MEMBER BENEFITS
NETWORKING
Networking Events include “Business After Hours”, “Business Before Hours”, and Chamber “Power Lunch Networking Events”. Members are invited to attend these events and also offered the opportunity to host at your place of business. Other events include our Annual Awards Dinner, Educational Seminars, Ribbon Cuttings and Committee Projects.
ADVOCACY
The Chamber works with regional chambers, government agencies, schools, tourism organizations, and community partners on issues and initiatives that support Eastern Shore businesses and communities.
We also connect member with local and state leaders through Chamber Day on the Hill and Eggs & Issues breakfasts held around key legislative sessions.
MARKETING
The Chamber supports and recommends its members to the public by:
Promotion on the Chamber Website’s Business Directory
E-Mail Blast: For a nominal fee, the Chamber will email your communication to our distribution list, post it through social media and announce it on Chamber Chat radio show on WESR 103.3FM.
Business in the Spotlight: Each month, the Chamber highlights a different member through a lobby table display, a website feature, social media recognition, radio ad and e-blast.
Brochure/Business Card Display: The Chamber hosts many visitors daily within its building, lobby and two meeting rooms. As a member we welcome you to display your brochures and business cards in the Chamber lobby
Essentials Magazine: 20,000 issues of this magazine are distributed throughout the region annually. As a member, you also have approval to use the Essentials Electronic Flipbook version directly on your website. Listings and advertising opportunities for members only. Advertisers in Essentials also receive a complimentary ad in the Chamber Business Directory.
Business Directory: As a member, your contact information is listed in our Business Directory both alphabetically and categorically. The directory is distributed to our members only, as a value added benefit.
Social Media: Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram to keep up to date on news from the Chamber and our members. Members have the opportunity for chamber promotion of their events and activities on these channels. Members also have permission to tag the Chamber in their posts and utilize Chamber hashtags to broaden member exposure through social media. Use #esvachamber, #esvachamberevents, #ShopESVA and #BuyESVA.
Sponsorship Opportunities: As a member, you have the opportunity to become a sponsor of major Chamber community events, such as ChamberFest, Le Tour de Shore and Shore Fest - a great way to gain invaluable exposure.
CHAMBER CHAMPIONS
Take your membership further with a Chamber Champion Sponsorship. Designed as an added benefit for members who want greater visibility and engagement, Chamber Champion sponsorships provide year-round opportunities to showcase your business, support Chamber programs and events, and demonstrate your commitment to the Eastern Shore community.