Membership Benefits

As the number one advocate for Charlotte business, the Charlotte Chamber is working every day to create the nation’s best economy and quality of life for all Charlotteans.

A not-for-profit organization owned and operated by business leaders who care about our community, the Charlotte Chamber’s mission is : The Charlotte Chamber creates competitive advantage by growing the economy, advocating pro-business public policies and delivering innovative programs and services.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
Minimum investment of $400 (company of 1-5 employees, $10 per additional employee)

Who you know and what they know may be your most valuable asset. Membership in the Charlotte Chamber brings you in contact with the region’s largest business resource allowing you to build strategic relationships. Additionally, you will benefit from the wealth of information and growth opportunities exclusively provided through membership.

Benefits of Membership include:

• The Region’s Largest Business Network
  Membership includes you in the region’s largest business network and brings opportunities to develop strategic relationships. Who you know and what they know may be your most valuable asset.
• Online Membership Directory Listing
  Listing and a link to your Web site in our online directory at www.charlottechamber.com, which has 1.2 million unique visitors per year. Contact Jessica Cooke at jcooke@charlottechamber.com to update your contact information.
• “My Chamber App” Directory Listing
  Your company receives a free standard listing with your business name, category, address, phone number, web address and one search keyword on My Chamber App, our mobile member directory for smart phones. The application is available as a free download for iphones, Blackberries and android phones. Contact Kelsey Richards at krichards@ charlottechamber.com for upgraded listing options.
• At the Charlotte Chamber
  You and your employees receive unlimited subscriptions to our weekly newsletter, “At the Charlotte Chamber,” which contains our latest headlines and events for the coming week. Make sure we have your employees’ e-mails.
• Recognition as a New Member on our home page
  Your company will be recognized for one month on our home page, which receives 500,000 page views per month.
• Member News
  Promote your new hires, awards, new product offerings, new locations and other news in our online member news room. E-mail your news releases to news@charlottechamber.com.
• Member to Member Events Calendar
  Post your events and view information on business events throughout the Charlotte Region hosted by fellow chamber members at www.charlottechamber.com/membercalendar.
• Member discounts
  The member discount program allows our members to offer discounts to and take advantage of offers from fellow member companies. View current discounts through the member portal at www.charlottechamber.com/members.
• Networking (your first home chapter luncheon for free!)
  More than 120 information and networking opportunities each year through our seven geographical chapters. The fee will be waived for your first chapter luncheon in your geographical location. Contact Cherise Walker at cwalker@ charlottechamber.com for details.
• Career Center
  Find talent by accessing our free searchable Resume Bank and take advantage of discounted job postings through our partner, localobs.com.
• Advertising Discount
  Receive a 20 percent discount off all our advertising products for the first 60 days of membership. To learn more contact Kelsey Richards at krichards@charlottechamber.com.
• Mailing Labels
  Exclusive opportunity to purchase mailing labels of Charlotte Chamber members. Contact Jessica Cooke at jcooke@ charlottechamber.com for pricing specifics.
• Office Depot
  The Charlotte Chamber’s partnership with Office Depot combines the purchasing power of chambers across the country to offer our members steep discounts on commonly purchased office products.
• Certificates of Origin
  Discounted Certificates of Origin, documents required for international shipping. For additional information contact Sylvia Tomlinson at stomlinson@charlottechamber.com.
• Online Networking
  A ccess our members-only group on LinkedIn to network online with fellow Charlotte Chamber members. Visit www.charlottechamber.com/getsocial for more information on promoting your business through social media.
• Involvement
  An opportunity to engage and network at a high level with members involved in our policy, GreenWorks, industry, inclusion and chapter-focused committees.

In addition to the above benefits, your membership in the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce also supports :

• The work of our economic development team, which focuses on the recruitment, relocation and retention of businesses to Charlotte.
• The work of our full-time lobbyist who is in Raleigh during the legislative session and monitors all of the local governing bodies including city council, county commission and the school board.
• The work of our member engagement team in the areas of diversity, strategic partnerships and inclusion groups.

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
Minimum investment of $2,500

The Charlotte Chamber’s Premium Level is designed for the business that is looking to have a greater impact on the Charlotte community and reap greater benefits of membership as a result. This membership is designed to gain exposure to business leaders and decision makers at a high level, with a focus on mentorship and access to critical industry and market research

Our Premium Members are those professionals who play key roles in business development and in the community as well. 

(Includes all benefits of General Membership)
Benefits for Premium Level Members:

• Board of Advisors Welcome
  Invitation for you to join our Board of Advisor level members at their quarterly high-level cocktail reception. This reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the location will be announced in the invitation. The 2012 schedule is:
  • Monday, March 12
  • Monday, May 14
  • Monday, September 10
  • Monday, October 15
• Economic Development Research
  Our award winning economic development research team will provide one targeted data pull per your request. The list will be comprised of companies within a preferred geography, industry, employee range and/or other detailed criteria to serve as helpful leads in expanding your business. Please contact Erin Watkins at ewatkins@charlottechamber.com to obtain.
• Advertising Credit
  $250.00 advertising credit on an ad valued at $500 or greater within 60 days of joining. Contact Kelsey Richards at krichards@charlottechamber.com for advertising opportunities.
• Legislative Trips
  Invitations to legislative trips to Raleigh and Washington, D.C., that provide networking with investor-level members and bring you in contact with elected officials.
• Public Policy E-mail Briefing
  A report from our full time lobbyist in Raleigh to let you know the latest on legislation impacting Charlotte and the business community.

