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With an ever increasing number of local and global competitors, building strong business relationships is more important that ever before. The Chamber provides a wide range of both structured and relaxed networking opportunities to help foster lasting and prosperous business relationships. Whether you prefer to network in the early morning, at mid-day or after hours, MACC offers an event to meet your busy schedule. Admission to most events is FREE as part of your membership or covered by a nominal charge.
The Chamber provides a variety of opportunities for members to market their products and services to other members and to the community at large. These promotional outlets include our monthly newsletter, access to mailing lists, event sponsorship, business trade shows, seminars, email blasts, our annual membership directory and our website. Advertising outlets are open only to members and is one of the quickest, most inexpensive and effective ways to reach our local business community.
You and your employees can enjoy the power of group purchasing by participating in health care, vision, dental and disability coverage plans available through ChamberChoice. Unlike many other plans on the market, coverage through ChamberChoice is available only to Chamber members and their employees regardless of medical history or occupation. The rates are competitive, but what’s more, the customer service and add on benefits are second to none.
ChamberChoice base premiums are discounted, and determined by number of employees, type of industry, company location and average age of employees. Call your ChamberChoice at 1-800-377-3539 for a no-cost consultation. Members are also eligible to participate in cost savings programs on everything from office supplies to reduced freight charges.
MACC provides each member with a list of valuable member to member discounts on a variety of products and services. Each employee at your company or organization is also welcomed and encouraged to take full advantage of these discounts.
Members have access to the Chamber’s 30 seat conference/meeting room to host seminars, training programs or client meetings.
The Chamber offers several active committees to address specific topics important to local businesses and the community at large. Members (or their designee) may join a committee at any time. Committees range from community outreach to event planning. The Chamber staff or committee chair will be happy to help you select a committee that’s right for you or answer any questions you might have.
Under the guidance of its Board of Directors and Government and Community Affairs Committee, the Chamber takes a position on important economic development projects and the issues impacting the local, state and national business environment. We advocate on your behalf for the passage of business-friendly and community-smart legislation.
As a Chamber member you have access to several resource tools aimed at counseling and educating small and mid-sized businesses. Through the Chamber’s affiliation with organizations like the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE®) and the Small Business Administration, we are able to help you develop your business as it grows. In addition, MACC offers a variety of member workshops on subjects like finance, marketing, information technology, customer service and more.
One more reason to be a Chamber member is to receive the endorsement and referrals of the Chamber. Fellow members, local residents and non-members alike, call our office each day seeking information on local businesses that can provide a specific product or service. MACC members are the only referrals we make.
Being a member of the Monroeville Area Chamber has an undeniable host of great benefits – even beyond what we’ve mentioned here. But Chamber membership is no different than most things in life. The more you put in, the more you get out. If you would like to learn more about how to make the most of membership, our staff would be delighted to share some real life success stories with you. Stop by anytime or call us at 412-856-0622.
