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Ten Good Reasons to Join the

Blount County-Oneonta

Chamber of Commerce

1 . The Chamber of Commerce is the only staffed organization in Blount County whose membership is made up primarily of business and professional people, clubs and organizations. The organization is a group of volunteers headed by a board of directors, elected by the membershlp. A staff consisting of a president and executive secretary handle the administrative duties of the organization.

2. A major function of the Chamber is to locate business and industry in our county and to assist existing business and industry.

3. The Chamber is an active community participant. Whether it is by sponsoring county-wide events, or providing tourist information, the Chamber is involved in spotlighting our county and its people.

4. The Chamber is a ready reference source, from consultation on commercial sites for a business to listings of civic clubs and organizations.

5. The Chamber works with the Small Business Development Center to provide one-on-one counselling for prospective or established small business owners. There Is no charge for confidential sessions.

6. Each member of the Chamber receives a listing in the membership directory published by the Chamber. The directory is distributed throughout the entire area, giving your business name recognition to prospective customers.

7. Membership in the Chamber tells customers and associates that you are part of a team of reputable business and professional men and women who work to better themselves and their community. You have the opportunity to meet with other business men and women at monthly membership breakfasts and exchange ideas, attract customers and learn of the developments in the county.

8. By joining the Chamber, you are making an investment in the future of your county and community. You are taking action that will help your business, benefits the entire community and help the many volunteers that make the Chamber a viable tool in promoting Blount County. As a Chamber member you have a vote as to who your Chamber Board of Representatives will be.

9. Seminars and workshops of interest to the members of the Chamber are held periodically and speakers are brought into the monthly breakfasts to keep you abreast of the happenings and trends in business and related fields.

10. A strong Chamber means a better way of life not only for business and industry, but for all of Blount County. More businesses mean more revenue to help support the schools and services of which Blount County depends.

Your participation is important! The more active a member is in the Work of the Chamber, the more a member will benefit from his/her investment. A member that is not able to participate on a regular basis still contributes to the overall program with their investment dues each year.