Why you should be a member of the
White County Chamber of Commerce...

     The White County Chamber of  Commerce is a  voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in White County.   

     As our chamber works to accomplish these goals, it wears many hats: economic developer and planner; tourist information center; business spokesperson; economic counselor and teacher; government relations specialist; human resources advisor; and public relations practitioner.  Simply stated, your Chamber is business and professional people working together to make your community a better place for everyone to live and work. 

     As it works to improve your community's economy and quality of life, your Chamber keeps these broad objectives in mind:
        1.  to help businesses prosper and grow;
        2.  to increase job opportunities;
        3.  to encourage an orderly expansion and development of all segments of the community;
        4.  to contribute to the overall economic stability of the community

     Chamber of Commerce activities reflect community needs. They are undertaken by members and staff to make the area a better place in which to live.  Some of the goals and accomplishments achieved over the past year are as follows:
        · Approximately 50 ribbon cuttings
        · Mailed out approximately 180 relocation packets
        · Fourth Annual Festival of Trees raised $10,000 for United Way of White County
        · Raised $4,991 for Relay for Life White County
        · Business Expo showcased 62 businesses and 400 attendees
        · Kid’s Farm & Fun Day entertained 325 4^th graders
        · Awarded two seniors from White County High School with scholarships
        · Eggstravaganza drew a crowd of over 7,000

      Each year prospective members ask a common question, “Why do we need a Chamber of Commerce?” That question is usually followed with “What will the Chamber do for me?” or “What’s it all about?”

     It’s about concern for one’s community, it’s about networking, and it’s about enlightened self-interest. 

     If you live, work or do business in a community, then the economic viability and the livability of that community must be a concern to you, because if these decline, then business declines. Therefore, it is essential for the business community to be part of the decision-making processes that will impact on the community.

     To gain this input, the business person could:

1. Take individual action. This would be very time consuming

2. Add employees to handle this important task. This would be very expensive.

3. Let the Government do it. This would lead to increased taxes, more regulatory controls, and increased business development constraints.

4. Do nothing. If we do nothing, then Government will do it.

5. Take collective action. This is voluntarism…this is the Chamber of Commerce!

     By banding together to undertake aggressive action programs that are in the best interests of the total community both business and the community prosper. 

     Many of members belong to the Chamber even though they know will be unable to take an active part in the organization. They realize that the work of the Chamber is important to them personally and to their business. Their financial participation is important because it helps to fund those programs and activities of importance to the business community. They realize, like those members who can personally participate, that it is in their best interest to have a strong, viable Chamber working for them. 

     You don’t buy membership in your Chamber of Commerce – you buy the cooperation of the ablest men and women in business and industry, with whom you can join hands to do those things which you cannot do alone! 

     In summary, the Chamber of Commerce does all the little – and quite often, the big – basic tasks that must be done if we are to be a city in motion. We are here to see to it that our growth continues in an orderly fashion; provide services for the demands of the residents; and provide the networking that the business community thrives on.

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Member Benefits

As a member of the White County Chamber of Commerce, you will be entitled to take advantage of a full range of services offered to our members.
Services Include
▪ Small Business Resource Center ▪ Welcome Packets ▪
▪ Calendar of Events ▪ Business Contact Meeting ▪ Inquiry Assistance ▪
▪ Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Ceremonies ▪ Site Location ▪
▪ Relocation Inquiries ▪ Discounted Mailing Labels ▪ Referral Services ▪
▪ Legislative Voice & Liaison ▪ Monthly Newsletter ▪ Leads Group ▪
▪ Listing in Relocation Packet Directory ▪ Chamber Gift Checks ▪
▪ Group Health Insurance Discount ▪ Workman’s Comp Discount ▪ 

Chamber membership gives you the opportunity to participate in one of our many committees which will enable you to be an active member of our Chamber and community.
Committees:
Ambassadors, Agribusiness, Community Relations, Small Business/Entrepreneur, Education, Golf Tournament,
Government/ Legislative, Leadership White Adult, Leadership White Youth, Special Projects Fund Raising

DUES INVESTMENTS SCHEDULE
 

Additional listing for each multiple location $100
A $25 Administrative Fee is required with new application

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Click here for a
Membership Application

White County Chamber of Commerce

122 North Main St.

Cleveland Ga. 30528

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