Member Benefits
The Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce offers a membership program that provides a wide array of benefits and opportunities for businesses in the area. As a member, you can expect to receive networking opportunities through various events, marketing and promotion through different channels, sponsorship opportunities, involvement in committees and working groups, and access to business services.
DISCOUNTS
Radio Advertising
25 free 30-second commercials on 94.1 The Lake Radio. This offer is a $400.00 value.
Free Notary Services
Chamber membership entitles you to free notarization of your documents.
This service saves $25.00 per document.
Take advantage of these discounts and you could save more than the cost of your membership dues.
We welcome the opportunity to meet and review all of your membership benefits in detail.
Contact Director of Marketing and Events, Natalia Martin natalia@clemsonareachamber.org.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Chamber Plus Health Insurance
Member Rates for Legal Shield & Legal ID
Discounted radio and newspaper advertising opportunities
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings
Whether you’re opening a new business, have moved your business location or are simply celebrating a renovation or addition, we’ll be there with the ribbon, giant scissors and camera.
Exposure
We get your name and contact information out there! Members are listed in our annual printed Community Guide, in the online Member Directory, and are prominently promoted for all sponsorships.
Networking
Chamber events are the perfect place to get to know the business community and make new contacts. Whether it’s the State of Clemson Address, a ribbon cutting, a Business After Hours or the Golf Tournament, there are always new faces!
Sponsorships
The Chamber offers a number of sponsorship opportunities that allow members to provide their support while also increasing their visibility in the community.
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Ambassadors
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Annual Awards Banquet
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Business After Hours
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Membership Orientations
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Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings
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Special Events, such as the annual Golf Tournament
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State of Community Events
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Women In Business
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Clemson Young Professionals (40 and under)
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Clemson Farmers Market
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Eggs & Opportunities
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First Responder Luncheons
Participation
The Chamber is your passport to several important and very active community working groups. Take an opportunity to share your ideas and business acumen, by joining one or more of our committees:
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Ambassadors
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Clemson Young Professionals
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Marketing Committee
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Membership Committee
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Public Policy Committee
Member Events Promotion
Contact the Chamber with your special events and business milestones and we will add them to our bi- weekly e-newsletter. Email your event details to info@clemsonareachamber.org. We will cross-promote your event on our social media platforms.
Lobby Displays
The brochure racks in the chamber lobby are reserved for members to display brochures, business cards and other business information. Visitors use this information heavily, so stop by anytime to bring us your information or restock your items.
Membership Contact Information
The Chamber will provide, at no charge, a downloadable spreadsheet with our membership’s contact information.
Referrals
The majority of phone calls and emails the Chamber answers every day are requests for information. We proudly serve as a source of referrals to promote our members.
SERVICES
Chamber Radio Conversations
The Clemson Area Chamber is a voice on a number of radio stations--and we’re there to talk about you! We discuss upcoming chamber events as well as member happenings like ribbon cuttings, grand openings and celebrations.
Free Notarizations
Contact us at 864-654-1200 to schedule free notarization of your documents.
Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings
Whether you are opening a new business, have moved your business location or are simply celebrating a renovation or addition, we’ll be there with the ribbon and giant scissors!
Meeting Venue
The Chamber’s Board Room can be used for meetings or set up classroom-style for training sessions or presentations. A projector and screen area available. Contact the Chamber at 864-654-1200 or info@clemsonareachamber.org to reserve space.
Tourism Promotion
The Clemson Area Chamber is also responsible for the Clemson Visitor Center, whose mission is to bring visitors to our area to eat in our restaurants, shop in our stores, stay in our lodging properties and spend their dollars with our members.
Representation
The Clemson Area Chamber represents and advocates for our members and the communities we serve on the following working groups:
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Central Area Business Council
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Non-Profit Alliance
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Oconee Pickens Chamber Coalition
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Pendleton Area Business Association
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Upstate Chamber Coalition
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County, City and Town Council meetings
PUBLICATIONS
Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter
Every other week, the Chamber sends an e-newsletter right to your inbox full of valuable chamber and business community information. Email events, personnel changes, grand openings, sales or any other business news to info@clemsonareachamber.org to be included.
Community Guide & Directory
We publish the official Community Information Guide and Business Directory annually. The directory is a full-color magazine filled with all the information a newcomer, visitor or potential business owner might need. More than 2000 guides are distributed annually and all members have an opportunity to advertise in the publication and serve as a distribution point.
Social Media Platforms
The Chamber maintains active profiles across popular social media platforms. Our events, partners and members are promoted frequently.
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Seasonal:
Tourism:
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Visit Clemson
Chamber Member Decals
Let everyone know that your business is a proud supporter of the Clemson, Central, Six Mile & Pendleton communities with the Clemson Area Chamber decal.