Each month the Chamber holds two complimentary networking events, providing members with valuable Face to Face opportunity to meet prospective clients or continue to build on those relationships you’ve already established.
Business after Hours; every 2nd Tuesday
Business & Breakfast; every 3rd Tuesday
Power Networking Lunch; every 4th Tuesday
Leadshare Groups
For more information on these or other events please visit our Events Calendar.
“NEW” SHOP THE TOP
As a member, you save money by taking advantage of the following ongoing discounts and affinity programs offered to reduce your bottom line expenses.
EFFECTIVE AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING
Business Agenda, our monthly newsletter distributed to more than 900 business members.
Annual Directory
Regional Map
Website
VALUABLE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Receive a free listing in the Chamber's Community
Receive a free listing on the Chamber's website, as well as a free link from the Chamber's business directory to your company's web site.
FREE referrals! Almost daily the Chamber receives visitors & phone calls inquiring about local businesses. The Chamber refers - MEMBERS ONLY!
As a new member (when you join) the following month you’ll receive a free listing in the Chamber's monthly newsletter, distributed to more than 900 monthly
Ribbon cutting/Grand Opening photo opportunity new businesses.
Host a Monthly Business after Hours or Business & Breakfast.
Throughout the year TVRC teams up with members that are experts to offer several educational & training seminars; Networking 101, Entrepreneurs’ Express, and Social Media for Businesses are some examples.
PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS
We give a collective voice to business and industry. Your voice should be HEARD! Our Public Policy Committee identifies legislative issues of importance to members, small and large, and represents those concerns to legislators and other elected and appointed government officials. The Chamber maintains frequent contact with key people in all levels of government, Federal, State, County, and City.
CHAMBER SOLUTIONS BOTTOM LINE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR INVESTMENT
Because we are the largest business organization in Shenandoah Valley we have several affiliations that provide our member partners with special benefits and discounts that can boost your business’ bottom line. Let us help you save some money and increase productivity!
Enjoy special access at no additional charge. As a member partner of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber you are also a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Check out the small business toolkits available to you at www.uschamber.com. You’ll find the following toolkits useful in your business: Employer, Finance, Employee Screening, Government Contracting, Hiring, Insurance, Office Management, Sales and Marketing, Security, Startup, Tax and Trade.
The Chamber is pleased to offer members with 2-99 employees free money saving “value-added” benefits. Although monthly premiums are not reduced, your employees can save hundreds of dollars a year by having these special “value-added” benefits. Voluntary Dental Plans enable you to meet the dental needs of your employees at little or no cost to your business. Companion Life has a special cost-effective dental program exclusively for Chamber members.
Supplemental insurance provides you the opportunity to offer additional benefit choices to your employees without incurring added costs to your business. Worksite Solutions has created a special offering specifically for Chamber members.
The power to save on your business communication needs. No contracts, no minimums, simply everyday savings on long distance calling with PowerNet Global.
OFFICE MAX
Tap into the strength of a huge buying group! Our negotiated contract pricing provides savings that are normally reserved for the “big business.” Now all members, regardless of size, have access to these remarkable discounts. Additionally, your orders are shipped directly to your door, free of charge. And, there’s a Retail Connect Card that provides the same contract pricing at your local OfficeMax store.
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber conducts Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies as a free service to Chamber partners. Ceremonies can be performed by themselves or as a part of an open house or grand opening.
There are many benefits to having a ribbon cutting ceremony for your new business. Ribbon cutting photos appear in the Business Agenda, which is mailed to over 900 individuals and distributed to business locations throughout the Region, and emailed to over 1600 individuals.
To qualify, you must be a member of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber and:
You must be within your first year (12 months) of opening your business
