Why join the Chamber?
It’s a great question and an important one when there is no shortage of items eating away at your bottom line. There are lots of reasons to join, but we feel the three reasons below, no matter the size of your business, are key benefits our members receive when they join the Harrison County Chamber
Grow Your Business
Business Referrals
Members are the only businesses recommended when the Chamber is asked for referrals.
Membership Promotion
The Chamber offers assistance and marketing support with activities that promote businesses such as Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, or Open Houses.
Chamber Website
Membership Listings are added to the website at no charge and enhancements are available. Available promotion opportunities include website sponsorship and electronic newsletter membership listings.
Mailing Labels
One set of mailing labels is provided to any member, upon request, at no charge. Limit one request per member per year. Additional mailing labels may be purchased for $50 per set after the initial complimentary set.
Certificates of Origin
Provided by the Chamber to verify where a good or product is produced, used for international trade.
Economic Development
The Chamber partners with the Harrison County Economic Development Corporation to address economic development issues that impact our community.
Chamber + Shelter Insurance
Your employees count on you to provide quality benefits. That's why the Chamber has partnered with Shelter Insurance to make it easier for you to provide voluntary employee benefits at no cost to you. To learn more about this program, download the benefits brochure by clicking the the 'Learn More' button.
Get Involved
Business After Hours Events
Hosting a Business After Hours is a great way to display your facility, goods, and services. Attending a Business After Hours is a great way to network with your fellow Chamber members.
Chamber Member’s Day
This annual event provides members an opportunity to network in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. You can choose to participate in the all-inclusive golf scramble, dinner or both.
Chairman’s Award
The Chairman’s Award promotes community service by annually recognizing a Harrison County resident or organization for outstanding community service.
Community Representation
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff represent Chamber members on key community and business development organizations throughout Harrison County.
Business Advocacy
Your voice is heard! The Chamber maintains constant communication with local, state, and national government representatives, addressing issues that could have an impact on the business community, as well as the community at large.
Education
The Chamber has established an Education Endowment Fund with the Harison County Community Foundation. The Chamber grants scholarships each year to graduating high school students, one to each high school district in the county.
Stay Up-to-Date
Publications
This is Harrison County magazine and member directory, as well as the Strategic Plan, are provided to members are no charge.
Seminars
The Chamber conducts seminars and educational programs on a variety of business topics.
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting provides an opportunity for the Chamber to update the membership on the programs and activities of the prior year.
Small Business Development
The Chamber works closely with the Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center to provide free initial counseling for your business at the Chamber office. Advanced business consulting services and training are also available and may require a nominal fee for participation.
This is Harrison County
Produced annually in partnership with O’Bannon Publishing Co., Inc, this high quality full color magazine showcases what Harrison County has to offer. A Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide are included in the magazine. All members have the option to purchase advertising space in this publication with complimentary membership listings.
Ready to Join?
Awesome!
Just follow the link below, take a few minutes to fill out the application, and you’re on your way to joining a business community that’s built to help you succeed.
Not Convinced?
No Problem!
If you need a few more reasons to join the Chamber, just click the button to access a brochure with some more in-depth information about all the benefits of a membership.