Member Opportunities

Membership in the Gahanna Area Chamber provides your company with many concrete benefits that will help grow your business. We offer access to various business contacts,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.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising in a Chamber publication offers your company credibility and exposure to the business community as well as an opportunity to network with business leaders from the area. Learn more about specific advertising opportunities or view  some of our advertising opportunities:

  • Monthly Chamber Newsletter: Various Sizes and Levels of Exposure
  • Mailing Labels: Purchase mailing labels for Direct Mail campaigns
  • Member to Member Discounts: Advertise and attract business from other Chamber Members
  • Chamber Directory: Be associated with the Chamber and featured in both print and online Chamber directories
  • Website: Gain better exposure by advertising on the Chamber Website

Networking Opportunities

Chamber members take part in Speed Networking during a Meet & Greet.

Meet with other local professionals and business owners, potential referral partners, and potential new customers in a comfortable setting. Learn more about specific networking events or view a few of the opportunities available:

  • Membership Meetings: Network with Chamber members before, after and throughout our Membership Meetings
  • Business After Hours: Host a networking event that both promotes your business and gives you access to other Chamber businesses
  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: Networking through promotion of new opportunities and milestones in your business endeavors
  • Meet & Greet Networking: Join fellow Chamber members for a FREE continental breakfast and networking

Business Development

In a world that’s drowning in information, the Chamber helps provide you with excellent sources of the credible business intelligence and knowledge that you need to lead your company forward. Learn more about our business development events or view a few of the business development opportunities:

  • Membership Meetings: Membership meetings focus on a variety of helpful business topics
  • Empowering Women in Business: Held four times a year, these meetings address topics and common issues facing women in the business world
  • Business Growth Workshops:  Held monthly, attend these workshops and pick up great new tips on growing your business.
  • Build Your Business: Read articles and ask questions about Business Development through the Chamber’s website (Coming Soon!)

Committee Opportunities

 

Informational, educational and working committees appeal to a wide variety of businesses and special interests. Lend valuable expertise or gain insight by participating on one of the many committees.  Chamber committees include: Golf Outing, Ambassador Club, Planning Team, Marketing and Taste of Gahanna.  Learn more about joining one of the committees.

Business Promotions and Sponsorship

Summit's Trace sponsored a Bonus Hole-In-One at the Annual Golf Classic

Sponsoring a Chamber event offers your company credibility and exposure to the business community as well as an opportunity to network with business leaders from the area. Not only does it create awareness of your products and services, it allows you to target your marketing efforts to business professionals and potential customers in the community. Learn more about sponsoring a Chamber event within our Member Center.  Some of the opportunities to promote your business include the following special events:
  • Monthly Membership Meetings: Be a sponsor or exhibitor at a Membership Meeting
  • Empowering Women in Business:  Opportunity to Sponsor, or be an Exhibitor
  • Annual Golf Classic: Be a supporting sponsor
  • Annual Business Expo: Reserve an exhibitor table or select additional exposure through sponsorship
  • Taste of Gahanna: Sponsor this large annual event and gain access to businesses and consumers alike
  • Health & Fitness Fair: Reach the community regarding issues of health care, ways to stay healthy and where to go for health care needs