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Membership Benefits |
Membership Has its Benefits….
Business After Hours
More than 200 Chamber members attend this monthly
networking event hosted by member businesses. Held on
the third Tuesday of each month from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.,
Business After Hours provides an effective avenue for
you to network with other members.
Business Before Hours
Start your day the right way! Held on the last Wednesday
of each month from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m., this event allows
people to begin the day with informal networking at a
Chamber member’s business.
Business Marketplace
Held in conjunction with Business After Hours, Business
Marketplace is a great way to put the spotlight on your
business. Each January, this Chamber event attracts more
than 300 people and affords Chamber members the
opportunity to showcase their businesses by renting
booth space.
Quarterly Membership Meetings
Held four times a year, quarterly meetings provide
networking opportunities for members and guest speakers
who offer dialogue on issues affecting Norman and its
business community.
Legislative Forums
Do you have a message to convey to your Legislator?
During session, the Chamber provides a very important
member benefit by hosting Legislative Forums every other
Friday at 8:15 a.m. After starting the day with coffee,
juice, and donuts, members can engage in meaningful
conversation with their State Representatives and
Senators on a bi–monthly basis.
Leadership Programs:
Leadership Norman, Tomorrow’s Leaders, and Leaders Plus
The Norman Chamber of Commerce is the only organization
in the state to offer coordinated leadership programs
for three distinct groups of local residents. Leadership
Norman, for adults, Tomorrow’s Leaders, for high school
sophomores, and Leaders Plus, for mature adults, all
provide their participants with unique opportunities and
insights through a variety of sessions focused on
community issues. Leadership programs also provide
opportunities for lasting friendships and
self-exploration.
Promote Your New Business
Let our Chamber Ambassadors, the friendly folks in the
gold coats, help you celebrate the opening of your new
business or new location with an official ribbon
cutting. They will present you with a “First Dollar”
plaque, and your photo will be featured in the Norman
Business Journal. For more information, contact Mark
Hyde at 321-7260.
Membership Directory
Use your Chamber Membership Directory as your first
source for the goods and services you need.
The Chamber’s Membership Directory is the referral
source for Chamber members and staff. Make sure your
business information, including representative’s name,
address, telephone number, and e-mail, is correct when
you join and be sure to inform us of changes when they
occur. This will help the Chamber staff send new
customers to your business.
Advertise in Chamber Publications
If you want to advertise your business to Chamber
members and potential new residents, utilize display ad
space available in several Chamber publications
including the Norman Business Journal, Membership
Directory, Year-In-Review, Norman Relocation Guide, and
the Norman City Map. The Norman Business Journal reaches
more than 2,300 business-minded people monthly. For
affordable advertising rates, contact Kimberley Oman at
321-7260.
Increase Visibility by Hosting an Event
Chamber events such as Business After Hours, Business
Before Hours, and President’s Club Meetings are hosted
by different Chamber members each month. If you would
like an opportunity to showcase your business, contact
Mark Hyde at 321-7260.
Target Marketing for Your Business
The entire Chamber membership is available on mailing
labels. Call us for information about purchasing this
list of Norman’s top decision-makers.
If new residents are a key market for you, subscribe to
the Chamber’s Inquiry List. The list includes names and
addresses of people considering a move to Norman and is
published every two weeks.
Norman Business Journal
The Chamber’s monthly newsletter is your information
source about activities and events.
As a new member, your business will be listed free of
charge the month after you join.
You will be listed again each year when you renew your
membership. In addition, information provided by you
about your products or services will be included in the
“Get To Know Our Members” feature. Furthermore, the
Norman Business Journal provides members with a useful
calendar of events that lists monthly Chamber
happenings.
Committees & Task Forces
Members who desire a stronger relationship with the
Chamber and the Norman community are encouraged to sign
up for one of the organization’s various committees.
Join a committee or task force by filling out the sheet
included in your packet.
These groups include economic and community programs
that enhance the business climate and quality of life in
Norman. They offer you an opportunity to become active
in Chamber events and programs as well as build
long-lasting relationships with business people who have
similar interests and missions.
Website & E-mail Links
The Chamber’s website includes listings of all members
alphabetically and by business classification. If you
and your business have e-mail or a website, these can be
linked from the Chamber page. Just let us know your
e-mail address and URL.
Shop Norman
The Retail Trade Task Force is currently planning its
“no-sales-tax weekend,” which is held annually in
August. The Chamber is also the driving force behind the
Holiday shopping campaign, which focuses on keeping
important dollars in the Norman community.
Display Your Membership Sticker
To let others know that you have invested in your
business and your community by joining the Chamber,
place your membership sticker on your business’s front
door or window.
Assistance For Your Small Business
The Chamber provides assistance for small business
through a partnership with the Oklahoma Small Business
Development Center (OSBDC). Check out the OSBDC website
at
www.osbdc.org.
Questions?
After joining, a member of the President’s Club will
contact you to help you get connected with Chamber
events and members. This volunteer is ready to answer
questions. Also, feel free to call the Chamber offices
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays.
The friendly Chamber staff will be happy to assist you. |
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