Chamber Membership
The Chamber serves as a community partner to all types of businesses.
Membership is open to any business or organization interested in increasing the economic success of the Houston Metropolitan Area. When a company enrolls in the Chamber, all their employees become members of the Chamber of Commerce as well. All benefits and member to member specials and discounts apply to everyone in the company.
Membership is open to meet our members special business needs. Members who make the time to meet with the Chamber staff can maximize their Chamber membership by giving the Chamber a better understanding on how the Chamber can help them. Whether it is an introduction, a special promotion or collaborating on an event, the Chamber takes time to get to know our members and how the Chamber can assist.
Membership is open to for-profit businesses, non-profits, community-based and advocacy businesses. The Chamber offers these businesses a platform as well, to increase their visibility, their membership rosters, and their fundraising capability.
Membership Benefits
Networking
Visibility
Marketing
Referral Development
Legislative Voice
Personal & Professional Development
Chamber Membership as a Business Strategy
59% of consumers believe that being active in their local Chamber is doing the right thing, not only for the community but for their own success as well. A Chamber of Commerce is considered a ‘trusted table’, a reliable resource for important information and referrals. Members enjoy the alignment with the Chamber and are considered more reputable, solid and giving contributors to their community.
Houston and the surrounding counties represent a huge market area, where business can grow, develop and thrive. There is an opportunity for everyone in the area, hence the large population influx. However, competition is fierce. Chamber members and their businesses enjoy a competitive edge. Each member and their businesses enjoy:
49% in favorable consumer rating
71 % in consumer awareness
68% increase in local reputation
80% increase in the likelihood that consumers will patronize the business in the future
The study conducted by the Shapiro Group in conjunction with the Association of Chamber Executives
Community
Houston is a huge diverse, global gateway. Most Chamber members join to get involved with their community; however, they are not sure how. Being a Chamber member gives you the opportunity to tap into the Chamber’s vast storehouse of knowledge and our extensive network to help you find the best fit..
