Your business will be listed in the online business directory on the Chamber’s web site, www.yakima.org. Averaging over 130,000 unique visitors a year, our web site is capable of member-to-member discounts, listing employment opportunities with your business or organization, and posting “hot deals”. 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.
The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce offers Business Health Trust to our members. Whether you have two employees or more than 100, we can help you create a benefits program that attracts talent and keeps your employees healthy and productive at a budget you can afford. Learn more about why we're Washington's source for employee benefits. Visit www.businesshealthtrust.com to learn more about our plan offerings, cost-saving opportunities and wellness resources.
The Chamber Voice is a bi-monthly on-line newsletter. Printed copies are available.
You will receive weekly e-mails regarding Chamber events, program announcements, and issues relating to our legislative agenda. E-newsletter rates and agreement
Chamber University seminars address topics which are timely and helpful for a business owner, manager, and/or employee. For example, customer service seminars, workman’s compensation regulations, getting the most from your web site, hiring quality employees, and many, many more. Topics are chosen by our members for our members.
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
Your business will be referred over non-members when the Chamber receives inquires for referrals – MEMBERS ALWAYS HAVE FIRST PRIORITY!
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.
Constant Contact for Chamber Members
As a Chamber member, you can get some of the biggest discounts on Constant Contact's Email Marketing to help you stay in touch with your customers.
A different organization hosts this popular event on 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 Lindsey@yakima.org. "Business After Hours" agreement form click here
These monthly lunches are designed for fun, networking, and education. Committee members choose speakers and topics relevant to our members and our business community.
You may receive assistance from the Yakima Chamber and our Ambassadors to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony. We will provide ribbons, giant cutting scissors, and invites to other members, media, and the community. Click here for a Chamber Ribbon Cutting Host Request Form.
You may showcase your business in the community by sponsoring Chamber events and programs. Sponsorship opportunities include Seminars, Wall of Images, Membership Lunches, New Member Orientations, 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.