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5 Things Every New Business Owner Should Know About their Chamber

Joining the chamber can sometimes seem intimidating and overwhelming. Some people think it requires an invitation like a country club. If your new business owner does not know much about what the chamber does, they may hold off on approaching you.

If you have a number of new businesses opening in your community, you need marketing materials dedicated to someone new to business. It’s generally a time of tight budgets and big decisions. The chamber is a natural fit if the new business owner knows to seek you out. If not, you can be approaching them with these ideas.

How to attract new business owners

5 Things Every New Business Owner Should Know About the Chamber

  1. The chamber offers networking opportunities. New business owners might also be new to the community. Joining the chamber is a great way to get to know other people who have similar entrepreneurial interests.  
  2. The chamber of commerce can help with a location. For businesses looking for a storefront, the chamber knows the community so they often know the best available locations for a business. They know about large spaces, good parking, traffic, and other important factors in making a decision on what will help a new business.
  3. The chamber is a great resource for information. New business owners should be encouraged to read the chamber’s website, subscribe to their blog or newsletter, and follow their social media channels. These resources are full of useful information, upcoming events, and insights into local business trends. Make sure they understand this information is for their success, not your membership sale. Also, make them aware of any learning opportunities you have. Keep in mind they might not be able to attend a class. If you can record them so they can access the materials later, that would be of great service to them.
  4. The chamber can help new business owners make specific, desired connections. For instance, a business owner may need to partner with someone in promotional marketing to make branded t-shirts for a company event. Or perhaps they need catering a CPA who can handle a very specific business need.  The chamber can help put you in contact with people who can help meet these needs. Plus, as a chamber member, there might be discounts available to you. 
  5. Joining the chamber is a good marketing tool for new business. There are ample opportunities for new businesses to get their name out in front of other chamber members and the larger community. New businesses can be added to welcome packets and other marketing materials for new residents. They can list their business in the chamber directory and offer coupons to acquire customers. There are also email blasts and social media opportunities. These can place them in front of a larger audience than they have access to at the start of their business.

New business owners have a lot on their plate. Joining the Chamber of Commerce can make the transition from first-year business trying to survive to established business owner a little easier. Effective marketing for new business owners should be slightly different than what you use for established ones. It’s all about making a name for the business at very little cost or time investment. New business owners have fewer resources and need to make sure every expense brings in a tight return on investment.

Get more information about the benefits you get when you join the local chamber of commerce.

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Frank Kenny is a successful entrepreneur, chamber member, chamber board member, chamber board of directors chair, and chamber President/CEO. He now coaches chamber professionals, consults with chambers, trains staff and members, and speaks professionally. He helps Chambers and Chamber Professionals reach their goals. See full bio.

Christina R. Green teaches chambers, associations and small businesses how to connect through content. Her articles have appeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executives’ Magazine, NTEN.org, AssociationTech, and Socialfish. She is a regular guest blogger on this site and Event Managers Blog. Christina is just your average bookish writer on a quest to bring great storytelling to organizations everywhere.Visit her site or connect with her on Twitter @christinagsmith.
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