Member Benefits
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“A Tradition of Creating the Future”
BENEFITS
We are your association, were here to serve you. Call us with your questions. If we don’t have the answer, we will find it for you. If we don’t have a benefit you need, we will research whether it’s feasible to offer it. We exist to support our members business needs, and to help make Tuscarawas County a better place to live...a better place to work...a better place to raise a family.
| Services |
The Chamber office receives hundreds of requests each year for recommendations on goods and services provided in the Tuscarawas County area. We only refer names of Chamber members.
Import/Export Resource Center
The Chamber office provides Certificates of Origin for those businesses exporting merchandise at no charge to members.
Internet Listing
The Chamber is host to the Tuscarawas County Chamber of commerce web site www.tuschamber.com. As a Chamber member, you are provided with two free listing in the alphabetical directory and classified directory. We can provide a link to your home page at no charge. We also have banner ads on the web site. For information and pricing, call the office.
Mailing List
The Chamber’s membership list, consisting of approximately 900 business professionals in the Tuscarawas County area, is available on mailing labels. The cost is $25.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members. The first set for members is always free.
Meeting Room
The Chamber’s conference room, which can accommodate 10 to 15 people, is available to members during business hours at no charge. For availability of dates and reservations, please contact the Chamber staff. Any catering requirements or equipment needs are the responsibility of the member.
New Resident Packets
The Chamber provides free informational packets to those interested in locating to the Tuscarawas County area.
| Publications |
Demographic/Economic Information
The Chamber provides free updated statistics on population, income, households, education, occupation, and housing as well as information on climate, utilities, tax rates and health care to those seeking information on the area.
Industrial Directories
Chamber members are entitled to a free copy of the Tuscarawas County Industrial Directory, which lists Industry’s with more than five employees. The directory is published every year by the Chamber and is sold to the public for $20.00.
Membership Directory
The Chamber’s membership directory is published annually and lists members alphabetically and by category. The directory also provides committee lists, board members, along with other pertinent Chamber information. The book is used a reference manual and resource book by members. Free to Chamber members.
e-Newsletter
The Chambers e-Newsletter, Strictly Business, is emailed quarterly to over 1000 members and representatives free of charge. The newsletter keeps members informed of upcoming activities, new members, and events.
Dover/New Philadelphia/Tuscarawas County Maps
The Chamber distributes Dover/New Philadelphia/Tuscarawas County maps for $2.00 to visitors. Maps in quantity are available to Chamber members for distribution for $1.00 each.
Sponsorship is available for all events to help spotlight your business as a Chamber member.
| Events |
Each year in January, the Chamber hosts its annual diner meeting by honoring the “Small Business of the Year,” “Citizen of the Year,” “Hall of Fame,” “Educator of the Year,” “Volunteer of the Year,” and “Organization of the Year.” The Chamber’s new board of directors is introduced at this dinner which is attended by more than 250 members.
Business after Hours and Business PowerLunch
Chamber members and their guests meet, exchange business cards, and talk both business and pleasure in a relaxed atmosphere. Chamber members can host either of these events to introduce a new product, a new branch office, a grand opening or just because it is good business.
Education Events
In partnership with area schools, the Chamber honors outstanding students at High School Leadership Awards Luncheon. The Chamber’s Business/Education committee partners with Junior Achievement to bring a mentoring program to area students.
Golf Outing
Our most popular event, the Chamber’s golf outing is sold out every year. Members have the opportunity to mingle with others in a fun, relaxed setting. Open to members only.
Tuscarawas Valley Business 2 Business Expo
Showcase your products and services at the area’s premier Business to Business Expo! The Chamber’s annual Tuscarawas Valley Business 2 Business Expo is the perfect opportunity to make profitable business contacts.
| Advertising |
Over 10,000 Tuscarawas County maps are distributed by the Chamber each year. The opportunity to advertise in this popular publication is open to all members of the Chamber.
Monthly Mailing
The Chamber Mailing is distributed monthly to over 500 businesses. Advertising is available for a minimal cost. Members may request an 81/2 X 11 flyer to be enclosed in the newsletter for only $150.00 for a single page and $175.00 for front and back. Please call ahead to reserve a space!
Annual Publications
The chamber has several publications each year that have advertising opportunities in them. These publications are normally printed professionally and the ads are sold by the printing company. These publications include our Membership Directory with the Times Reporter and the Image Magazine with Journal Communications. As a member you will be notified by the printer when the ads go on sale.
Chamber Bucks Advertising
The chamber is now offering advertising space on our newly launched program "Chamber Bucks." Your company logo will be displayed on every Chamber Buck printed in color. Your business will be recognized on the Participating Members List distributed with every Chamber Buck purchase. Reserve your space today! Only $10 a month for 6 or 12 months.
Website Banner Advertisements
The Chamber of Commerce has recently made website banner ads available to its members for a very reasonable price. The rates are as follows: 3-mnth ad $35; 6-mnth ad $55; 1-year $75. Measurements of these advertisements are, for a Front page, horizontal banner- 410pixels X 59pixels and prices are, for a Content page, vertical banner- 120pixels X 600pixels.
| Money Saving Programs |
Health Insurance Program
Chamber members are eligible for affordable health insurance. Call your local insurance agent, or the Chamber, for more information or enrollment. Check out the Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield flyer included within the packet.
Credit Card Processing to Members
We have partnered with Electronic Data Payment Systems (EDPS) to bring you the most innovative products and the best service, all at the lowest rates to our members. In addition to credit and debit card processing they also offer gift cards, check conversion, electronic benefits transfer and more. EDPS has a flyer included in your packet.
Office Supply Program
Order your office supplies online at www.stapleslink.com and save your organization money. 24% to 98% are the savings on over 40,000 products used every day in the office or home. Order $25.00 or more and receive next day delivery free of charge. Check out the Staples flyer included in the packet.
Long-Distance Savings Plans
The Chamber has a long distance telephone savings plan with First Communications. Earn rewards just by becoming a Chamber member. Find the First Communications flyer included in your packet.
Workers’ Compensation Program
Save dollars on your workers’ compensation premiums by enrolling in the Chamber’s group rating plan. By grouping your experience with other Chamber members you may be eligible to save thousands of dollars.
Tuscarawas County "Chamber Bucks"
We also have a gift certificate program. Over $50,000 of “Chamber Bucks” are sold annually to residents and businesses in Tuscarawas County. "Chamber Bucks" are only redeemable at a Chamber member business and are purchased at the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce.
