Member Benefits

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitor Center understands that most business owners and managers ask, “Why should I join the Chamber? What’s in it for my business?”  To help you answer these questions, we’ve listed below a few of the top benefits.

Benefits of Membership

The benefits of membership in the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center are both direct and significant, with a variety of opportunities for advertising, networking, referrals, personal and business participation. Becoming a member strengthens your position in the rapidly growing Lexington Community and surrounding areas by enhancing the visibility of your business. Current economic conditions makes joining our Chamber the best marketing and promotional strategy you as a business owner and/or manager can make.  Membership is truly one of the best returns on investments you can initiate in growing your business. Some of the opportunities enjoyed are:

Networking Opportunities

Members and guests have the opportunity to participate in networking events such as Monthly Breakfast Meetings, Business Expos, Speed Networking, Small Business Celebration, Business After Hours, and Ribbon Cuttings just to name a few. 

• Monthly Breakfast Meetings: Jump start your day by meeting and networking with other Chamber members. Hear experts’ present information that may be critical to your business growth. (Held the 2nd Tuesday of each month.) Cost: $7 per person at the door or $65 per year.
  
  Business After Hours: These events give members the opportunity to network with others in the business community in a relaxed setting, while mingling with potential customers, business associates, and community leaders.  Complimentary beer, wine and appetizers are served.
  
  Annual Gala & Auction: A formal event, open to the public, designed to promote the Lexington Community and to have fun while raising funds for the Chamber. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, with a live and silent auction.
  
  Annual Golf Tournaments: Networking at its best! Combine a relaxing day of golf with the opportunity to interact with other business professionals. Have fun and promote your business at the same time.
  
  Small Business Celebration/Steak Supper: Enjoy country-style steak and fellowship with Chamber members and business leaders.  This event is geared to recognize superb leaders in the community.  The Small Business Person of the year is recognized.
  
  Business Expos: Companies of every size present their products and services during this event. It is an ideal opportunity to grow existing business relationships and find new suppliers, customers and partners.
  
  

Referrals, Website Exposure, On-line Promotions and more….

Worldwide the Chamber of Commerce is viewed as a credible source for business referrals. We refer Chamber Members and we promote our membership through personal calls, visits, trade shows, and publications on the web at www.lexingtonsc.org. Referrals are given for member businesses only.

Public Events

The Chamber welcomes the opportunity to assist you with events like: Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, and Groundbreaking Ceremonies. Our staff is available to assist with your planned events by spreading the news through email, area media contacts, and  our quarterly newsletter, as well as calendar postings on the Chamber website.  We will provide scissors, a ribbon, or a shovel and will bring Dignitaries and Chamber representatives to your event.

Communication and Quarterly Newsletter

Weekly email blasts and newsletters help to update you on Chamber events and community activities.

Membership Directory & Buyers Guide

Listings in the Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide puts your business name in the hands of thousands of people who are looking for products and services.  Distribution includes newcomers to our area and all Chamber members, who look to each other for many of their business needs. 

Visitor Center Information

Members may display company literature and business cards at the Chamber Visitors Center. The Visitor's Center has information about tourism, clubs, organizations, business, industry, relocation and general information.

Member-2-Member Discounts (M2M)

The Member to Member Discount Program features member businesses discounts for  products, goods, and services. This is a great networking opportunity as well as partnership builder. It brings other members to your door. For the member, saving money on goods and services maximizes your membership investment. Actually, the savings may exceed your annual membership dues. Call the Chamber and ask about membership rates and discount cards.

"I have found the folks who work for the Lexington Chamber to be very helpful and friendly, and great salespeople for Span. As well, the other members that I have met have enriched my life both personally and professionally. While I do business with many of these folks, my evenings and weekend are often also spent with them as they become business partners and friends. The high level of character and friendliness makes joining the Lexington Chamber of Commerce one of the the most sensible business decisions a company can make!"

-James Johnson

Facility Manager

Span Group