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Join the Gilmer Chamber today and become part of our thriving business community of over 600 members! For nearly 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to supporting businesses in Gilmer County. Membership offers valuable networking opportunities, promotional avenues, and connections within the community. Don’t miss out on the benefits of joining us. Contact our staff with any questions or to schedule a meeting. Join us in shaping the future of Gilmer County’s business landscape!
Tiered Dues
Our chamber has seen incredible growth in the past decade, and we now boast over 650 members strong! In an effort to provide the best possible services to our members, we have increased our capabilities over the last few years to provide more opportunities for networking, free business workshops, expanded membership services, upgraded events, new technology and much, much more. The next step in our strategic plan was the implementation of a new, more efficient dues structure. This new structure for chamber dues launched on January 1st, 2024 and includes five levels of membership, each with its own list of benefits.
By taking advantage of one or more of these exclusive member benefits, your business will see a return on your membership investment immediately.
Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
These ceremonies are organized by the Chamber to promote new business, or expansions, new locations and new owners of existing businesses. Photos are featured in The Times Courier, Chamber e-newsletter and social media. Ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings are exclusive to Build level members and above.
Membership Directory
Your listing in our Business Directory is an important part of your membership package. Members are listed in our online business directory at business.gilmerchamber.com/directory. Standard Listing that is available to all members includes company name, description, logo, address, phone, and email. Company representatives may also be listed. We include a direct link to your website and social medial pages. Additional enhancements are available for exclusively to Build level members and above, such as the ability to add pictures, videos, and priority placement in your business category. In addition, a QR code of our business directory is listed in Information Please, a publication of the Times Courier, which is printed each spring for distribution throughout the year.
Networking Opportunities
Chamber members (some events may vary in availability based upon membership level) are invited to participate in these events:
- “Chamber 101”
- Network Luncheons/Breakfasts
- Business Connections
- Business Workshops
- Annual Meeting
- Other events as announced
Business Referrals
Consumers look to the Chamber to recommend businesses. We only refer our chamber members.
Identification
Members receive a plaque and window cling to display which identifies them as members of Gilmer County’s most active and progressive business organization. New members also receive recognition through local media, social media, Chamber e-news and at a Chamber network luncheon. Members can also provide business information to be displayed in the chamber’s lobby area.
Office Services
We offer a meeting room for our home-based members or those businesses who may need to meet off site. Our facility offers private meeting space for up to 12 people during normal business hours. The space must be reserved in advance. We also offer free office services like the ability to copy, scan, and print documents for your business.
Discounted Insurance
Auto-Owners offers discounts on business insurance for chamber members. Please contact your insurance agent for information on this benefit. Chamber members with 2-50 employees are eligible for discounts on a variety of insurance types through Purchasing Alliance Solutions. They can be reached at 770-579-1214.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Federation
Chamber member companies with 1-10 employees receive a no-cost membership to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Federation.
Health Insurance Savings – SMART Plan
The Georgia Chamber SMART Plan is a health care solution that gives small businesses an easier, more affordable way to offer health care to your employees. This plan is for businesses with 2-50 employees.
Small Business 401k Exchange Program
The Georgia Chamber Retirement Plan EXCHANGE® offers an all-inclusive 401k solution, designed to meet the unique needs of small businesses in Georgia.
SBDC Georgia
We have partnered with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center. Consultants are available to meet with our members on a variety of topics for business owners.
Email Marketing
Constant Contact is the leader in email and social media marketing for small businesses. Engage the most affordable way to market your business at Constant Contact and if you sign up using the provided link, you can receive up to 25% off your account. Already paying for your account? No problem, just email your username to chamberprogram@constantcontact.com
Communications
Our bi-weekly e-newsletter, Chamber Bytes, keeps members posted on upcoming Chamber events along with listing new and renewing members and links to our calendar of events. The Tourism e-newsletter keeps members informed of upcoming events and opportunities in the tourism industry. Crowd Counter, offered in Build level members and above, is an email subscription that contains information about occupancy projections and travel insights for Gilmer County.
Business Alerts
The Chamber, in connection with local law enforcement, keeps members informed of possible criminal and fraud issues affecting our area.