Benefits

Most understand that their local chamber of commerce helps grow the community as a whole. However, these key benefits will also make an impact for our Chamber members.

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Networking

Enjoy making connections at one of our MANY networking events! If you need more professional relationships, we’ll help facilitate through these interactive events:

Business After Hours
Chamber Coffee
Women’s Leadership Connection
- This is a collaborative series exclusively for women that includes a time of powerful networking, a motivational “TED-type” talk as well as a chance to learn more about your community.
Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings & Open Houses
Chamber Annual Meeting & Dinner
- Enjoy a great themed night with fellow community members as we award top notch people and update on Chamber happenings.
Business Expo
- Showcase your business and what you do to the public.
Business Professionals Day
- Celebrate the “gate-keepers” of your business by sending them to a lunch where they could win a prize.
Member Appreciation Luncheon
- Join us in the parking lot for a delicious cook out to celebrate our members!

Promotion

People need to know and understand your brand. Let us help you promote your business through:

Bulk Mailing
- We can help you save money on mailings over 200 items.
Ribbon Cutting
- For new businesses, milestone anniversaries, remodels and many other reasons to celebrate.
Advertising in Chamber publications is available exclusively for Chamber members!
- Community Guide
- Website
- Newsletter
Email Blast
- Want to get a message out? Let us help you send an email advertisement to our members.
Sponsorship opportunities
Donate branded items
Have a booth at the extremely popular Business Expo!

Advocacy

See our advocacy efforts.

Training

Keep your company up to date and ahead of the curve through ongoing training and accelerator programs:

Boot Camp
Legislative Events
SCORE
- A group of small business mentors
BOSS – Business Owners Sharing Solutions
- A discussion aimed at helping businesses share solutions to specific relatable topics.

Business Savings

Enjoy these cost savings for your business:

Medical Mutual Health Insurance – Join more than 7,500 small businesses with 1-50 employees who save on their health benefits. Medical Mutual partners with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) to offer you and your employees the same great benefits that large corporations do. For a fully integrated benefits package, we also offer dental vision, and life and disability products to cover all of your employees’ needs. For more information, contact Jennifer at the Chamber at 419-522-3211 or jwagner@richlandareachamber.com. You can also visit www.medmutual.com/RACC and a Medical Mutual Sales representative or trusted broker will contact you.
Workers Comp Insurance (Sedgwick TPA) – Save significantly on your Workers’ Compensation premium by joining the Richland Area Chamber workers’ compensation program administered by Sedgwick. For a no-cost, no-obligation program analysis, visit sedgwick.com/ac3/richland or contact Sedgwick directly at 614-526-7247.
You can also contact Jennifer at the Chamber at 419-522-3211 | jwagner@richlandareachamber.com to obtain a printed form.
Ritter’s Office Supplies Discount – As a trusted benefit partner with the Chamber, Ritter’s works with you to ensure your business workspace is clean, productive, and safe! Save an average of 18% on business supplies you area already ordering with zero shipping or minimum order fees by joining the Ritter’s Chamber program. Contact Nick Childs at 800-545-8000, ext 1125, for more information.
Bulk Mailing Permit Usage – Chamber members who prepay for six months save 20% and prepay for a year to save 25%! Non-Profits save 30% off yearly rate. This is a great way to save on your bulk email communications using the leading email marketing service for small businesses. For a 60-day free trial, go to:
www.constantcontact.com/promo/chamber/signup.jsp.
If you already have an account and would like your discount, send an email to: chamberprogram@constantcontact.com with your user name and request your Richland Area Chamber member discount.
Conference Room Usage – The Chamber conference room is a great location to hold off-site staff meetings, retreats, and sales meetings. The room is available for a minimum fee or free based on your membership level. The room has wi-fi, a projector screen, and has multiple room set up options for nearly 40 people. Contact the Chamber at 419-522-3211.
Better Business Bureau – offers a $50 discount to first time BBB members who are current members of the Richland Area Chamber. For more information, contact Shannon Siegferth at 330-564-2491 or ssiegferth@akronbbb.org.
Constant Contact Savings – Chamber members who prepay for six months save 20% and prepay for a year to save 25%! Non-Profits save 30% off yearly rate. This is a great way to save on your bulk email communications using the leading email marketing service for small businesses. For a 60-day free trial, go to:
www.constantcontact.com/promo/chamber/signup.jsp.
If you already have an account and would like your discount, send an email to: chamberprogram@constantcontact.com with your user name and request your Richland Area Chamber member discount.
Mid-State Multimedia – New Chamber members receive a hefty discount for a 30-second commercial on Mix 106.1, 97.3 The Spur, 106.7/1440 ESPN, 99.3 The Light, and WMFD-TV. Contact Mid-State Multimedia Group at 419-529-5900.
Richland Source – Chamber members receive an additional 75,000 digital display ads on any contract over $500, along with a free virtual 30-minute guide on how to use best practices with your Facebook campaigns, page and more. Call 419-610-2100 or email sales@sourcebrandsolutions.com to get started.