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Why Join

Contacts - Increasing Your Customer Base...

  • Business Opportunities - Thousands of individuals attend the Chamber's programs and events throughout the year.  Whether it's through business programs or community and civic events offered through the 3 Chambers within the GBA Chamber of Commerce, there is plenty of opportunity for networking and business development.
  • Referrals - The Chamber offers opportunity for countless referrals through phone inquiries, the 3 websites, direct mail, e-mail, Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory, Update Magazine and sponsorships.
  • Networking - Members enjoy the opportunity to network with the 1,200 businesses of the Chamber, as well as their employees, at regular business and social functions.  This equates to thousands upon thousands of potential clients.

Professional Development - There's always room for improvement and increased knowledge...

  • Training - Every month the Chamber offers training programs dealing with legal issues, human resources, leadership, management, personal and professional development to business leaders and their employees.  The majority of these programs are no additional charge.
  • Leadership - The Chamber is a partner in offering Leadership Livingston to the community through Cleary University.  Members are encouraged to attend this interesting and educational session.
  • Resources - The Chamber is your complete resource for information.  As a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and as an active participant in SEMCOG, the Chamber is able to furnish members with information and statistics on the economy, demographics, geographical and legislative information and more, at no charge.

Benefits and Savings - Affecting your bottom line with deep savings...

  • Insurance - Chamber members receive groupand member rates with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of Michigan, Accident Fund Workers Compensation Insurance, and AAA Insurance.
  • Regional Transportation Savings - Chamber members receive a 65% discount on Yellow, New Penn, USF Holland and USF Reddaway Trucking Companies (YRC Regional Transportation).
  • Office Supplies and Express Mail - DHL Express and Office Max are two businesses that offer deep discounts to Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce members.
  • Member to Member Discounts - Hundreds of Chamber members offer discounts to all Chamber members and their employees.
  • Telecommunication Discounts - Chamber members receive discounts on McLeod USA and Verizon Wireles plans and services.

Marketing Your Business - Offering opportunities for you to be more visible...

  • Sponsorships - There is no finer way to market your business than by sponsoring programs at the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce.  Whether it is business or community related, the Chamber's sponsorships offer tremendous marketing opportunities for the visibility of your business.
  • Publications - The Chamber produces three publications during the year, the Membership and Community Guide, the Chamber's Direct Mail program and the award winning Update Magazine where members may advertise.
  • Website - Members are invited to advertise on the Chamber's 3 websites.  This advertising opportunity offers great exposure for member businesses.

Economic Development - Creating the perfect environment for business...

  • Vibrant Business Community - The Chamber is committed to the work of expanding, attracting and retaining business to serve the needs of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • Leadership - The Chamber provides leadership for the business community to improve community services and quality of life.
  • Voice of Business - As a Chamber, we will represent you as your voice of business on important legislative and community issues that affect the busines climate.
  • Collaborative Partnerships - Having partnerships is key to this Chamber of Commerce.  Whether it's working with municipalities and the Livingston County Board of Commissioners on the Regional Cooperaton Group/Wireless Livingston Project, or serving on the committees and advisory groups such as the Livingston Regional Job Fair or the "Wally" Train project, the Chamber is always a force behind collaboration for the good of the local communities and this Chamber's membership.

 

 

If you are interested in joining our Chamber, please complete the application for Membership and forward to Karla Thomas, Membership Director, Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 131 Hyne Street, Brighton.  For further questions, please call Karla Thomas at 810-227-5086 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

 

 

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