chamber of commerce of the palm beaches
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Overview of our Regional Chamber and its benefitsTRANSCRIPT
Oldest business organization in Palm Beach County (est. 1913)
Regional area Chamber
Largest and most active Chamber in Palm Beach County
All Chamber memberships are a marketing tool. Our Chamber:
• Is diverse, with over 1,600 members we cover a wide range of industries
• Has a constant flow of new members; 50-60 new members every month
Membership Benefits
Annual Guides
www.PalmBeaches.org
E-plaque
Chamber Update
Business Watch
Discounted Advertising
PalmBeaches.orgOver 40,000 hits a month
Your resource for news, upcoming events, photos and more
Community CalendarOne of the most frequently visited
areas of our website – free for members to use and post events.
Member-to-Member Discount
If your company offers one, be sure to include it in your
keywords/phrases as it is often searched for.
As a member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches you are also a member of the Florida Chamber. Through the Florida Chamber of Commerce you have access to a number of discount plans including:
Health Insurance
Shipping
Office Supplies and more!
The Chamber receives over 20,000 telephone, email and walk-in inquiries every year. Our lobby is a resource area
for our members – are your brochures there?
Increased publicity & visibility through
Sponsorship Opportunities
Chamber Membership: The Key to Networking Opportunities
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The Chamber offers at least 5 networking events every month:
• Breakfast or Luncheon
• Member Mixer
• Power Networking
• Open House Coffee
• Chamber Money Maker
Other Opportunities include:
Annual Events
Committees
Expos
CommitteesWe all like to do
business with people that we know and
trust. How will people get to know you?
Kelly Fanelli Networking 101 Tips
101: Read the Business Watch for the list of New Chamber members – call to welcome them and learn about their company.
102: When prospecting consider your favorite clients and their industry, target new prospects in similar positions.
103: Keep a full and current supply of brochures and cards in our lobby
104: Offer a Member-to-Member Discount whenever possible
105: Strategic Alliances – the most powerful way to grow your business is not through prospects, but through alliances who are in a position to meet your prospects and send you a never ending stream of referrals