Membership Benefits
Direct Benefits
- Member Breakfast/Luncheons: Programs represent a diverse selection of issues affecting the businesses in our area as well as on a state-wide and national scale. These events provide another opportunity to meet new prospects and renew existing relationships. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please refer to the Business Calendar for details or contact the Member Services Department at (912) 644-6434 or ssmith@savannahchamber.com.
- Business Connections: The Chamber's monthly networking event held at various locations. Approximately 400-500 members attend. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more details contact the Member Services Department at (912) 644-6434 or e-mail byontz@savannahchamber.com
- Annual Business Expo: The Chamber hosts the area’s largest business to business trade show which feature more than 100 businesses. Savannah area businesses will showcase products, sell merchandise and explain services to more than 1,500 business professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available .For more information contact the Member Services Department at (912) 644-6434 or e-mail ssmith@savannahchamber.com.
- SMART Lunch Series: The Chamber’s Small Business Council presents a luncheon series on the first Tuesday of the month where small business owners hear a brief presentation about a topic important or affecting small business. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact the Member Services Department at (912) 644-6434 or e-mail ssmith@savannahchamber.com
- Small Business Banquet and Trade Show: An annual event to showcase the products and services the small business community has to offer. The contribution small business makes to the business community are recognized and awards are presented at the banquet. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact the Member Services Department at (912) 644-6434 or ssmith@savannahchamber.com.
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MemberCare Alliance of Savannah Area - a program that makes available group health insurance and other employee benefit products at reduced premium rates. Your Chamber, responding to concerns of our small and medium size business members, about rising health insurance costs, has joined with a statewide network of Chambers of Commerce who have used their large group-buying power to negotiate reduced rates for business members. Fore more information contact the Member Services Department at (912) 644-6434 or e-mail ssmith@savannahchamber.com
Drug Free Workplace - The Chamber provides member companies with the information necessary to become a certified drug free workplace so they may quality to receive a 7.5% discount on Worker’s Compensation Premiums. Fore more information contact the Member Services Department at (912) 644-6434 or e-mail ssmith@savannahchamber.com
Marketing Opportunities - In addition to the wide array of networking events, The Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau offers qualified members in good standing a wide variety of ways to market their business – some of which include the following:
Web site links
Publications/Collateral Material
Brochure Racks
Courtesy Phones
Display Cases
For more information on how you can take advantage of the marketing and advertising options which may come with your membership, please contact the Member Services Department at 912-644-6434 or ssmith@savannahchamber.com
Sponsorship Opportunities – there are many sponsorship opportunities available for events. If your company is interested in partnering with the Chamber, please contact the Member Services Department at (912) 644-6407.
Business Referrals - Our referral staff will refer our members on any business inquiries and we have our membership listing on-line. Only members in good standing receive a complimentary link via our Web sites. Call (912) 644-6434 for information, or e-mail ssmith@savannahchamber.com
Member Services Department - Ground breakings, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, and anniversary ceremonies. Call (912) 644-6434 for information, or e-mail ssmith@savannahchamber.com.
Membership Decal - To proudly display in your office to show your involvement in and support of the greater Savannah area. We also have a Cyber Plaque available for your web site. E-mail ssmith@savannahchamber.com
Indirect Benefits
- The Chamber is an advocate for business, aggressively working for pro-business legislation by maintaining a presence from City Hall to Atlanta to the nation's capital in Washington, D.C.
- The Chamber works to improve the business climate by taking a stand on issues such as water, public safety, highways, and other infrastructure issues affecting the business community.
- The Chamber has a full-time staff person who keeps in constant communication with military leaders and elected representatives to retain and expand the Savannah area’s military presence.
- The Savannah CVB (Convention & Visitors Bureau) is part of the Savannah Chamber and works to increase traveler expenditures. The CVB is the “official destination marketing organization” for the Savannah area, promoting the region for tourism, meetings and conventions.
- The Chamber focuses on the continued development of world-class employees for business. Education/Workforce Development remains a priority in response to our members’ need and desire for a better-trained, more competitive workforce.
- The Chamber provides an opportunity to enhance your business contacts through seminars, mixers, and targeted industry programs.
- The Chamber has over 45 full-time staff professionals available to assist you in your day-to-day business activities.
