Membership Benefits

What is the Etowah Area Chamber of Commerce?

The Chamber is an amalgamation of people and resources doing together what they could never do alone. We are a business organization consisting of a complex and dynamic group of people with at least one thing in common: a collectively held belief that a healthy climate for business means a healthy climate for the entire community. The Chamber pursues all subjects that have a direct impact on the quality of life for the entire community.

What are some of the benefits of being a member of the Chamber?

• Joining with over 180 other members working to promote a better quality of life in our community.
• The Chamber office is professionally staffed to provide research and statistics on local growth, business opportunities and other community data.
• We provide a referral system for your business to those contacting the Chamber office requesting information for goods and services you provide. Business cards and brochures from members are displayed in the Chamber office and included in all packets that are mailed.
• We keep updated databases and directories for all businesses and industries in the area and provide these list or mailing labels to chamber members.
• We answer the hundreds of questions about the community by mail, telephone, E-mail and in person.
• We actively market the area for tourism, new business, prospective industry, and others wanting to relocate in the East Tennessee area.
• The Chamber provides free small business counseling for anyone starting a business or who is already in business. Counseling is coordinated with the Small Business Development Center located at Cleveland State Community College.
• The Chamber sponsors and coordinates community events such as the Christmas Parade.
• The Chamber assist the County of McMinn in maintaining the Governor’s Three-Star Program. This includes implementing any new requirements of the program in order to meet program guidelines.
• Free listing on the Chamber’s website and will link to your company website.
• Free ad in The Daily Post-Athenian ($185.00 value) to those joining for the first time.
• Free copy and fax service to members
• Free membership window decal