Join a Chamber of Commerce

The following is a PSA..(Public Service Announcement): Join a Chamber of Commerce.

Joining your local Chamber of Commerce could be one of the easiest ways to help build your brand. For big companies and small the opportunity to come together with other companies in your local area is an outstanding way to increase sales, help to increase your employee pool, lets you share best practices and allow you to network.

Some other key tips on maximizing your chamber experience:

-Be consistent with your attendance
-Join as many committees as you can handle, but do not over extend yourself and not fulfill your commitments
-Ask to speak at chamber events. Will help you network but also helps you brush up on your public speaking skills
-Talk to as many people as you can, even if you don't think they maybe your target audience..they may know someone who is.
-Be on time
-Offer to host an open house..networking series...wine tasting at your business. Get people in your place of business to experience what you have to offer.
-Have information/printed materials to share with other members about your business


A chamber as like any networking group is only as good as you make it. Do not be afraid to talk to people...your brand needs to touch as many people as possible. Use the chamber as a tool to touch those people and gain valuable Brand Evangelist!