Join the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and let us help your business succeed. Enjoy benefits that range from assistance with ribbon-cutting ceremonies to discounts on business products and services. Take advantage of the strength of an organization with 1,500 members dedicated to a strong local economy. It begins with your membership in the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.  Click here for Chamber Membership Application

Membership is open to any business, individual or group sharing the common goal of making Chattanooga a better place to live and work.

Top 10 Reasons to Join the Chamber

1. Enjoy invaluable business contacts and expanded networking opportunities - Meet with fellow members at many events throughout the year including; 10 Area Councils, the Small Business Council, recognition and award events, as well as other networking activities.

2. Create visibility - Visibility is key to effective marketing. Members' businesses are promoted on the Chamber's online business directory and receive two free listings in the Sourcebook. Members also have exposure to hundreds of businesspeople at Chamber programs through advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

3. Gain enhanced credibility and corporate identity - Chamber membership shows your commitment and loyalty to the Chattanooga community. As a member, you receive recognition for participating in an organization considered to be the backbone of the business community.

4. Acquire referrals - Every day the Chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses  looking for potential vendors, and we recommend only Chamber members. Many people also access our online business directory and are able to directly link to your Web site. Referrals are an easy way for us to market your company. Give the Chamber a call or check out our online business directory (link) next time you need a new service provider and do business with a Chamber member.

5. Participate in the economic development of Chattanooga - As a member of the Chamber, you are an invester in the economic growth of our community. When the Chamber assists companies locating here or those expanding their business locally, it means more jobs and more customers for you. The Chamber is also working closely with the education system to improve the current and future workforce in Chattanooga.

6. Have a voice in local, state and federal government on business issues - The Chamber's Public Policy committee is at work for you as an advocate of business interests.

7. Obtain more business skills - Information-packed meetings, seminars, issue forums and workshops are designed for improved business performance.

8. Save money through member-to-member discount programs - The Chamber offers the B-2-B Discount Store, a member-to member discount program to assist members with daily expenses and to help drive more business to members.

9. Give back to the community - The Chamber provides opportunities to be involved in area Councils, various committees and an organization that has a voice in moving Chattanooga forward.

10. Improve your bottom line - Most companies can claim a major portion of their annual Chamber investment as a tax-deductible business expense. Members have access to functions, publications, workshops and programs at special member rates.