Consider Joining a Chamber Of Commerce

A chamber of commerce is a local business network found in almost every major city. It is a great place for entrepreneurs to meet other business owners and make important connections. If you are a business owner or trying to get your business up and running, check out your local chamber of commerce and explore some of their benefits:
A channel for advertising your goods or service: The more people know about what you have to offer, the wider your potential market becomes. A chamber of commerce is a great place to increase those connections.
Learning opportunities: Interacting with other business owners will help you become a better business person and will help you learn more efficient ways of running the business. There are  regular events
Pooled rates and services: Joining a chamber of commerce may also help you get better rates for essential operational services such as business insurance, marketing services and health insurance if applicable. The chamber negotiates better rates for various services that is extremely helpful for small businesses.
Access to Mentors: The chamber of commerce is also a great place to people who can provide advise and mentorship for upcoming business people.
Marketing opportunities: Most chambers publish a directory of their members with contact information and a brief description of their goods and/or services. This is a great marketing tool especially for local businesses. It helps other people find them.

Here is a testimonial of how one business owner has benefited from membership

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