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Chamber membership is an
investment in your business,
your brand and the
environment in which
your business operates.
No other business
organization is as deeply
MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS
plugged into what
is happening in the
Charlotte community.
And no other business
organization brings together
the decision makers and
MISSION
The Charlotte Chamber
creates competitive advantage
by growing the economy,
advocating pro-business
public policies, and delivering
innovative programs and services.
leaders who make
things happen.
“We exist to create positive
growth for Charlotte and
provide your business
opportunities to succeed.”
704.378.1300
330 S. Tryon Street
P.O. Box 32785
Charlotte, NC 28232
www.charlottechamber.com
Bob Morgan
President
2/10
www.charlottechamber.com

GENERAL
Minimum investment of $400
Who you know and what they know may be your most
valuable asset. Membership in the Charlotte Chamber
brings you in contact with the region’s largest business
resource allowing you to build strategic relationships.
Additionally, you will benefit from the wealth of information
and growth opportunities exclusively provided
through membership.
FEATURES:
➢ Listing in our online membership directory at
www.charlottechamber.com and a link to your Web
site. Our Web site has more than 5.8 million page
views per year.
➢ One subscription to Ventures Charlotte, our annual
publication that will bring you closer to the people
behind the Charlotte Chamber’s major initiatives,
efforts and ideas.
➢ Ventures, eVents and eVentures
- One subscription to Ventures, our eight-page,
bi-monthly, printed newsletter mailed to members
and prospects, and distributed in our lobby.
- Unlimited subscriptions to eVents, our monthly
electronic calendar
- Unlimited subscriptions to eVentures, our semimonthly
electronic newsletter mailed to more than
18,000 members and non-members.
➢ Networking – More than 120 information and
networking opportunities each year.
➢ Access to our searchable Resume Bank which is a
free service that allows Chamber members to search
resumes posted by job hunters.
➢ MarketPlace – Ability to respond to and bid requests
on our on-line procurement system that connects
Chamber members with companies and individuals
in search of vendors.
➢ Exclusive opportunity to buy mailing labels of
Charlotte Chamber members.
➢ Member News – Submit announcements about your
company in our online member news section.
➢ Member to Member Calendar – Post and view information
on business events throughout the Charlotte
Region hosted by fellow Chamber members.
➢ Member Discounts – This program allows Charlotte
Chamber members to offer discounts to fellow
members and take advantage of offers from member
companies.
➢ Office Depot Discount Program – The Charlotte
Chamber’s partnership with Office Depot combines
the purchasing power of chambers across the country
to offer our members steep discounts on commonly
purchased office products.
➢ Discounted Certificates of Origin, documents required
for international shipping.
➢ Access to members-only groups on LinkedIn
and Facebook.
PREMIUM
Minimum investment of $2,500
The Charlotte Chamber’s Premium level is designed for
the business that wants to have a greater impact on the
Charlotte community and reap greater benefits of
membership as a result.
(Includes all benefits of General Membership)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
➢ Invitation to one Board of Advisors meeting, which
attracts more than 200 decision makers and business
leaders.
➢ Invitation to the annual legislative trip to Raleigh,
which provides networking with investor-level
members and brings you in contact with elected
officials.
➢ Accented membership listing in our online
membership directory.
➢ Access to the quarterly New and Expanded Business
Report, which includes contact information for
companies that have made relocation or expansion
announcements.
➢ $500 advertising credit on any Chamber print or
Web-based media (must be used within 60 days
of joining).
➢ A guaranteed visit from a BusinessFirst Charlotte
volunteer within the first six months of membership
to help identify and address issues that challenge your
business.
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Minimum investment of $5,000
The Board of Advisors is an elite group of the region’s
key leaders and decision makers. Charlotte is fortunate to
have a high number of CEOs and executives who are
actively involved in the Chamber, business life and
the community. A Board of Advisors membership
demonstrates a company’s extensive commitment to
Charlotte and provides the member the opportunity to
assist the Chamber’s Board of Directors in making critical
policy decisions.
(Includes all benefits of General and Premium Memberships)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
➢ Invitations to all four Board of Advisor quarterly
meetings which attract more than 200 decision
makers and business leaders.
➢ Invitations to the annual legislative trips to Raleigh
and Washington, D.C., which bring you in contact
with elected officials and other public officials and
provide opportunities to build relationships with
fellow Board of Advisors members.
➢ Invitations to the annual Inter City Visit and the
annual planning retreat, each of which provides
unparalleled high-level networking and opportunities
to get more deeply involved in the Chamber.
➢ Invitation to the annual Economic Outlook
Conference, an informative event that is well
attended by high-level decision makers.
➢ Invitations to our four quarterly Board of Advisor
Welcome events wherein we welcome new Board of
Advisor members to the Chamber.
➢ Invitations to quarterly Economic Development
breakfasts wherein recent economic development
activities and updates are discussed.
➢ Your photo and biographical profile in the Investor
Spotlight page of the Chamber’s website.
➢ An advance, electronic copy of the quarterly New
and Expanded Business Report, which includes
market data and a contact list of companies that
have announced relocations or expansions.
➢ Invitations to major Economic Development
announcements.
President’s Circle, Director and Trustee Memberships are also available for
companies that are extremely committed to our region’s continued economic
growth and high quality of life and are willing to invest $10,000 or more.
Additional information is available by contacting the Chamber.