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Benefits

REFERRAL SERVICE

  • Members Only - only members are referred when we have requests for company information.
  • Information Center - display your business materials for public access in the Matthews Visitor Center.
  • Relocation packages - items displayed in the Information Center are included in relocation packets.

NETWORKING

  • Monthly Luncheon - held the second Tuesday of each month, networking and guest speakers - $10.
  • Business After Hours - held at a sponsor’s location each month, the socials provide a pleasant atmosphere to build prospect lists, expand networking circles, and have some after-hours fun. No charge.

EXPAND YOUR DATABASE

  • Database - includes name and type of Chamber Member businesses, address, phone, email and contact name. The list is available in hard copy or on disk. Cost is $50.
  • Mailing Labels - the Chamber can provide mailing labels of all members or members in certain businesses. Cost is $50

PUBLICATION

The Chamber’s publication, Matthews Business, is published monthly. It features up-to-date information on Chamber activities, committee activities, information on economic development, legislative issues affecting your business and community, education issues, updates on Chamber programs, a calendar of Chamber and community events, membership renewals, new members and more.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

  • “Matthews Business”
  • Special event programs
  • Special event sponsorships
  • Information center in Chamber office
  • Website

SAVE MONEY

  • Bulk Mail Postage - save substantially on 200+ piece mailings by using the Chamber’s bulk mail permit.

VALUABLE SEMINARS

Throughout the year attend seminars on subjects addressing a diverse range of areas that meet business and personal needs, including monthly marketing forum and sales club meetings.

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

The Chamber has many committees that can use valuable input from area businesses:

  • Taste & Trade Business Show
  • ArtFest
  • Seminars
  • Matthews Auto & Motorcycle Classic
  • Ambassadors
  • Golf Classic
  • Publicity
  • Downtown Matthews Holiday Stroll

ANNUAL CHAMBER FUNCTIONS

  • Planning Conference - held in October.  Get involved in planning for the Chamber’s upcoming year.
  • Annual Meeting - features awards to Chamber members and the installation of the new board of directors.

VOLUNTEER

  • Get involved in the many areas of the Chamber’s special events:
  • Auto Reunion - an antique and modern car show held the second Saturday in June.
  • ArtFest of Matthews - a fine art show held the last weekend of September.
  • Golf Tournament
  • Taste & Trade Business Show (March)

Be A Good Member

As a member of the Matthews Chamber of Commerce, you become an investor in your community and you get an edge on your non-member competition.

How is that so? You have the leading edge when it comes to information that may impact your business - what’s going on in the business community, politics, economic development plans, and education.

As a Chamber Investor, you will have access to government officials, business and community leaders, and key people who are working to improve our economy. You can find out what’s going on with long-range planning, roads and highways, rezoning and much, much more. Your membership is the key to maximizing these opportunities.

By joining the Matthews Chamber of Commerce, you literally hire another professional staff that has the time and expertise to operate programs that directly benefit your company. These programs help you attract new customers, control your costs, and survive and prospect for many years to come. Businesses accomplish much more together!

Where Business Comes Together To Grow!