Chamber Membership

The Chamber offers many valuable exclusive benefits to its members. We are able to negotiate cost-saving programs for services and products that are commonly used by businesses across the Valley.

For more information about membership, contact Lanita Lum, VP Member Relations & Marketing.

• Member Benefits
• Additional Benefits
• Marketing Opportunities
• Services
• Member to Member Savings
• Membership Dues

Member Benefits

Low-Cost Group Health Insurance:
Capital BlueCross

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is the only chamber in PA with several direct plans through Capital BlueCross.
      • Premier PPO Plan
      • PPO Plan 500 Program
      • PPO 500 Value Plan
      • PPO 2000/100 Plan
      • Health Savings Program PPO Plan 1500-Q
      • Senior Plan Program - Medical Program, No Rx

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Many participants realize the health insurance savings are more than what they pay for their annual Chamber membership. For more information about the health plan, email Sarah Biggs at Caruso Benefits Group, or call 610-865-0261. The Chamber also offers life, dental and vision plans. *Enrolling businesses must be located in Northampton or Lehigh counties to qualify.

Visit www.capbluecross.com/glvcc for more information regarding Better Health Works...It's Simple!

Electricy Supply Savings:
Constellation New Energy

The Chamber’s member-exclusive Electricity Procurement Program gives members access to more competitive pricing for their electricity as the Central Pennsylvania region lifts rate caps in the PPL territory. Constellation NewEnergy provides exceptional pricing, value and best-in-class service in competitive energy markets. Click here for a FREE quote or for more information. For more information, email Director of Member Relations Lanita Lum or call 610-841-5836.

Energy Savings: Shipley Energy

This program provides members with savings on mounting natural gas costs. The program provides a discount on Shipley’s already competitive natural gas prices exclusively for Chamber member businesses. Members save on natural gas costs, as well as secure a locked-in rate for ease of budgeting and planning. For more information contact Steve Bridge at 717-771-1972. *Only available for Pennsylvania members.

Business Insurance: Penn National Insurance

This program offers business insurance to qualified, participating member businesses at competitive prices with specialized coverage, claims and loss control services, plus the potential to earn dividends based on group loss experience. For more information, contact Program Administrators: Hampson Mowrer Kreitz Agency 610-868-8507; Miers Insurance 610-797-7900; Sterner Insurance Associates, Inc. 800-599-2526 or contact the Chamber at 610-841-5836 for a listing of other participating agencies.

Small Business Marketing Solution: IGotAGuy.com

Did you ever wonder how companies jump to the top of a Google search? It’s all about search engine optimization and costly advertising to get a priority listing. Think of igotaguy.com as a business profile portal that will push a business to the top, or darn near close to the top. For $10/month, igotaguy.com builds a business profile with photos/logos, testimonials/references and business information for consumers to contact the small business owner. Pretty cool stuff! For more informaiton, click here or email Ryan Alexander.

Office Supplies: Jiorle's Office Supplies

This program offers an average of 50 to 60 percent savings off manufacturer’s list price on more than 26,000 office supply items and an average of 30 to 40 percent savings on furniture, janitorial supplies and technology products. These items are available for free next-day delivery. Individual price plans are developed for each customer based upon their unique needs. Orders may be placed online at www.jiorles.com, by phone at 908-454-3433 or via fax at 908-454-1748. For more information, contact Director of Member Relations Lanita Lum at 610-841-5836.

Collections Assistance: Tek-Collect

This program is based on the philosophy of offering business owners a better alternative to conventional collection agencies. Members save up to 75 percent of what conventional collection agencies charge. And, the program’s recovery ratios are one of the highest in the industry. But even more importantly, the program uses non-alienating tactics that preserve a Chamber member’s image, integrity and customer relationships. The program’s approach is not only affordable, but it’s unrivaled in its ability to recover lost profits, reduce bad debt and write-offs, and permanently increase cash flow. Contact District Manager Paulette Johnson for more information at 610-730-3553.

Recycling & Toner Cartridges: Recycle Rewards

This program enables businesses to dispose of and recycle toner cartridges and cell phones. Participating members receive free collection boxes, complete with pre-paid UPS return labels. This program does not accept previously recycled toner cartridges, only new cartridges. For more information or to enroll in the Recycling Rewards Program email Director of Member Relations Lanita Lum or call 610-841-5836.

Recycling & Toner Cartridges:
Supplies Hotline Corp

Members have the ability to purchase recycled laser toner supplies at special member pricing. (The recycled laser toner purchasing benefit is also available to company members’ employees.) This program also enables businesses to dispose of and recycle toner cartridges in an eco-friendly manner. Participating members receive free collection boxes to return the empty remanufactured toner cartridges, complete with pre-paid UPS return labels. For more information about the Supplies Hotline Corp. program contact Robert Suarez at 800-468-5525 ext. 15.

Office Space: The Office Quarters/Allentown
& Unistar Business Center/Easton

Chamber members receive discounts on office suites and virtual office suites at either of these two business centers in the Lehigh Valley. Chamber members know how important it is to have an address in the Lehigh Valley. The Office Quarters and Unistar Business Centers have put together special packages for Chamber members that provide a range of spaces – both physical and virtual – as well as business services like telephone, internet, receptionist, copying, faxing, etc. For more information, contact Brenda Ptacin/The Office Quarters, Allentown, at 484-224-3000, www.theofficequarters.com, OR Christopher Cipolloni/Unistar Business Center, Easton, at 800-798-5385.

