Member Opportunities

Membership in the Gahanna Area Chamber provides your company with many concrete benefits that will help grow your business. We offer access to various business contacts, networking at our chamber functions, direct referrals, advertising, cost effective target marketing via the chamber’s monthly newsletter, exposure for your business on our web site, and two free listings in our bi-annual business resource guide/membership directory (distribution 3,000 copies).  The chamber also provides educational and professional development programs designed to benefit your company and employees.

 

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising in a Chamber publication offers your company credibility and exposure to the business community as well as an opportunity to network with business leaders from the area. Learn more about specific advertising opportunities or view some of our advertising opportunities below:

Networking Opportunities

2012MGMeet with other local professionals and business owners, potential referral partners, and potential new customers in a comfortable setting. View a few of the opportunities available below or browse our Calendar to register for our next Chamber event.

“Very helpful to be introduced to people that may help our business grow.”  AJ, Jefferson Country Club

“Great luncheon and an excellent presentation by Dave Bianconi.  Thank you for providing and organizing such beneficial experiences!”  Chris, Cartridge World

  • Business Builder Meetings: Our Breakfast or Lunch meetings focus of a variety of business topics.  New members are introduced at the quarterly breakfast meetings.  Network with Chamber members before, during and after our Membership Meetings.  Sponsorship and Exhibitor packages are available.
  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: The Chamber will assist in in obtaining exposure for your business by publishing photos of your event in the monthly newsletter and social media.
  • Meet, Greet, Connect: Join fellow Chamber members for a FREE continental breakfast and networking event.  Meet professionals, business owners, potential referral partners and future customers in a comfortable setting.

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In a world that’s drowning in information, the Chamber helps provide you with excellent sources of the credible business intelligence and knowledge that you need to lead your company forward. View a few of the opportunities available below or browse our Calendar to register for the Chamber’s next business development event:

  • Membership Meetings: Membership meetings focus on a variety of helpful business topicsMountCarmel  Women in Business: This quarterly women’s breakfast, sponsored by Mount Carmel Health Systems, is designed to empower entrepreneurs and employees through educational speakers and networking opportunities.
  • Business Matters Workshops:  Our workshops are for people looking for business growth, and who are having challenges with their marketing, time management, sales, team management, or a host of other business challenges.
  • Business Expo Job Fair:  This locally held event is designed for maximum exposure of your business to Chamber members, non-members, our promotional partners, and the Gahanna community.

Committee Opportunities

Informational, educational and working committees appeal to a wide variety of businesses and special interests. Lend valuable expertise or gain insight by participating on one of the many committees.  Chamber committees include: Golf Outing, Ambassador Club, Planning Team, Women In Business and Taste of Gahanna.

Business Promotions and Sponsorship

Sponsoring a Chamber event offers your company credibility and exposure to the business community as well as an opportunity to network with business leaders from the area. Not only does it create awareness of your products and services, it allows you to target your marketing efforts to business professionals and potential customers in the community. View all of the Chamber’s upcoming events.

Opportunities to promote your business include the following special events:

  • Monthly Membership Meetings and Empowering Women Breakfast:
    • Sponsor Package:  $100 – includes display table, advertising, one minute speaking time and admittance for two.
    • Exhibitor Package:  $40 – includes display table and admittance for one.
  • Annual Golf Outing: A range of Sponsorship levels are available, from $150 and up.
  • Business Expo: Sponsorship and Exhibitor Packages available.
  • Taste of Gahanna: Sponsor this large annual event and gain access to businesses and consumers