Chamber Benefits |
The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce offers networking,
exposure and services, including: |
Networking |
| Annual meetings |
Special award presentation and program for membership
to meet socially and network with other members. |
| Ribbon Cuttings |
Available to new businesses in the community, businesses
completing a major remodeling project, moving to a new location or
new ownership. Picture in local newspaper and chamber newsletter.
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| Business After Hours |
A social networking event hosted by businesses to promote
their business or services. |
| Altoona Ambassador Corp. |
Welcoming committee for all ribbon cutting and after
hour gatherings. |
| Community promotions |
Committee & event participation |
| HotLinks to the Chamber's Web page (in
progress) |
Exposure |
| Six yearly newsletters |
To keep members updated and informed on what is happening
in and around the Altoona area. |
| Membership plaque |
The official symbol of your community participation
in the Chamber. |
| Membership decals |
Show community and organizational support. |
| Referral service |
Members are referred when requests of availability
of goods or services are received at the Chamber office. |
| Mailing labels |
Member contacts and addresses provided on mailing labels
to be used for business promotion. (fee) |
| Media lists |
Contact names and addresses for media
available at office. |
| Membership directory |
Delivered to every business and household in the 50009
zip code, providing a unique opportunity for exposure and networking
for your business. |
Services |
| Referral Service |
To help your business or organization achieve your
goals. |
| Relocation Requests |
The office provides information on housing, apartments
or office rental space available and other information individuals
or businesses request. |
| Access to Chamber literature |
Chamber brochures and other literature are available
to members. Also, redeem Chamber Bucks Gift Certificates at your business.
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| Seminars & Workshops |
Offered on a variety of business related topics. Reduced
fees for educational seminars. |
| Legislative Issues |
The office can provide information on upcoming legislative
issues concerning businesses within our communities, and within the
county and state. |
