MEMBERS BENEFITS

Your Chamber membership is the key to saving on a variety of products & services. Let us help you keep your business costs down. The savings we offer many times cover the cost of your membership.
 
Free listing on Chamber web site
Your business gains an automatic listing in our searchable database, a directory which is utilized by both Chamber members and the general public. Your listing can also include your company's contact information, logo, description, and a valuable link to your website.
 
Free business referrals
The Chamber fields hundreds of requests each year from people searching for local products and services. We refer our callers and visitors only to our member businesses. Your company could receive dozens of referrals each month!
 
Free promotion of company news
Let the world know when you have a great story to tell! Whether your company has won an award or introduced a new product or service, we want to celebrate with you by promoting your news and the growth of your business in our E-Newsletter and on our Chamber Facebook page.

Workers Compensation Group Rating Program 
Are you ready to start saving on your BWC premium? The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce's Workers' Compensation program offers maximum premium savings. Partnering with Paramount Preferred Solutions and V & A Risk Services we help employers achieve the highest group rating discount possible. Each employer's unique claim and premium history is analyzed to find the highest level of savings - from the BWC maximum to a smaller percentage for companies with claims. 
 
Bulk Mail Permit Usage
Chamber members can use our bulk mail permit when mailing over 200 pieces, saving your business a minimum of $50.00 per mailing.

Sam’s Club Membership Discounts
Save money off your new Sam’s Club membership or renewal.

Discounts on Office Supplies
Through our partnership with the National Chamber Program and Office Depot you are eligible for steep discounts on the office supplies and day-to-day shopping most crucial to your business or organization’s needs.
 
Gift Certificates
The Chamber Gift Certificate Program generates sales for your business and encourages local spending. Any Member can sign up to accept them. Call the office to find out how!

Fed-Ex Shipping Discounts
Members can save up to 27%* on select FedEx Express® services, up to 15% on select FedEx Ground® services, up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services, and save a minimum of 70% on Less than Truckload (LTL) freight shipments.

Constant Contact Discounts
Members can save up to 25% on Constant Contact subscriptions. Constant Contact offers online marketing, surveys, emails, newsletters and more! https://www.constantcontact.com/partner-offer?pn=chambermembers
 
Community Energy Advisors
Chamber members can take advantage of energy savings by signing up with Community Energy Advisors. They shop the market and help you find the lowest costs for your energy consumption. By grouping several chamber members together they increase the buying power, thus finding your business lower rates.

Group Healthcare Discounts
You can get cost savings on your health insurance benefits usually reserved for larger companies. How? You get the purchasing power of the group insurance market through your chamber of commerce membership. PLUS, you also get access to the comprehensive care and quality providers you've come to expect.

Promotion of yourself and your company at all networking and community events
Take advantage of the multiple convenient networking opportunities we offer for you to establish your reputation and promote your company to the Oak Harbor Area business community. Step it up a notch and sponsor an event, receiving even more publicity and often times a chance to showcase your company through promotional materials. 

Advertising
E-newsletter advertising free! Chamber members can promote events, specials, promotions, remodels and more by submitting info for our Chamber E-Blast. The chamber also hosts five annual events throughout the year, bringing thousands of people into Oak Harbor.

Discounted Tickets
Through TicketsatWork, you will receive discounts and special access to theme parks and attractions including the Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Studios®, Las Vegas and New York City shows and performances, Disneyland®, SeaWorld®, Six Flags, and Cirque du Soleil! Also check with TicketsatWork.com for savings on car rentals, hotels, tours and attractions across the US. If you’re staying local, save on movie tickets, sporting events, and other special events.

Event Celebrations
Whether it's a ribbon cutting, grand opening, expansion or relocation, the Chamber welcomes the opportunity to assist you with events celebrating your business. We will help spread the word about your event through news releases, calendar postings and member invitations.

Business Over Breakfast
We hold quarterly education and networking breakfasts that allow members to interact with their peers, promote their business and also receive a quality presentation on relevant business topics.

Sponsorships
With such a wide variety of Chamber sponsorships available, it couldn't be easier to get exposure within the local business community. Sponsor an event or program and you will quickly be on your way to establishing solid name recognition for your business.

North Coast Business Journal
Members receive a free copy of the North Coast Business Journal delivered directly to their business each month, free announcements for upcoming news and events in the journal, as well as 20% off all advertisements in the NCBJ! 
 
Leads and Lists
The Chamber offers free to Chamber members one set of mailing labels with the addresses of our member businesses.

Long Term Care Insurance
New York Life offers discounts on long-term care insurance for chamber members, their employees, and their families. There are even bigger discounts when both spouses sign-up. Ask how we can save you money on long-term care insurance.
 
Credit Card Processing and Payroll Processing Discounts
Receive discounted credit card processing through Croghan Colonial Bank’s credit card processing center.
 
Connect to Community Leaders and Elected Officials
Get engaged in the public policy arena; serve on Chamber committees and community groups to achieve change. Attend Business Over Breakfasts and our Annual Dinner to network with area government leaders and businessmen/women.

Tax Deductibility
Membership in the Chamber is deductible as a business advertising expense.

Boardroom & Equipment Rentals
Chamber members can use the boardroom at our downtown Oak Harbor office free of charge. We also have a projector, tables, chairs, costumes, podium and other items available for our members to rent for a nominal fee.
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Numerous volunteer opportunities for personal and professional development.

Discounted Apple Festival Spaces
Chamber members receive a discount on Apple Festival vendor spaces. Call the office if you are interested in attending!

SLN Connect
Chamber members receive a discount on digital marketing services and web search optimization.

Access Information
Find out all that is happening at the Chamber and in the local business community through electronic and print publications as well as events!

Copy/Print/Laminate Services
Members get discounted copy/print/laminate services. We can do black & white, color, and 2 sided copies up to 11” X 17”, black & white, color, and 2 sided printing up to 11” X 17”, and laminate services up to 8.5” X 11”.

Local Chamber Office
Centrally located office, staffed year round where chamber members may display their promotional materials and business cards.

Being a member of an organization that prides itself on continued commitment to community development, plus all of the above listed benefits for under $13.00 a month! (for most small businesses).