Members Benefits
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Mailing Labels: Members may receive one set of labels free for direct-mailing information to the 800+ members of the Lebanon-Wilson Chamber of Commerce and may purchase an additional set for $10 annually. This allows you to develop a database of business prospects. This service is not available to non-members.
Business Referral Service: Each year thousands of referrals of Chamber business members are given to potential customers in response to inquiries from tourists, the business community and the general population. In addition, Chamber member information is included in over 100 relocation packets that are distributed each month. Members are always referred to these inquiries and may also seek out these prospective customers by subscribing ($60 per year) to the inquiry register log the Chamber maintains. By subscribing, Chamber members are able to contact those interested in doing business in the Lebanon-Wilson County area.
Resource Center: Information resources are available at the Chamber – examples include community calendar, demographics, local and area phone directories, a list of clubs and organizations, an industrial guide, local and state maps, statewide visitor information, list of local, area, state and national government contacts and Business Start Up Kits.
Promotional Displays: Only Chamber members can display their business cards and promotional materials in the Chamber office, yielding exposure to thousands of individuals yearly.
Tax Deductibility: Membership in the Chamber is 100% tax deductible as a necessary business expense.
Calendar: The Chamber maintains a calendar of community events, which is also listed on the Chamber’s website. Members only may advertise on this widely distributed calendar.
Special Media/Advertising Opportunities: The Chamber publishes an annual lifestyle magazine. This full color, high-gloss promotional publication is distributed to thousands annually and used at conventions, in hotels, motels, real estate agencies, and the Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Chamber members may take advantage of a great advertising opportunity with huge exposure.
Online Advertising: The Chamber gives members the opportunity to advertise online. Please visit the Member Services link to see details.
Social Media: The Chamber has a Facebook page that the public may follow to stay up-to-date on Chamber happenings. Please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LebanonWilsonChamber and make sure to click “follow.”
Certificates of Origin: The Chamber provides this documentation necessary for overseas shipments free to members, and for a fee to non-members.
Business Resource Center: The Chamber and Cumberland University established the center to offer business start up and expansion advice. Entrepreneurs can get advice on legal, tax and marketing issues and receive assistance in completing applications for small business loans. Members may seek personal advice from staff on hand or access the SBRC’s web site at: www.bizresource.org.
Advocate for Business: The Chamber is the voice of the business community in local, county, and state issues representing the business community in problem solving and promoting economic development. Some of the ways the Chamber works to help new and expanding businesses benefit from the economic and educational growth in the county:
- Opening the Business Resource Center
- Expanding the Sports Council
- Expanding the Beautification program
- Maintain statewide Three-Star Program
- Business and Education Coalition -Teacher Grants – giving more than 20 grants each year
- Working with the Downtown Merchant Association to promote awareness and Buy Lebanon-Wilson County programs
- Developing additional tourism promotions with Mt. Juliet and Watertown.
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