Membership Benefits for Organizations

Twenty-four or Fewer Employees

First Year FREE Benefits:

            ·         A free 10-inch column ad in the Reading Eagle ($360 value)

            ·         Twelve free fifteen-second radio spots on WEEU ($240 value)

            ·         Ten free column inches of advertising any two of the following Berks-Mont

                  Newspaper publications: Westside Weekly, The Kutztown Area Patriot, The Hamburg

                  Area Item, La Voz, The Boyertown Area Times, The Community Connection, The

                  Southern Berks News ( $135 approximate value)

           ·          A $50 gift certificate to any educational program or training seminar

           ·         Two free tickets to a breakfast where your company is recognized on a flier distributed

                 to all 125 or more attendees, and a picture is placed in our newsletter distributed to

                 over 4,000 business contacts ($24 value)

Annual Benefits:

·         A free listing/link on our website ($50 value)

·         Two free listings (alpha and by category) in our membership directory which is distributed to over 4500 key business contacts and chamber members ($200 value)

·         Referrals from Chamber staff and the Chamber website

·         Opportunity to have company news printed in the Member Matters section of the newsletter

·         Reduced pricing for events, programs, and marketing opportunities

·         Complimentary grand opening/special event ribbon cuttings and planning kit

·         A free monthly subscription to Berks County Living Magazine and 10% off advertising  ($19.95 value plus more!-distribution is 30,000)

·         A free Chamber membership directory ($25 value)

·         A free monthly Chamber newsletter- Business Matters

·         A free listing in Newcomer (if applicable category)

·         One free one-hour consultation via our Professional Resource Program ($100 value)

Networking Opportunities: - Increase Sales and Business Contacts!

·         Monthly breakfasts ($12 payable at the door)- First Wednesday of the month, 7:45-9:00am, Attendance 125-200

·         Free Networking Receptions each month

·         Events and Advertising opportunities

Pooled Purchasing: - Reduce Business Expenses!

·         Discounts on health insurance

·         Shipping discounts

·         Discounted credit card processing rates

Education: - Expand Your Horizons and Staff Abilities and Keep Your Competitive Edge!

·         Training- relevant, hands-on, practical, and effective.

·          A free monthly email keeping you abreast of HR topics- HR Matters

Economic Development: - Plan Your Business Growth!

·         Business Resource Center - FREE business advice!

Advocacy: - Drive Your Business Environment!

·         Chamber lobbying focused on reducing the cost of doing business and keeping the business environment competitive

·         A free bi-monthly email keeping you abreast of changes in the political climate- Legislative Matters