SAACC Annual Membership
Membership Benefits

 Membership Has Its Advantages!

 GENERAL BENEFITS:

·         Local Business Exposure

·         Business Referrals

·         Subscription to the Chamber Monthly Newsletter

·         Three Listings in the Annual Business Directory

·         Discounts at Chamber Events

·         Stronger Voice in Local Business Issues

·         Access to Industry and Educational Information

·         Tax Deductible as a Business Expense

 MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

·         Annual Business Directory (Direct Mail to over 25,000 households and businesses in Southern Anne Arundel County, MD).  Members receive Three Listings, which include:  Category, Alphabetical and Who’s Who (Additional Category Listings are $55.00 each)

·         Free and Paid Advertising Opportunities available in the Chamber’s Annual Business Directory, Monthly Newsletter, Community Calendar, Website, and Weekly e-mail

·         Profile Article available to Spotlight Member Business in Chamber Monthly Newsletter

·         Chamber Assistance with Press Releases and/or Announcements

·         Hosting/Sponsoring a Business After-Hours (BAH), Power Breakfast, Learning Lunch, etc.

·         Sponsorship Opportunities available through Annual and Monthly Chamber Events

·         Showcase and Display your business information at the Chamber (i.e., business cards, flyers, brochures, calendar of events, etc.)

·         Website Listing and Advertising via the SAACC Website

·         Use of the Chamber’s Bulk Mail Permit Number for all your large mailings

·         Access to Member Mailing Labels

 NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:

·         Sponsorship and Participation in Monthly and Annual Events such as:

o    Monthly Business After-Hours (BAH) Mixers, Power Breakfast, Learning Lunches, etc.

o    Annual Christmas Party, Casino Night, Fishing Tournament, Holiday Gift Shoppe, Legislative Breakfast, South County Festival, etc.

o    Special Events, including Annual Membership Meeting, Board Appreciation Dinner & Cruise, Corporate Sponsor Recognition Reception, and many other chambers events

 MISCELLANEOUS ADVANTAGES:

·         Availability of Area Demographics

·         Postal Zone Information

·         Influence in the Direction of South County Businesses and Community Concerns by Participating on One or More of the SAACC Standing Committees

·         Support of Local Education Systems:  Award Scholarships, GED Counseling, etc.

·         UPS Drop Box Service