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Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce promoting benefits of membership

Posted 1/26/17

OGDENSBURG -- As the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce moves forward in 2017, they would like potential members to know about the benefits of membership in the chamber. Those benefits include: …

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Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce promoting benefits of membership

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OGDENSBURG -- As the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce moves forward in 2017, they would like potential members to know about the benefits of membership in the chamber.

Those benefits include:

• access to health care for petite to large businesses

• membership Plaque to display in your business

• participation in the Chambers Dollars program, a “shop local” campaign

• access to the bulk rate mail permit (savings of 50 percent per mailing)

• business listing on the chamber website

• links to your website and Facebook page from the chamber website

• advertisement in chamber publications

• referrals from personal visits, phone, email or fax inquiries

• display of business brochures, business cards and flyers in the chamber office

• access to mailing lists to increase business contacts

• representation at trade shows and expos

• sponsorship opportunities for chamber events or publications for marketing

• weekly “e-blasts” highlighting specials, discounts and events

• invitation to the annual dinner honoring Citizen of the Year, Business Improvement and Outstanding Community Service awards

• listing in the annual on-line chamber member directory

• discount prescription card

• NBT bank -- access to a health savings account

• group discounts for AAA membership

Chamber memberships run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 1. Dues are based upon the number of employees business.

The chamber devotes its time and efforts to business advocacy, enhancing community spirit and promoting tourism and the City of Ogdensburg. The chamber attends seminars and trade shows and has published 15,000 travel guides which have been distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada. The chamber office stocks and distributes brochures from attractions throughout New York State and Canada.

Associate/Family Memberships have been re-vamped. An Associate Membership ($20) and Family Memberships ($30) now include a 10 percent discount in the chamber store, The Crescent; free admission to two chamber events by showing a membership card at the door; and your name listed in the on-line membership directory on the chamber website.

They are also offering Vendor Memberships to help small “mom and pop” businesses as well as large organizations. It can benefit a craft business or are independent consultants for an established home-based business, to help with marketing and promotion.

A Vendor Membership is $30 per year and includes “Members First” invitations to annual events with a discounted vendor fee; free beverages at events; assistance with unloading and loading at events (when available); a listing on the chamber website; display of brochures and business cards in the chamber office and access to weekly member e-blasts.

The chamber continues to grow their signature events that bring visitors to Ogdensburg and surrounding communities who frequent hotels, motels, banks, shopping centers, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants and local attractions. These events include the hugely popular Polar Bear Plunge; North Country Wine and Food Festival; Community Wide Garage Sales; Car-B-Que; NYS BASS Tournament; Ogtoberfest; Annual Dinner; and the Thanksgiving Craft Show. Events typically draw between 500 and 1,500 visitors.

The chamber also participates in and promotes other events such as EXPO, Founder’s Day, Seaway Festival, and Light up the Night Parade.

The Chamber store, The Crescent, is filled with t-shirts, sweatshirts, books, Christmas ornaments, maps, postcards and other gifts that promote Ogdensburg and its rich history.

For more information on membership, benefits and events, visit www.ogdensburgny.com or Facebook page or call 315-393-3620 or email info@ogdensburgny.com.