The Network Bi-monthly publication with a circulation of 5,000 including a direct mail to chamber members. Advertisement opportunities are offered within publication. Chamber Connection Weekly e-mail publication with informative information about area happenings and chamber businesses. Advertising Opportunities The Chamber offers many advertising and sponsorship opportunities to further get you name out to the public. Some a complimentary with your membership and some have a small cost associated with them. The Chamber staff can assist you with this. Mailing Labels & Lists The Chamber of Commerce membership listing will help you target your product and services. Membership Decals An outward, visible sign to show customers that you have invested back into your community. Membership Referrals The Chamber recommends Chamber members when providing information to newcomers, tourists, residents and out of town buyers. Community Resource Data The Chamber maintains data useful to businesses or residents in the community, including demographics, labor force data, census information, area realtors, apartment guides and many others. Website Links All members are listed on the Chamber website www.catoosachamberofcommerce.com Members having a web address are linked to our site. Networking Opportunities Business After Hours, Business At Breakfast Monthly Luncheon/Spotlight Booth, Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, and Grand Openings. Gala A special evening to highlight the Chamber’s accomplishments of the year. Annual Meeting The January luncheon to preview the upcoming goals. Economic & Development The Chamber is dedicated to further enhance economic development in Catoosa. We work in partnership with the Catoosa County government, city governments and Northwest Georgia Joint Economic Development. UGA Small Business Development Council You may call the Chamber office and schedule an appointment. A representative from the UGA Small Business Development Council will meet with you for a private consultation. There is no charge for this service. Annual Catoosa Business Expo The Chamber organizes a Business Expo each year to allow our members to present their product to the entire community. Leadership Catoosa Leadership Catoosa is an interactive nine month program designed to educate and expose participants to the varied aspects of the community by addresses topics of regional concern with sessions devoted to: Local Government; Georgia Legislation - Government; Health and Social Services; Business and Agriculture; and Tourism. | Entrepreneurial Friendly Through the efforts of the Chamber, the State of Georgia has designated Catoosa County as an Entrepreneurial Friendly County. The purpose of this program is to assist new businesses through the start-up process and give all entrepreneurial business information to assist in their growth and expansions Certificate of Origin The Chamber authenticates the origin of export shipments as a service to Chamber members. Business University The Small Business Council hosts seminars that offer ways to increase your business. All seminar leaders are of the highest level of professionalism. Leads Groups Leads Groups meet weekly for the sole purpose of giving sales leads to the members of the group. There can only be one representative of a particular type of business. Resource Center The Resource Center is available to all members. There are books, periodicals, internet services, CD’s and other materials available for research. The Resource Center may also be used to meet customers and clients. CertifiChecks CertifiChecks can be used at participating businesses just like traveler’s checks. They are always welcomed as gifts to your employees as a thank-you, for holiday gifts, or use them as special gifts to your special customers. Group Insurance The Chamber works through Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc. to provide discounted group insurance for you and your employees. Drugs Don’t Work The Chamber has partnered with The Council on Alcohol and Drugs through the state of Georgia’s Drugs Don’t Work program to assist your company in achieving state certification as a drug free workplace which qualifies your company for the state mandated 7.5% discount on workers’ comp insurance. Committees Looking for a way to get more involved? The Catoosa Chamber offers members many opportunities to share their expertise and enthusiasm with the community. It is a good way to build relationships and get more out of your membership and enhance our overall business environment. Tourism Public and private partnerships working together to promote Tourism. Professional Staff Offering friendly professional to assist you to grow your business. |