WHY JOIN THE BG CHAMBER?

The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce is about people. The Chamber is staffed with professional people who are committed to making Bowling Green an even better place to live and do business. A Chamber investor benefits from discounted programs that include health care and workman’s compensation. The Chamber offers educational opportunities through programs, seminars, speakers and workshops, on topics pertinent to the business world. The Chamber offers investors a variety of opportunities in which they can see a return on their investment with our organization. Investors can take advantage of value added services, numerous marketing and promotion opportunities, or participate in our many other services.

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WHO CAN JOIN?

Anyone can be a investor in the Chamber; generally, investors include manufacturers, retailers, corporations, non-profit agencies, and even individuals. Besides being a vehicle to promote the networking system of area business – retail, individual, industrial, professional, manufacturers, and organizations – the chamber also provides programs and services.  Joining the Chamber is an opportunity to give back to your community.  As a Chamber investor, you are a part of a large networking system. The value of the community is of change and economic growth, for the betterment of all citizens. The primary goals of the Chamber are to strengthen and expand existing retail economy, to provide for the retention of current industry and the development of additional industry, to maintain communication in all aspects of the Chamber, and to influence City decisions, keeping abreast of legislative issues on the local, state and national levels affecting business.

HOW TO JOIN?

Joining the Chamber can be simple.  Download our Investor Application, fill it out, and bring it in to the Chamber Office, along with your payment.  If you have any questions about the Application, feel free to call or stop in to the office; our helpful Chamber employees will be glad to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

BENEFITS OF JOINING

Advertising Opportunities

Investors are eligible to choose from a variety of Chamber advertising options, including ads, sponsorship, and inserts. For inserts, please contact the Chamber office for availability before submitting payment.
Contracts can be found in the Members Only Section of the website.
 

Business After Hours

An excellent forum for informal networking, BAHs allow investors to meet with others in a social atmosphere, in order to exchange business cards and acquire business leads.  Any Chamber investor can host a BAH.  It is a chance to meet new and prospective Chamber investors, and talk with long time friends.  The rules are simple: absolutely no speeches allowed.
Contracts can be found in the Members Only Section of the website.

Business Council

Seminars, workshops, presentations and professional training are offered by the Business Council. Organizing and executing training opportunities for business professionals is a key benefit offered through the Chamber.

Chamber Chatter

This weekly email is sent to all Chamber investors for whom we have an email address on file. The Chamber Chatter serves as an electronic means of keeping our investors abreast of all upcoming Chamber events and opportunities. Chatters offer weekly advertising opportunities for investors.

Credit Card and Payroll Processing Discounts

Investors can save on credit card processing and payroll processing through First Data Direct Business Group. For more information, call Dennis at (419) 392-0101.

Group Health Insurance Discount

The Chamber offers a discounted group health insurance plan. Check the insurance listings in your Investor Directory to contact an agent who can secure the Chamber discount for your organization.

Investor Directory

The investor directory is given to all Chamber investors and is a valuable consumer guide. The directory is designed to promote doing business with other Chamber investors.  Investors are also listed on our website.

Leadership BG

An excellent way for you and your employees to become familiar with the Bowling Green Community and grow professionally. Each year a class of 20-25 business investors participates in the nine-month program designed to develop and enhance leadership skills and build community awareness.
Applications can be found in the Members Only Section of the website.

Legislative Monitor

Our Advocacy Task Force will keep you abreast of legislative policies that may affect your organization.

Life & Disability Insurance

As a Chamber investor you can save up to 5% of your cost of health care and life & disability insurance.

Newsletter

Our newsletter is published bi-monthly and keeps Chamber investors up to date on services and activities that are of interest. The newsletters offer advertising opportunities for investors only.

Member 2 Member

This program (starting in Fall 2008) allows Chamber members to offer cost savings on good and services to other members.  It is a great marketing opportunity, and members can save significantly by utilizing the discounted services!

Overnight Delivery Discounts
Through Airborne Express

Chamber investors have the opportunity to save money with discounts on overnight delivery. Investors have saved up to $1.50 per day by using Airborne Express.

Referral Service

When the Chamber receives calls requesting services or products, the Chamber refers our investors. We mean business for our investors.

Relocation Packets

Relocation packets are available online from the Chamber. These are great resources for whenever businesses have new employees relocating to the community. These online packets offer a comprehensive picture of the quality of life in BG.
[ Click here to download the Relocation Packet (PDF) ]

Ribbon Cuttings

Whether you are opening a new business or moving an established business to a new location, let the Chamber help you gain exposure by celebrating with a ribbon cutting or grand opening.

Usage of Chamber Conference Room

All Chamber Investors may use the the Chamber's Conference Room free of charge, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please call the office at 419-353-7945 to schedule. This includes the use of the TV/VCR.

Workers' Compensation Group Rating Plan

The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and CompManagement, Inc. have partnered to save members money through our workers’ compensation group rating discounts. For 2009 group, the average savings per member was $5,900. To request a no cost or obligation quote, please contact CompManagement at (800)825-6755 option 3, or click here to receive a quote online!