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SAVINGS BENEFITS

THE ENERGY ALLIANCE SAVES YOU MONEY ON ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS
The Energy Alliance program provides reduced electric and gas rates for all participating Chamber member businesses AND their employees. Over $1,000,000 was saved by local business in the first few years of the program. This year will be even more, as participating businesses save 5-9% (approximately) on their rates. Members can sign up anytime and begin saving now. SIGN UP NOW
HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
The Chamber offers different Blue Cross/Blue Shield group health insurance plans-- Comprehensive, EPO's, HMO's and PPO's- and Medicare supplement plans. We are constantly researching for other plans that will provide more choices in affordable health coverage to small business and sole proprietors. We also offer a comprehensive group dental plan through Guardian. 
HEALTH RATES
DENTAL RATES
COST EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING
Members can advertise their products and services in the Chamber's monthly newsletter (distributed free to 1200 businesses monthly), the Business Directory/Buyers Guide (3-4,000 distributed to members, people relocating to the county, and incoming soldiers and their families at Ft. Drum), and on our website. Your business's fliers can be inserted in the newsletter at a reasonable cost. Advertising with the Chamber is cost effective because your ads reach a specific targeted market. MORE
SPONSORSHIPS
The Chamber's sponsorship program provides members with a variety of ways to associate their business with prestigious Chamber events for a specific return on their investment (amounts vary with each event). Business After Hours, Business Fair, Outdoor Recreation Expo, the Annual and Fall Dinners are just a few of the opportunities to promote your business. Contact the Chamber regarding sponsorship: MORE

WEBSITE
Every Chamber member has a presence in our online membership directory. Our database is updated daily with membership information changes and new membership additions.  FREE links are provided to every member's website and email addresses are listed.  

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY/BUYERS' GUIDE
Members receive three FREE listings in the annual publication of the Chamber's Membership Directory/Buyers' Guide: alphabetical and two classified listings by category.  The guide is widely distributed to the North Country business community, relocating individuals and families, and incoming Ft. Drum soldiers.

NEW MEMBER PROFILE
When a new member joins the Chamber, a profile of that business is featured in the monthly newsletter at no cost and is distributed to 1200 businesses. The business is also featured on our website for one month.

BULK MAILING PERMIT
Chamber members are able to use the Chamber's Bulk Mailing Permit for a minimal administraion fee of $10 per mailing, for mailings of 200 pieces or more. Postage costs are greatly reduced. For a processing fee, Chamber staff will put the mailing together for you and deliver it to the post office. Postage is additional. For more information, please contact Michelle Farrell at (315) 788-4400 or email to chamber@watertownny.com

RELOCATION PACKETS
The Chamber promotes Jefferson County as a potential business site and a great place to live by providing information to businesses and individuals considering relocating or expanding here. Packets are available on a limited basis to members for recruiting purposes at a minimal cost. For more information, please contact Michelle Farrell at (315) 788-4400 or email to chamber@watertownny.com

DISCOUNTS ON EVENTS
Registration and admission fees are generally discounted for Chamber members (Business After Hours, Business Fair, etc.)

MEETING ROOM
The Conference Room is available at no cost to members for business meeting and gatherings.

Sam's Club

Members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Receive a $10.00 Gift Card when you joinor renew as a Sam's Club Member. (expires Dec. 31, 2010)

www.uschamber.com/member/benefits/samsclub

Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce 1241 Coffeen St. Watertown, NY 13601, T 315.788.4400, F 315.788.3369, chamber@watertownny.com
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