By joining the Chamber, you become part of the most influential and effective business organizations in the Chattanooga area.
Our basic level of membership. Pricing is determined by the number of full-time employees your business has. A great first step. This level of membership grants access to a host of benefits—from exclusive member discounts to a listing in our member directory to more than 200 networking opportunities each year. Most appropriate for businesses looking for networking opportunities and proven ways to grow their company. See below for a full breakdown of the benefits available at this tier of membership.
• With more than 200 events per year, there’s always an opportunity to connect
• Business listing in the Chamber’s searchable membership directory, available on our website (20,000 visitors per month)
• Access to “members only” section of website where you can post news releases and offer discounts to other members
• Visibility and promotion through a wide range of sponsorship options only available to active Chamber members
• Discounted pricing for ticketed Chamber events
• Free access to networking events like Business After Hours
• Discounts on office supplies, e-mail marketing, credit card processing and special offers from other members
• Business advocacy including public policy bulletins and membership surveys
• Digital membership logo, window decal, membership web plaque and access to market research and statistics
• Unlimited company representatives listed in Chamber database enabling them to receive Chamber communications
• Business referrals of Chamber members when requested
• Professional development opportunities available through our Business Literacy Series, Leadership Chattanooga and Young Professionals Association (YPC)
• Community involvement and leadership opportunities through our area Councils and International Business Council
Choose this level if your business is well established and you’re looking for ways to market your business at an enhanced level. Premier members receive the same benefits as Business Members but have access to marketing packages, granting them an unprecedented level of exposure in the business community.
• Enhanced ribbon cutting for grand openings or special anniversaries ($650 value)
• Complimentary membership mailing list ($350 value – no e-mails)
• Enhanced listing on website business directory ($150 value)
• Exclusive discount that can be applied to all available Chamber sponsorship packages ($500 value)
Recommended for companies who want to be directly engaged and informed about what the Chamber does to support the community. Executive Circle Members receive the highest level of recognition, including peer-to-peer engagement opportunities and recognition specifically for company leadership.
• Company representative invited to three exclusive peer-to-peer networking events annually
• Invitations to periodic special events for our top level investors
• Company representative photograph featured on Chamber website and featured annually in Bottom Lines
• Executive circle enhanced plaque, emblem on Chamber online business directory, and web plaque
• Opportunity to post news releases in our Top Investor News section in Bottom Lines
This level of membership is intended for companies who want to be strongly engaged with our Public Policy Initiatives, our Leadership, Elected Officials, and Regional and State policy-makers.
• Introduction to Public Policy Committee and private meeting with our President and CEO annually
• Access to Public Policy team and help facilitating meetings with government officials based on business needs
• Invitation to special events that involve legislative officials (when scheduled)
We’re thrilled you’re considering joining the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. We are proud of our dynamic, growing community, our entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment of our business partners to fostering collaboration.
Investing in our Chamber helps our community:
Create family-wage jobs
Market our unique Chattanooga quality of life
Develop our talent pipeline
Advocate for pro-business legislation
Provide future-focused leadership development
Build an economy that includes everyone
Named 2017’s Chamber of the Year, the Chattanooga Chamber has won many national awards for recruitment, marketing, and existing industry support. When you join, you become part of the most influential and effective business organization in our area.
Our members and volunteers include top business leaders from successful companies large and small who understand the needs of local businesses. This includes our amazing board of talented and dedicated business professionals and community leaders.
Together, we have a strong track record of success that includes:
Supporting the creation of nearly 30,000 new jobs and more than $7 billion in capital investment in the region over the last two decades
Achieving 5-Star Accreditation — fewer than 2% of U.S. chambers have earned this distinction
Demonstrating a proven commitment to looking ahead and working together to accomplish big things
If our paths haven’t crossed yet, I look forward to meeting you at one of our 200+ events each year, where we connect members to help them grow and prosper.
“As a community bank whose core strategic focus is supporting Chattanooga, RockPointBank views its Executive Circle membership with the Chattanooga Chamber as a primary way to be engaged in the community. The region is benefitting from the Chamber’s economic development efforts, both recruiting new businesses and retaining existing ones, and I applaud their willingness to address educational opportunities and showcase local businesses.”
