Joining the Chamber of Commerce is not an expense, it's an investment!
KCKL 95.9 FM/KLVQ1410AM features the chamber of commerce in a once monthly radio show (first Tuesday of the month, 8:30 - 9:00 AM) to promote new members, chamber events, etc. The chamber President chats with Tim Howard about subjects of her choice.
EXCLUSIVE REFERRAL - The Chamber receives dozens of emails, calls and walk-ins weekly from potential customers looking for goods and services - we refer them to CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY.
RIBBON CUTTINGS/GROUND BREAKINGS - The Chamber offers all new members/new owners/relocated businesses a Ribbon Cutting or new businesses under construction, a ground breaking, which appears in area newspapers - providing additional advertising at no cost to the member.
FREE ADVERTISING THROUGH EMAIL - periodic (always at least weekly) notices, forwards of special promotions, community events, non-profit notices.
VALUED LOW COST AD RATES - In all Chamber publications, including the map and magazine and newsletter, space is made available to promote our members' products and services.
TGCCLACC AMBASSADORS - A group of twenty or more Ambassadors working to promote the Chamber and area businesses are on hand for ribbon cuttings and other Chamber events. They are also involved with member retention through visitations, acting as the voice of the members to the Chamber Board of Directors. They are Chamber members who are dedicated to “Community Unity”.
FREE LISTING IN MAGAZINE - Chamber members are offered a FREE business listing in the area Chamber magazine. This is sent to hundreds of inquirers each year and is also distributed at the Dallas Boat Show where thousands of visitors pick up a copy to take home.
LEGISLATIVE COMMUNICATION - The Chamber staff is in constant contact with elected officials on the local, state and federal level. TGCCLACC sponsors a Cedar Creek Lake Day in Austin when the Legislature is in session. Meetings are arranged with appropriate state agencies so that the group can address issues of concern to chamber members. All members are invited and encouraged to travel to Austin and participate.
UNIFICATION - Your membership in any Branch of TGCCLACC automatically entitles you to full membership benefits.
RECOGNITION - Each year the Chamber selects an “Ambassador of the Year”, a “Lifetime Achievement Award” and a “Citizen of the Year Award”, which are presented at A Taste of Cedar Creek Lake Awards Banquet each spring.
SAVINGS ON LARGE MAILINGS - TGCCLACC offers the use of our Bulk Mail permit to members. This service is available to members in good standing for mailings of 200 pieces or more. Members can also insert a piece in a chamber mailing for a nominal fee!
FREE WEBSITE LISTING - All members are given a free categorized listing on our website. Web links are available for a nominal fee.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - The Chamber holds periodic Business After Hours where members gather at a different location each month for a networking opportunity.
MONTHLY LUNCHEONS - The Chamber holds Monthly Luncheon meetings where various programs are presented to inform and educate members about issues relevant to the business community.
DISPLAY RACKS - The chamber office displays members' literature and business cards in their lobby.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES - Members are encouraged to attend Chamber activities to network with other business people. The Chamber encourages its members to patronize other Chamber members for goods and services.
AND MORE... Meeting Notices, Educational Opportunities, Town Hall Meetings, Dallas Winter Boat Show, Staff Assistance, Calendar of Events, plus the Staff is constantly looking for new & beneficial programs to bring to the members.
