Why Should Your Business Join?

You work hard on your business...let the Chamber work hard for you in your market and the community! Your membership in the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce is an annual commitment of funds, based on the size of your business in number of employees, that enables the Chamber to help you develop new customers and clients, peer and professional networks, a more favorable business climate, and community presence.

Improve your bottom line and your credibility! Chamber members care about the economic health and well being of Greater Waynesboro. Displaying your membership plaque shows that you are committed to make Greater Waynesboro an outstanding place to live and work. Doing business locally with fellow members has great benefits!

Expand your network! The Chamber offers numerous opportunities for networking and marketing. Join us at our Annual Banquet, TGIF Breakfasts, Business Expo, Mixers and Golf Scramble.

Get referrals! When contacted by the public or fellow members looking for businesses to fulfill a specific need, we refer Chamber members only! This happens several times a day!

Increase your visibility! Cost effective marketing opportunities are available to help you reach the members you want to do business with. Your membership includes:

    * Listing in our membership directory at www.waynesboro.org. A free link to your website helps drive 24-hour consumers to your business.

    * Two listings in our Annual Chamber Directory (distribution 2000+)

    * Free display racks at the Chamber for brochures and business cards.

    * Inclusion in our Welcome Bag for new residents

    * Advertising opportunities in our monthly Roadside Review (distribution 600)

    * Sponsorship opportunities at our events

    * Membership mailing lists

    * “Members in the News” highlights your achievements to the membership

Receive discounts available only to members! Check out our group health insurance offerings and our liability insurance program. 

Have a voice in issues affecting your business and/or the community! The Chamber Board of Directors actively follows and develops solutions for issues facing our members. Let us know what you are struggling with and we will mobilize our resources to find answers.

Help the Chamber succeed! Members elect a Board of Directors who establish an annual budget and a meaningful program of work to be carried out by the Executive Director and staff. Members are encouraged to serve on committees and task forces dedicated to improve opportunities for economic development and enhance the quality of life in Greater Waynesboro.