About the Chamber

Why Become a Member

44% of consumers are more likely to think favorably upon a Chamber business versus a non-Chamber business; 59% of consumers are more likely to purchase goods and services from a Chamber business versus a non-Chamber business

From a study commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, when consumers know a business is a member of the local Chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably about it and 59% more likely to buy goods and services from it.

For any business located in the Gahanna area community, we invite you to become a member of the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce. As a membership organization currently comprised of over 400 businesses, our Mission is to enhance the success of our members and the business growth of our community.

The strength of our organization lies in attracting the greatest number of members to create a pool of resources from which ideas, energy, and finances can be drawn.

Reasons for Joining

Whether you’re home-based or a large company the Chamber is hard at work providing educational programs, services and information needed to increase your profitability. Below are some more specific examples on how the Chamber can benefit and provide savings for your business.

Benefits for Businesses

Membership in the Gahanna Area Chamber provides your company with many concrete benefits including business contacts and referrals to money saving opportunities for improving your bottom line. Additionally, we offer networking at all our chamber functions, direct referrals, advertising, cost effective target marketing via the chamber’s monthly newsletter, exposure for your business on our web site, and two free listings in our business resource guide/membership directory, (distribution 3,500 copies) plus discounts on products and services from fellow members.

The chamber also provides educational and professional development programs designed to benefit your company and employees. Read more about these and other benefits for your business on our dedicated Member Benefits section.

Group Rated Discounts

As a member of the chamber you are also eligible to receive group rated discounts on:

Chamber Plan Health Insurance – Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Workers’ Compensation – CompManagement Inc.

Value Added Savings

As a member of the chamber you are also eligible to receive these value added savings on:

2 + 2 Office products rebate eStore Program – Friends Business Source
Electricity Savings Program – Good Energy L.P.

Read more about these and other savings on our dedicated Member Savings section.

Through the efforts of the Board of Directors, staff and many dedicated volunteers the Chamber works actively to create and sustain a meaningful productive organization. By working together we believe it is possible to accomplish what each of us could not do individually. We encourage you to become active in our growing organization. Join the Chamber Now!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

Scheduled in advance by contacting the Chamber office, this is a free service for Chamber members. Company ribbon cutting photo is featured in a monthly Business to Business newsletter.