What To Expect With Membership
- Connections and Educational Opportunities
- Diverse Membership Levels and Benefits
- Save Money
10 Benefits of Being a Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Member
1. Save Money
Your membership can save you money on office supplies, telecom services, and workers comp insurance and more through the Chamber’s endorsed provider program.
2. Increase the visibility of your business
Sponsor an event or place an ad in the monthly newsletter. Both give you lots of visibility among area business decision-makers at very reasonable rates.
3. Expand your business network
Join a Leads Networking group, attend a Business Exchange luncheon or take advantage of the CEO Roundtable program. Each will expand your network of contacts and help you build your business.
4. Cost-effective programming for Small Businesses
Need help honing your business plan? Get free business counseling through SCORE. Want to learn more abut marketing, sustainability, how to network effectively or get great results at a trade show? Come to a Chamber University class.
5. Access diversity initiatives and programs
Join MAP, the Multiracial Association of Professionals, or participate in the Institute for Healing Racism program. Get more exposure by listing your business in the Minority-and Women-owned Business Directory.
6. Give back to the community
Volunteer at events or on Chamber committees. Support Silent Observer or the Athena Scholarship Fund.
7. We are preparing Grand Rapids’ leaders
The Center for Community Leadership at the Chamber offers amazing programs that enhance and connect leaders throughout all sectors of the community.
8. Have a voice at the local, state and federal levels on business issues.
The Chamber’s Government Affairs team is the voice of West Michigan business at all levels of government.
9. Increase your revenue
Tap into different customers groups through members-only offers, expanded networking opportunities and increased visibility within the business community.
10. Your membership can pay for itself.
Just take advantage of money-saving offers or networking to land new clients and your Chamber membership quickly becomes a value-add.