Open Court Program

Open Court is a program for entrepreneurs in Northeastern Pennsylvania ready to take your business to the next level. Drawing upon the “Open Court” basketball concept where anyone can get a chance to play against the winning team if they show up, Open Court gives you access to top-tier professional advice if you are willing to do the work to complete an application and show up with your pre-approved executive business plan.

Open Court is open to new businesses and existing businesses. Come to Open Court and take your game to the next level! For more information, including how to apply, go to www.opencourt.biz.

Email Template Service: Constant Contact

Chamber Constant Contact offers e-mail templates as well as survey templates for every occasion to improve customer service and gather customer feedback. Plus, users get a lot of back-end functionality with reporting functions, so you can track who is reading your e-mails and what links they click on, etc. Chamber members get a 20% discount for 6-month contracts and 25% discount for 12-months. There are also discounts for non-profit organizations. To get started visit chamberprogram@constantcontact.com.

Economic Forecasting:
Kamran Afshar Associates, Inc.

Chamber members receive a 50% discount on a bi-annual Greater Lehigh Valley Economic Report, which provides accurate information that can be used to better prepare your business for future impacts. The report identifies trends in the local economy, including inflation by segment, the housing and labor markets, and local business sentiment. To receive this valuable report, contact Melody Gardner at 610- 841-5862. For a free overview of survey results, click here.

Web Video Director: Entrepreneur TV Web Video

Chamber members receive a discount to market themselves 24/7 to other businesses in the Lehigh Valley by having their video produced and hosted at the Lehigh Valley Entrepreneur TV web video directory. A web video will tell your story, sell your product/service and will be available on demand for others to see in the video directory. The video can also be integrated into your website and marketing strategy to help you find warm leads and shorten your sales cycle. Lehigh Valley Entrepreneur TV is a web video magazine, resource and portal for news and information for our local community. Contact Jeff Tintle Jr. at 610-762-9011. Click here to view their promotion.

Antispam: Partners in Technological Excellence

ChamberAntiSpam wipes out the annoying and sometimes explicit junk-mail that clutters a computer user’s mailbox. It does so by filtering all mail off-site before it enters the user’s email software; or even worse, a company’s mail server. ChamberAntiSpam will be able to add productivity to the Chamber’s business workforce not only by blocking unwanted emails, but also by offering benefits such as disaster recovery services and outbound mail filtering. (The ChamberAntiSpam benefit is also available to company members’ employees.) For more information contact Mike Miller at 800-506-0620.

Additional Benefits

Networking

Several free “business after hours” mixers each month provide members with hundreds of contacts in the business community. It's a great way to make new acquaintances and generate business leads.

Mixer Host

Host a Chamber Mixer at your place of business so you can showcase the products or services you offer. This is a great way to get several hundred prospective clients through your door.

Chamber Chat

Sponsor a prize and get your business promoted on AM790 during the very popular Chamber Chat weekly radio show at 7a.m. on Tuesdays. The show features radio personality Bobby Gunther Walsh and Chamber President Tony Iannelli.

Exposure

A listing on our website guarantees thousands of views a year by users searching for new vendors.

Professional Development

The Chamber offers numerous workshops and seminars designed with your business in mind. We will keep you informed of the latest “hot topics,” current market trends, cutting-edge technology, cost cutting measures and ways to maximize profits – all at a special “members only” price.

Public Policy

The Chamber is your voice in government. We address issues of concern to your business on the local, state and federal levels. We take proactive measures to ensure that government considers business objectives and viewpoints. We'll keep you informed of relevant issues through our newsletters and committee and council meetings. For more information, email Michelle Griffin Young.

Buying Power

Membership in The Chamber does have its privileges. Take advantage of the many discounts and special offers made available to you, as a Chamber member. Many companies tell us that the savings they experience exceeds their annual Chamber membership dues.

Services

Business Referrals

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce receives hundreds of calls and emails every week from companies and individuals both inside and outside of the Lehigh Valley. All referrals are made, whenever possible, exclusively to Chamber members.

Grand Opening Ceremonies

Ideal for new businesses. We invite local delegates (mayor, state representatives) & media and Chamber members to your ribbon-cutting ceremony and publish the event in our monthly newsletter. What great exposure for your new venture!

Timely Business Education

The Chamber offers numerous workshops and seminars designed with your business in mind. We will keep you informed about the latest "hot topics,” current market trends, cutting-edge technology, how to cut costs and ways to maximize profits. Of course, you'll nearly always receive a special "members only" price.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Annual Meeting, Economic Outlook Luncheon, Snow Ball, Real Estate Trends Luncheon, EWC Trade Fair, golf outings and much more.

Membership Plaque & Decal

Viewed by many as a source of pride and integrity! Display these prominently in your place of business to ensure that your visitors recognize you as a Chamber member.

Listing in the Directory

This invaluable benefit provides another opportunity for members to practice ‘business member-to-member' philosophy as this is the first resource used by our members. In conjunction with your listing on our website, this benefit is widely regarded as having a positive impact.

Basic Notary Public Services

FREE basic notary public services are available to members at any of the Chamber's four office locations - Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton or Phillipsburg. Please call 610-841-5800 for more information. *Limit 10 per company.

Certificate of Origin Procedures

The Chamber is able to provide your business a template and endorsement for Certificates of Origin. The Chamber can counsel you on any additional endorsements that may be required. Certificates of Origin ensure that your overseas shipment will be within the parameters of foreign customs regulations and, thus, their delivery expedited.