What
Your Alleghany Chamber
Does
for You
Answer Your
Mail and Phone.....
Your
Chamber responds to thousands of requests each year for information about
Alleghany County businesses and services. As a member of the Chamber, you
will get referrals.
Be Your Spokesperson.....
Your
Chamber provides a united voice on questions of interest to you, your business
and your community by presenting the business perspective on important
issues. The Chamber is also actively involved in planning for the future
growth of Alleghany County.
Be Your Business
Agent.....
The
Chamber provides the following services to existing industries and businesses:
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Promotes a positive image
of Alleghany County and its business community.
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Provides a network that
helps businesses help each other.
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Helps expedite business
relocations and expansions.
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Conducts workshops and
programs to foster local goodwill and helps your business grow.
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Assists member businesses
when needed.
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Provides Web site promotion
for your business.
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Continues to work for
downtown promotion.
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Provides low cost cooperative
advertising opportunities.
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Allows you to reach virtually
every business person in Alleghany County through our membership directory.
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Promotes the expansion
of tourism dollars in the local economy.
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Offers affordable Worker's
Compensation Insurance through the Retail Merchants Association.
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Provides town and county
maps to visitors as well as local residents.
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Provides use of bulk
mailing permits.
Be Your Source
of Information.....
The
Chamber publishes an informative by-monthly newsletter, called Chamber
Views that keeps you abreast of important business issues and happenings.
We are here to assist you with your business concerns. The Chamber has
a wealth of information, demographics, and other statistics available to
help you conduct business.
Be Your Source
for Continuing Education.....
The
Chamber hosts educational/information meetings each year to fulfill the
needs of our members.
Be Your Best
Salesperson.....
The
Chamber strives to sell your county, your products, and your services to
people everywhere through referrals, networking and advertising locally,
regionally, and nationally. Members are encouraged to display brochures
and business cards FREE in the Chamber. We publish and distribute thousands
of the following directories: general business, retail, restaurants, golf
courses, bed and breakfast inns, motels, vacation rentals, campgrounds,
and manufacturing. Our Web site attracts thousands of visitors every year,
and your business is included on our Web site.
Be Your Forum.....
Chances
are the Chamber of Commerce has a committee that is directly relevant to
your business and provides you an opportunity to network, share concerns,
and direct Chamber activities and positions. Our standing committees are
Development, Travel & Tourism, Education, Membership and Publicity.
Multiply Your
Effectiveness in the Community.....
The
Chamber provides the structure, volunteer leadership, and professional
staff to implement an effective Program of Work to meet the needs of a
growing community.
If you think you want to become a member, please download a copy of our membership application at sparta-nc.com/application. The dues for membership categories are explained. If you have questions, feel free to email or call. You can print a copy of the application, complete it and mail to this office at P.O. Box 1237, Sparta, NC 28675. Your time and consideration are much appreciated.
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