ABOUT THE CHAMBER
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is an investment. With your membership dues you invest in the community…making opportunities for economic & community development. The majority of economic opportunity comes from existing business expansion. Members working together can accomplish so much more than any one business could possibly do alone. The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce exists to serve you!
Our goal is to create the best business environment you can imagine and to help you uncover new prospects, link you with procurement officials and keep you informed of vital information for business. We provide a voice for local business in government at the local, state, and national levels. We can help you cut through the red tape of running your business. If we don?t readily have the answer to your questions, we?ll research until we do.
The Chamber is often the first point of contact for visitors to the community and is a daily source for business contacts and referrals. We?ve got marketing & publicity opportunities 24/7, including but not limited to: the official Chamber web site, Member Directory, up-coming newsletter, member brochures, sponsorships, marquee announcements, bulletin board postings and ribbon cuttings.
You can market your business and build good relationships attending and/or volunteering for our unique events: Crawfish Boil, Christmas at the Crossroads, 4th of July Celebration, Community fair and new events planned for the future. If you would like to help with an event, please call the more. The opportunities to support your community are endless. A person?s involvement in Chamber Events and Activities is strictly voluntary… No Meeting Requirement, No Time Requirements.
Membership Requirements
- All members must be interested in the well-being of our community.
- All members must posses a desire to make our community grow and prosper.
- All members must fill out an application and arrange a dues payment plan.
Why Should I Be A Member of My Chamber of Commerce?
- Because the Chamber of Commerce unifies the public spirit of our community.
- Because I have a business at stake in the community which can be best safeguarded by working with others through the Chamber of Commerce to protect and advance all businesses.
- Because the Chamber of Commerce can?t carry out its broad program of work to protect and advance business without personal service and financial support.
- Because through the Chamber of Commerce I can fulfill my obligations to the community in which I live and earn my living. I realize that every person owes a debt to the community that cannot be paid in taxes- a debt of personal service.
- Because an active membership in my Chamber of Commerce carries with it a sense of accomplishment and inner satisfaction from the knowledge that I am doing my share of the important job.
- Because every individual benefits from a growing, stable economy.
What Actual Benefits Do Members Receive?
Numerous Benefits are available to members. However, the real benefits come indirectly through the continuous development of the community. Members will realize more from their membership by being actively involved in one of the many events your Chamber sponsors. An active, well-supported Chamber of Commerce program can provide programs and projects designed to better the area in which we live.
Below are some examples of what a Trinity Peninsula Chamber membership has to offer:
- Enjoy this unique opportunity to network with other businesses in the area.
- Opportunities to sponsor school activities, sports events, civic causes and community programs.
- Provides you with an association with other businesses.
- Tremendous networking opportunities.
- Distribution of sales and business brochures.
- Ribbon cutting & publicizing business openings.
- Free exposure to customers in need of your services.
- Member-to-Member marketing opportunity.
- Access to Chamber business inquiries.
- Up-coming monthly Chamber Newsletter featuring the Community Calendar and Chamber events information.
- Chamber member referral service.
- Inclusion in the Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Directory. This directory is distributed to persons requesting relocation & tourism information, & local member businesses.
- Inclusion in special interest directories such as the printed visitors guide.
- Free listing of your business on our website as well as free URL & E-mail links.
-Opportunity to have a custom designed web page on our site for just $50.
THE CHAMBER IS A PART OF EVERY BUSINESS MEMBER!
What Is The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce?
It is a dynamic business alliance of local citizens who are investing their time and money in a community development program and working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural well-being of the area.
Anyone that is interested in helping to develop the area (which means more money, more businesses, more jobs, and better living for everyone) is eligible to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce. The dues structure is designed to permit any business or individual to be a member.
The Chamber is your Goodwill Ambassador. It answers your mail. Yes, your Chamber answers thousands of inquiries and requests for information about Trinity and does it in a manner as to create the favorable attitude you want to reflect on your city.
What Is The Purpose of the Chamber of Commerce?
- Our mission is to unite and engage the Trinity business and private community, and provide business and civic leadership to develop and sustain a prosperous economy and a vibrant community.
- To sponsor and encourage any activity that will lead toward the creation of more dollars for more people and improve the overall economic welfare of the area.
- To provide a clearing house for community ideas, activities and information.
- To translate community improvement ideas into action and to always be assistance to the people in the area: streets, highways, parks, schools, marketing facilities, and human resources.
- To work with others to improve our quality of life.
- Provide added member business service programming.
- Seek business investment in the Trinity area through economic development efforts.
- Effectively represent business interests in public policy and civic arenas on issues where we can make a difference.
- Provide efforts to insure the availability of a qualified workforce.
- To promote trinity Peninsula as an attractive place to visit and relocate.
- To serve as a partner with local government in identifying community needs and providing recommendations fro solutions.
- To increase economic growth through promoting the development of business, industry and tourism.
- To ensure that all of the above objectives ultimately lead to the improvement of quality of life.
How Does The Chamber Of Commerce Work?
The Chamber is a non-profit organization- a business institution dedicated to those projects that will provide a more abundant life for all the people of the area. The work of the Chamber is financed by the investment of the members who support it. The goal of the Chamber is always to create more dollars for more people and to improve the economic welfare of the community.
Every member is needed to work with the Chamber to get the job done.
- For the Professional: Works continuously for the growth of the city, business expansions and population increase to insure a prosperous place in which to make a living.
- For the Home and Property Owner: The chamber is working towards and intensive city beautification program with cleanliness, street lighting and other projects aimed at making your city a better place in which to live. We cooperate with church, cultural and entertainment groups to provide a more interesting and meaningful life for residents and visitors. We also cooperate with educational facilities to insure a quality educational system.
- For All Members: We represent the opinions of the members of the city, state and national elected officials.
Are The Board Members Paid for Their Work?
No. The board members all serve without pay. The Chamber Office Manager is the only paid employee.
Who Runs The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce?
The membership. A Board of Directors, elected from the membership, consisting of ten (10) members is elected for three year terms. Suggestions from members on projects, programs or other matters of interest are always welcomed and appreciated. All members, regardless of the dues they pay, have the same voice, same privileges and the same opportunity for service. The Chamber office is managed by Mrs. Julia McMichael.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERSHIP INVOLVMENT
The Trinity Peninsula Chamber Commerce welcomes and encourages membership involvement. Real productivity is gained when members volunteer to get involved in one or more Chamber sponsored event.
Members are encouraged to attend and participate in several events.
- AMBASSADORS: Be a part of the public relations arm of the Chamber. Attend grand openings, ribbon cuttings, work at special events and serve on various committees.
- ANNUAL BANQUET: The Annual Banquet brings members together to announce the upcoming year?s plans, recognize new Officers and Directors, honor retiring Directors and acknowledge those who "went the extra mile for our community.
