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Invaluable Business Contacts
Networking Opportunities
Meet potential customers, make vital contacts and learn from the knowledge of other successful professionals. The Chamber sponsors Chamber Network Nights and many other meetings to give you these opportunities.
Special Events
Chamber membership guarantees you will receive an invitation to events such as the Annual Dinner and our Annual Golf Outing. Members and their guests enjoy fine food and entertainment at events that are short in ceremony and long on enjoyment. These are excellent opportunities to meet potential clients in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Action Committee Meetings
Additional opportunities to meet and network with business and professional people with similar interests can be found through participation in action committee activities. Please see our Plan of Work for additional information on our committees.
Business Information & Advocacy
Business Education
The Chamber Business Education Committee hosts a spring and a fall forum each year focusing on timely workforce development topics such as the value of internships and career education.
Legislative Information
We follow laws that may affect your business. Candidate forums, our Third House Sessions and lobbying efforts will inform you and give you a voice in local and state offices.
Business Advocacy
At your Chamber, we care about the success of your business and the growth of our Wayne County community. As a result, we monitor local, state and federal issues which may have a negative impact on such growth and advocate on your behalf for a favorable resolution.
Business Assistance
Referrals
The Chamber responds to thousands of requests each year for recommendations on goods and services to be purchased in Wayne County. We refer only Chamber members to these newcomers, visitors and area residents.
Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreaking Ceremonies
Let us help you celebrate your special event!
- Opening a new business
- Expansion or new location for an existing business
- New ownership
- Kick off a big event
Grand openings, ribbon cuttings and groundbreaking ceremonies are a free service offered to Chamber members. Let our Awards, Celebrations, & Events Committee help with your celebration. We bring the ribbon, gold scissors and a framed certificate and will take a photograph for submission to the Palladium-Item. Your photo will also be shown on our website slideshow, facebook album, & mentioned on our Twitter updates.
Exposure
The Chamber provides members with many opportunities to advertise through professional publications such as our Membership Directory, Chamber Voice, Annual Report to the Community, and our website.
Credibility
Display your Chamber plaque and decal with pride. It certifies your membership in our area’s most credible business organization. You will benefit from the added recognition of membership in the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce.
Value Added Services
Click here for more information on our Value Added Benefits for Members.
