Membership Benefits
To use a popular phrase, “Membership has its benefits.” The Oak Forest – Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce is continually improving its membership package to include the best of benefits to businesses. Some of our many benefits include:
Referrals
The OC Chamber is frequently approached by people inquiring about different products and services offered by our membership. The Chamber is pleased to refer prospects to our members.
The Voice Of A Larger Entity
All too often there are issues that effect your business and you may not feel as though you have any way to address them. Unfortunately, we know that small businesses have a small voice when it comes to politics. But when gathered in a group, your combined voice can’t be overlooked. The Oak Forest – Crestwood Chamber help alert our membership to issues that can affect their business. Then we take the next step to take political positions favorable to the business community and our membership.
Networking Opportunities
The OC Chamber is constantly planning quality events that will help members to generate new business contacts, meet potential clients and build relationships.
The events include:
- Business After Hours
- Speed Networking Lunches
- Membership Meetings
- Business to Business Expo
- Annual Holiday Party
- Community Awareness Fair
- Fleadh
Marketing Opportunities
The OC Chamber offers its members new and innovative ways to brand their business and market to a wide range of community and regional prospects. The following are just a few opportunities members are encouraged to take advantage of:
- Weekly broadcast e-mails to over 500 area businesses
- Event Sponsorships with broad exposure
- Advertising in the monthly newsletter that is received by all chamber members and community leaders
- Advertising in local and regional community guides that are distributed to thousands of residents and visitors
- Grand openings and Ribbon cuttings that help celebrate new businesses in the neighborhood
Web Presence
The OC Chamber website offers a free listing in the Member Directory, free e-mail link, free URL link, on-line registration, job posting capabilities, hot deal promotions and updates for all Chamber events and programs.
