We are being solicited to join the local Chamber of Commerce. What experiences are out there?
What do you expect to get from joining? Members, sponsorship?
Quote from: PHall on March 01, 2018, 03:23:28 AM
What do you expect to get from joining? Members, sponsorship?
Yes, yes and opportunities for AE.
Some Chambers of Commerce are active political organizations (well, I know that at least the national one is) and I'd be a bit leeery of actually joining as a regular member.
Joining the local CofC can be expensive for a squadron. It is mainly a B to B networking group with a feed to a state/national lobbying arm for business interests. I think time and resources would be better spent on other forms of outreach. YMMV....
Could be a good idea depending on what they offer and what they expect. Some CoCs might waive fees for some non profits, others have high charges. If they're offering a good deal, like no or little fees and you still get outreach, go for it.
As someone in a small sqd in a medium size city with a large Air Force base, the opportunities would be great. The whole city supports the base, so opportunities would be good for us if we joined
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