BECOME A MEMBER!

The Angier Chamber of Commerce is financed primarily by the investment of its members. Any business firm, individual, association, corporation, partnership or estate having an interest in the objectives of the Chamber shall be eligible to apply for membership.

Membership investments in the chamber are fully tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Please review the following classifications to determine which Investment Schedule applies to your business.

Our Chamber Memberships are priced at various levels:

Associate Member	$55	Manufacturer or Industrial Services	$305
Retailers, Merchants, Wholesalers, Restaurants, Grocers, Amusements, Transportation, Repair, Construction, Tax Preparation, Insurance, Computer Media, Communications and other services	$130	Attorneys, Accountants, Health Car Provider (Medical Doctor, Dentist, Orthodontist or Ophthalmologist), Engineers, Consultants, Architects, and Stock Brokers	$155
Hotels, Motels and Apartments	$130	Banks, Savings and Loans, Finance Companies and Mortgage Companies	$355
Non-Profit Organizations and Churches	$50	Real Estate Agencies and Developers	$205
Colleges, Universities, Technical Schools, and Community Colleges	$155	Educational and Vocational Institutions Primary, Elementary, Middle and High School	$55
Utility Companies	$305	Towns and Municipalities	$155
Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Rest Homes and Retirement Homes	$10/bed $450 max.	As an incentive for owners of mulitiple businesses:** You can enroll each business beyond the first business for just $50 each.

Membership benefits include:

Exclusive Recommendations - When the Chamber Office receives a request for information on a certain product or service available in the area, Chamber members are referred.
Increased Credibility - Customers feel assured that Chamber members are reputable businesses working to make Angier a better place to live and work.
Bi-Monthly Chamber Newsletter - Contains information about Chamber events, community news, and upcoming activities of community interest. Included as part of your membership, ads, at minimal cost, may be placed in the Chamber newsletter, which reaches 200 plus business members with each publication.
Member of the Week - Each week a member is spotlighted in the Chamber Monthly Newsletter and in the weekly column "Chamber Spotlight" in the Anger Independent. (Free exposure/awareness)
Ribbon Cuttings - New businesses are welcomed to the Chamber with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony attended by town and Chamber officials and covered by local newspapers with a picture.
Membership Directory, Buyer's Guide, and Web Site - Member listings are free in these directories to members. Additional advertising is also offered at a reduced rate. Directories are distributed to all members, new businesses in Angier, newcomers to Angier, and new Chamber members.
Co-Op Advertising in Local Newspapers - Several times per year the Chamber sponsors co-op advertising in conjunction with special Chamber events (Crepe Myrtle Celebration, Christmas Parade, etc.) This too, is provided at a reduced rate for Chamber members.
Area Maps - The Chamber provides maps surrounded by paid advertisements for members. Advertising cost is minimal. Maps are distributed to newcomers to the community and people and businesses inquiring about the area.
Members Only Table - Potential customers may be reached by placing business cards, flyers, or other free items at the Chamber office, which provides your business availability to the public.
Educational Opportunities - The Chamber and CCCC Small Business Center and Triangle South Enterprises co-sponsor such seminars through free or reduced rates.
Annual Banquet - This annual event is provided for the entire Chamber membership where various awards are given, including Business of the Year and Man and Woman of the Year.
Business Socials - This is an opportunity to "network" with other Chamber members and to showcase your own business by sponsoring or attending the event.