailing Lables
- Chamber Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Celebrations
- Chamber Event Sponsorship
Member Discount/Service Programs
General Hauling & Debris
To new and existing members. General Hauling & Debris is offering a 15% discount on services. Whether you have limbs in your yard, need that garage cleaned out or need something delivered, we're here for you. A "Do It All" company. Call (765) 277-2578 for more information.
Forest Hills Country Club
Exclusive offer to new members. Join the club & get a 5% discount on your membership fee. If 10 Chamber members or more join, each will get 10% off the regular dues.
Contact FHCC today! (765) 962-2711
Advertising Discounts
Chamber Cable Advertisement on Comcast
- Exclusive offer to new members. Feature your business in the middle of a Chamber of Commerce cable commercial. As part of your new membership benefits; production fees and a minimum of 60 commercials will run on selected networks at no additional cost to you. Additional airings may be purchased at discounted rates. (Some exceptions apply.)
- Existing Chamber Members - Existing members may take advantage of the cable advertisement program as well. A $50 production fee and special per commercial rates apply.
- Newspaper Advertising
- Palladium-Item-
- Exclusive offer to new members. When the Chamber notifies us of new member activations we will offer an additional run of any ad you place, up to a full-page, including color, contract or open rate, at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE for the first 30 days. (Example: If you place an ad every Sunday for 4 weeks we would run a repeat of that same ad during the week at no additional charge (Two-for-one!) To take advantage of this offer call your Palladium-Item Advertising representative today! As an existing member- with the renewal of your annual Chamber membership, redeem full color at no cost on the ad of your choosing between the months of January through October. The ad you choose does need to be a minimum of 6 column inches. To take advantage of this offer, contact your Palladium-Item Advertising representative today! (765) 962-1575
- Outdoor Advertising
- Porter Advertising-Outdoor Advertising Package with 10% discount off the 1st month space rental cost. Must not have advertised in the last 5 years.
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Radio Advertising
- WHON//Kicks 96 - New Members: Kicks 96 & WHON are welcoming new members to the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce by offering a 15% discount on an advertising schedule placed for 13 weeks. (Percentage discounted off of regular rate card prices.) We will offer a 10% discount on an advertising schedule placed for less than 13 weeks through June 31st, 2010. Half price 2 hour remote for new members only in the 2009 calendar year (Monday through Thursday - $375 value.) One time offer: No remote talent fee (Value: $80 talent fee for 2 hour live broadcast remote and $120 talent fee for a 3 hour live broadcast remote.)
- WFMG/G101.3 WKBV Radio- $100 off 2 hour live broadcast on location or $100 off any new 26 week or longer news/weather/sports/ag sponsorships.
Existing Members: Kicks 96 & WHON are offering existing members a 10% discount off of rate card rates on schedules placed through June 31st, 2010. One time offer: No remote talent fee (Value: $80 talent fee for 2 hour live broadcast remote and a $120 talent fee for a 3 hour live broadcast remote.)
Business/Human Resource Discounts and Services
Free CPA Business Consultation
- Webb & Associates; a local CPA Firm offers this special opportunity to Chamber members to discuss needs and concerns during a free consultation. Learn up to 1 hour. Please contact us at (765) 962-3524 or visit our web site at Webb-CPA.com
- Human Resource Discount Package
- Looking for assistance with administrative, payroll, and healthcare services? Professional Staff Management (PSM) is a complete Human Resource Solutions Firm, offering Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, employee assessment products, human resource consulting and training to clients of all sizes and industries. Widely acknowledged as the leading provider of quality PEO services in Indiana. In addition to competetive pricing, Professional Staff Management is proud to offer chamber members one harassment Avoidance Training session (Valued at $125 or more) free of charge.If you would like more information on how to take advantage of the exciting program, contact Terry Lainhart at 1-765-935-1511.
- Free Notary Service - Call the Wayne County Area Chamber at 765-962-1511, fax at 765-966-0882, or email at chamber.of.commerce@wcareachamber.org.
Merchant Services Group Rate Program Through Infintech
Infintech and Wayne County Area Chamber have joined forces to offer a Group Rate program for members who process electronic payments.
- Enjoy exclusive, pre-negotiated processing rates available only with your membership
- Relax knowing there are no long term contracts or ongoing processor rate increases
- Take advantage of the program that contributes to the Chamber Scholarship for Wayne County Students
Get Started Today
Contact us for more information:
Rae DeBord
Infintech Representative
rae.debord@infintechllc.com
(513) 257-5698
Related Links
Business Insurance Discount
RMD Patti Insurance-has secured an exclusive group discount from Auto-Owners Insurance. Chamber members will receive a 12 to 14 percent discount on business related insurance. For more information, visit www.protectsyourwayoflife.com or call 765-966-7531.
Computer Technology
Technology Discount
- Summit Computer Systems, Inc -1/3 discount on technical computer service rates exclusive to chamber members.
- Free Web Service
- Parallax Systems - We have contracted with Parallax Systems to provide you with a single web page exclusive to chamber members at no cost, to be hosted on the Chamber web site.
- Wireless High Speed Internet Discount
- Bridgemaxx - Exclusive offer to Chamber members.
Business Speed 2 Year Plan $49.99 per month the first year, $59.99 per month the second year. MODEM FEES WAIVED & NO ACTIVATION FEES. To take advantage of this offer please call Mike Dickerson, Summit Computers, local Bridgemaxx representative at 765-939-2120.
Political Advocacy Opportunities
Chamber Sponsored Legislative Sessions (State or Local)
- Chamber Sponsored Political Debates
- Chamber Surveys (in person or at surveys@wcareachamber.org)
Special Events – whether you attend, participate, host or sponsor one of the Chamber’s events, there are multiple opportunities to network with other professionals and make the connections you need for your business.
- Chamber Annual Dinner
- Chamber Network Nights
- Community Improvement Awards Luncheon
- Farm Tour
- Spring Clean Up
- Spring Golf Classic
- Taste of Wayne County
- Wayne County Career Day