BOARD OF ADVISORS MEMBERSHIP
Minimum investment of $5,000

The Charlotte Chamber’s Board of Advisors was established in order to provide an additional leadership base for our Board of Directors. Charlotte is fortunate to have a high number of CEOs and executives who are actively involved in the Chamber, business life and the community.

A Board of Advisors membership demonstrates a company’s commitment to Charlotte and provides the member with the opportunity to assist the Chamber’s Board of Directors in making critical policy decisions.

(Includes all benefits of General Membership & Premium Level)
Benefits for Board of Advisor Level Members:

• Board of Advisors Meeting
  Invitation to four Board of Advisors meeting, each of which deals with current business and community issues and attracts more than 200 of the chamber’s top business leaders. Contact Marilyn Monson at mmonson@charlottechamber.comto secure your invitation. Meetings begin at 3:45 p.m. Receptions follow from 5 to 6 p.m. The 2012 schedule is:
  • Monday, April 23, Johnson & Wales University
  • Monday, August 27, UNC Charlotte Uptown (tentative)
  • Monday, November 26, The Ritz Carlton
  • Monday, January 28, 2013, TBD
• Board of Advisors Welcome
  Invitation to our quarterly Board of Advisors Welcome events where current board members welcome new Board of Advisors members in a high-level cocktail reception. This reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the location will be announced in the invitation. The 2012 schedule is:
  • Monday, March 12
  • Monday, May 14
  • Monday, September 10
  • Monday, October 15
• Inter City Visit
  Invitation to join more than 130 executives, government and media at this high-level annual event. We travel to another city to learn best practices on education, transportation, economic development, philanthropy, the arts, downtown redevelopment and more. The Charlotte Chamber has been conducting these two-day trips for more than 55 years. The 2012 Inter City Visit will be to London from May 19-23, 2012.
• Economic Development Field Trip
  The Economic Field Trip is a new event for 2012. It will give 50 Charlotte business leaders a look behind the scenes at an operation that has a major impact on economic development in Charlotte and the Carolinas. In 2012, we will travel to Charleston, S.C., to tour the S.C. ports facilities and meet with port officials who will give an in-depth overview of the operations and provide a peek behind the curtain at their facilities. We will also visit the new Boeing facility in Charleston where we will meet with Boeing executives and learn more about their plant and the new 787 Dreamliner aircraft being produced there. This trip will take place from September 19-20, 2012.
• Fall Planning Retreat
  Invitation to join more than 150 executives and chamber staff as we develop the chamber’s Program of Work for the upcoming year. This 24-hour retreat offers unparalleled high-level networking and opportunities to get more deeply involved. The 2012 Fall Planning Retreat will be in Charleston, S.C., from September 20-21, 2012.
• Economic Outlook Conference
  Invitation to this annual luncheon held in December featuring Charlotte’s best economic thinkers who provide a recap of the current year and give their economic forecasts for the coming year. It typically draws more than 600 attendees.
• Economic Development Research
  Our award-winning economic development research team will provide one targeted data pull per your request. The list will be comprised of companies within a preferred geography, industry, employee range and/or other detailed criteria to serve as helpful leads in expanding your business. Please contact Erin Watkins to obtain. You also receive a disc containing the following research publications in Excel format: Major Employer’s Directory, Manufactures Directory and International Review Directory. Also included in Excel format are the last four quarters of the New & Expanded Business Report as well as other valuable market research published by our research team.
• New & Expanded Business Report
  An advance, electronic copy of our quarterly New & Expanded Business Report that includes market data and a contact list of companies that have announced relocations or expansions.
• Investor Spotlight
  Your bio and headshot will appear in the Investor Spotlight page of our Web site for three months.
• Economic Development Breakfast
  Invitations to quarterly Economic Development breakfasts where recent economic development activities are discussed.
• Economic Development News
  An invitation to major economic development news conferences.
• Legislative Trips
  Invitations to legislative trips to Raleigh and Washington, D.C., that provide networking with investor-level members and bring you in contact with elected officials.
• Public Policy E-mail Briefing
  A report from our full-time lobbyist in Raleigh to let you know the latest on legislation impacting Charlotte and the business community.
• Advertising Credit
  $500 advertising credit on an ad valued at $1,000 or greater within 60 days of joining. Contact Kelsey Richards at krichards@charlottechamber.com for more information.
• Recognition on our Home Page
  For one month, your company will be highlighted as a new Board of Advisors member. Our home page receives about 85,000 unique visitors a month.
• Golf Privileges
  Receive golf privileges at NorthStone Club. Members - $50.00, Tuesday through Friday (includes cart); Guests - $58.00, Tuesday through Friday (includes cart). Book tee times three days in advance by contacting the Golf Shop at 704-948-4286, ext. 232.

President’s Circle, Director and Trustee Memberships are also available for companies that are extremely committed to our region’s continued economic growth and high quality of life and are willing to invest $10,000 or more. Additional information is available by contacting the Chamber.