Member Benefits

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is the community's leading advocate and champion for business.  With our unique leadership opportunities, connections to local business leaders and business-building initiatives, the Chamber is helping to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for everyone.

We are dedicated to creating a climate of growth and success in which your company 'regardless of size or industry' can prosper.  Chamber membership gives your business the leading edge. To learn more about your Member Benefits contact Guy Ditonto at gditonto@chautauquachamber.org or call 716.484.1101.

The value and power of your membership provides you with:

 

Tools to increase profits and reduce costs -

    • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Access cost competitive health, dental and vision insurance.
    • Shop Chautauqua County Gift Check Program - Participate in the gift check program and bring more businesses through your door.
    • Advertising - Direct market your product or service to other Chamber members
    • Training Discounts at Jamestown Community College - Save 15% on selected non-credit computer courses and job related training course at Jamestown Community College
    • Constant Contact - Reach your customer base through consistent e-mail contact. If you prepay for six months, you receive a 20% discount. Prepay for a year and save 25%!
    • BCI Northeast - Joining a local trade organization is a great way to increase your sales, improve cash flow and make profits. As a Chamber member receive a 10% membership discount. BCI Northeast is the leading local trade organization. Take advantage of the limitless opportunities that trade offers by exchanging goods and services while holding onto your cash.
    • Member-to-Member Discounts - Save up to 10%....15%....even 20% on products and services offered by your fellow chamber members
    • Discounts on ChautauquaWorks Services - Connect with job seekers and a variety of resources to help your business. As a Chamber member you save 10% on employer services through Chautauqua Works. 
    • Discount Internet Access - Save 3% on your Internet Access through Netsync Internet Services. Netsync® Internet Services from DFT Communications can get you connected with fast, reliable service - at exclusive Chamber member discounted prices.
    • Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) - a NASA funded program designed to provide engineering assistance and speed the transfer of space technology to the private sector. Check out their website to see if you qualify for the program.

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Connections to new customers

  • Networking Events and Mixers - Increase your business contacts and sales at networking events and mixers. The Chamber hosts one of the largest business gatherings in Western New York as well as a variety of networking opportunities throughout the year. 
  • Business Builder Source Book - Your source to businesses throughout Chautauqua County.
  • Grand Openings and Open Houses - Celebrate your grand opening or open house! The Chamber will assist members in organizing and advertising their grand opening or open house by securing media coverage and inviting local dignitaries.  We'll even bring the ceremonial scissors and ribbon!!

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Information and new ideas

  • PANY Border Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management - Access up-to-date human resource information and training.
  • The Voice - Stay up to date on what is happening in the business community through monthly newsletter.
  • Industrial Excellence - With a focus on manufacturing in our region this quarterly publication is your source for information regarding our regions manufacturers.
  • Chamber Corner - For a snapshot of information valuable to your business see this weekly Chamber Corner column in a variety of local newspapers and publications.
  • Business-Over-Bagels - Increase your knowledge on topics that interest you while you network.
  • Annual Events and Programs - Be involved, network, get information and even have fun.

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Representation where it matters

  • Advocacy for an improved business climate through the reduction of cost to employers by reforming government regulations and supporting economic development initiatives.
  • Building stronger community partnerships and alliances for a stronger business voice.
  • Providing legislative forums where Chamber members can meet with political and governmental leaders at the county, state and federal levels of government.

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