BENEFITS OF BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER

Chamber Membership offers numerous benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within their community and local marketplace.

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce offers many valuable exclusive benefits to its members. As the largest Chamber in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with more than 280,000 employee members, The Chamber is able to negotiate cost-saving programs for services and products that are commonly used by businesses across the Valley.

The Chamber offers several exclusive benefit programs and will continue to add programs that are of a common interest to its membership. In addition to the exclusive benefit programs, there are also several member-to-member discount programs, which all members are encouraged to offer. 
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Take advantage of these marketing opportunities that come along with your membership free of charge!
 MAILING LIST
As part of your membership and to enhance your in-house sales and marketing efforts, we will send you an Excel spreadsheet (at your request) of our member mailing list. This list includes the company name and address and is updated monthly. This list does not include email addresses, phone or fax numbers. (Suggested use: Do a direct mail piece to nearly 5,000 members on our mailing list; Sort spreadsheet by zip code and target specific markets.) Contact Ellie Andino at elliea@lehighvalleychamber.org. (Value $400)
 DIRECTORY LISTINGS
Members automatically receive free listings in the Membership Directory and on The Chamber’s website. New members are listed in the “New Member Spotlight” found in The Chamber’s monthly publication, Connections, as well as on The Chamber’s website and social media. You can include your company’s social media links with your FREE website listing. (Value $350). 
 TRADE RADIO GIVEAWAYS
Provide prizes for Chamber President Tony Iannelli to give away on your behalf when he joins Bobby Gunther-Walsh on WAEB AM 790 every Friday morning at 7:40 a.m., (40,000 listeners) for “Chat with the Chamber.” Tony mentions the business or event on the air. Contact Gina Martens at ginam@lehighvalleychamber.org to take advantage of this opportunity. (Value $150)
 MEDIA LIST / MEMBER NEWS SUBMISSIONS
Submit a 50-word write up about new programs, offerings, employee promotions, news, etc. to be featured in The Chamber’s monthly publication, Connections' special section called “Member News.” Your material may be included as time and space allows. Full press releases with an educational topic for members may also be submitted for our blog as time and space allows.In addition, The Chamber can email its Media List to you upon request. Contact Ellie Andino at elliea@lehighvalleychamber.org for details.
 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
Receive One Free black and white advertisement in the Morning Call Newspaper and Electronic Newspaper as a special welcome to New Chamber Members. Must inquire within 6-months of joining the Chamber! Some restrictions apply. Contact Jim Ottinger at 610-554-8415 jottinger@mcall.com for details! 
 COUPON PAGE SUBMISSIONS
Every member and all their employees can take advantage of The Chamber’s Coupon Page, which provides Member-to-Member discounts on almost anything you can think of!  Submit a coupon for your business online via Members Only section of the Chamber’s website.  With more than 1,000 hits a month, these coupons are virtually guaranteed to drive new business to your door.  Contact Gina Martens at ginam@lehighvalleychamber.org for more information.  (Value varies, depending on the value of the offer submitted.)
 BUSINESS REFERRALS
The Chamber receives hundreds of inquiries from companies and individuals both inside and outside of the Lehigh Valley. Referrals are made, whenever possible, exclusively to Chamber members. Your expanded business description helps us identify the appropriate member to recommend.  (Value $100)
 MEMBER OF THE DAY
If you have a particular event, special, press release or member-to-member discount that you want to promote, we are happy to help you do so!  We’ll put a link to your website and special event/press release on the top of our blog and in our Facebook & Twitter status.  Contact Gina Martens at ginam@lehighvalleychamber.org for more information. (Value $100)
 GUEST BLOG POSTS
The Chamber’s Blog is read by more than 1,500 people a month and is a great way for a member to gain free exposure and the new business that comes with it.  Any Chamber member is entitled to write a guest blog entry on the Friday blog.  The topic can be wide-ranging and related to anything in your industry. While not a direct advertisement, these entries give you the chance to talk about something relevant and topical in your industry and demonstrate your expertise and prove your value to Chamber members and blog readers.  Contact Ellie Andino at elliea@lehighvalleychamber.org for more information. (Value $100)
 Networking & EVENTS
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. View our Chamber Event Calendar!
 PUBLIC POLICY
Fighting for you! 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. Contact Matt Powell at mattp@lehighvalleychamber.org for more information.
 PROUD MEMBER STATUS
Display your Proud Member status viewed by many as a source of pride and integrity! You will receive a Proud Member plaque card and window decal. Display these prominently in your place of business to ensure that your visitors recognize you as a Chamber member. 
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 Member-exclusive affinity programs
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. Read more about our Member-Exclusive Affinity Programs here.
 Chambers, Councils & committees
Members who join The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber have access to 30+ Affiliated Chambers, Councils, and Committees in which they can build connections, enhance their professional profile, and affect their communities. Getting involved is a great way to position your company as a business leader, heighten awareness about your business, and enhance your public profile!
 SUPPORT
When you join The Chamber, you have access to a support system of 20,000 individuals who make up our membership, as well as a staff of 30+ here at The Chamber. We support each other by buying from member businesses and referring member businesses to others who seek information for services. Click the button above to view our online membership directory and build your network today!
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