Networking
Why Your Business Should Be a Member of Your
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Member Business Directory
Your business will be listed in the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory. Printed and distributed annually to more than 900 members with over 500 copies per year purchased by individuals, both locally and nationwide, includes an alphabetical and categorical listing of all members.
On-line Chamber Member Directory
Your business will be listed in the on-line business directory on the Chamber’s web site, www.yakima.org. Averaging over 80,000 hits per year, our web site is capable of member-to-member discounts, listing employment opportunities with your business or organization, posting “hot deals”, and e-referrals. In addition, you will have the capability to insert your own explanation of what your business specializes in, directions to your facility, and links to your own web site and e-mail addresses.
Monthly Publication - the Action Report Magazine
Mailed to 1,400 business professionals, the Action Report provides you with a professional and economical advertising venue. In the Business Brief section, you may announce new hires, recent renovations, product upgrades, and other important information complimentary to you. Action Report rates and agreement
E-Bulletin
You will receive weekly e-mails regarding Chamber events, program announcements, and issues relating to our legislative agenda. E-Bulletin rates and agreement
Use of Chamber Meeting Room Facilities
The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce offers free quarterly use of our meeting space as a member benefit. For usage beyond that and outside of operating hours please refer to our facilities use rental agreement. Facilites Use Rental Agreement
Referral Service
Your business will be referred over non-members when the Chamber receives inquires for referrals – MEMBERS ALWAYS HAVE FIRST PRIORITY!
Relocation Packages
Your business is invited to provide promotional material in relocation packages. These packages are mailed throughout the Unites States to persons interested in relocating to our community.
Legislative Team and Agenda
Comprised of President/CEO, and Chamber members, this team meets monthly discussing regulations directly effecting Washington businesses with the goal of working with city, county, and state officials to make operating your business in Washington State less cumbersome.
Business After Hours
A different organization hosts this popular event the third Tuesday of each month. You will network with business professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. People prefer to do business with people they know, so bring plenty of business cards! There is no additional cost for members to attend and $5 for non-members. If your business would like to host Business After Hours, please submit the following form to amy@yakima.org. "Business After Hours" hosting form here
Business Expo
Always held in March, this “trade show” event is our largest networking event each year. You may purchase a space to display your wares or simply mingle among the attendees to network, enjoy the music, sample the hors d’oeuvres, and have fun. Lots of food, fun, and door prizes too!
General Membership Luncheons
These monthly lunches are designed for fun, networking, and education. General Memberships Luncheons are generally presented on the second Monday of each month, and announced via Chamber email newsletters and on our homepage here at www.yakima.org
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening
You may receive assistance from the Yakima Chamber and our Ambassadors to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony. We will provide ribbon, giant cutting scissors, and a media list if you wish. Click here for a Chamber Ribbon Cutting Host Request Form.
Annual Chamber and Ted Robertson Community Service Awards Banquet
- Ted Robertson Community Service Tribute commemorates a person who has shown continuous volunteer service to the Yakima Community. Each year the past Chamber board chairs present this prestigious award.
- Annual awards event that showcases Yakima area businesses in the following categories - Annual Business Excellence, Emerging Business of the Year, Member of the Year, & Business of the Year. Sponsoship Opportunities Sponsorship Contract
Sponsorships
You may showcase your business in the community by sponsoring Chamber events and programs. Sponsorship opportunities include the Business Expo, BIZ Seminars, Wall of Images, General Membership Lunches, New Member Orientations, Business Education Partnership, Web Site advertising, and many more. Sponsorships are a vital opportunity for you to dramatically increase your business recognition and strength in our valley. These opportunities are reserved for Chamber members only.
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