Membership Benefits

Membership in the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber will provide you with instant access to one of the largest business networks available in the region. We are dedicated to our member’s growth and prosperity, supporting the businesses and professionals that make up our membership.

The Chamber also increases credibility and gives you access to networking and advocacy, marketing, and professional development.

Chamber member benefits apply to all your employees and each of them has full access. Smart businesses share this information with their employees and even add events and learning opportunities to the company newsletters and/or intranet/employee portal. Many members share these benefits as an extension of their own company perks, which can help you give your employees opportunities that may not be in your budget. Here are some of those highlights:

Chamber Benefits Include:

• Business Listings and links on the Chamber website, provide access to your business 24/7. Alphabetically and under two categories.
• Access to Chamber Community Networking Groups monthly
  • Inspire | a B2B Networking Group
  • SING | a Senior Care Networking Community
  • Lead by Faith | a Christian Business Networking Community
  • VICTORY | a Veteran Networking Community
• Access to Young Professionals Group, For those in their 20’s and 30’s
• Access to Networking events monthly (12 Business after Hours where you can make connections to grow your business and 5 Business & Breakfast for early risers)
• Complimentary Ribbon Cutting to announce membership, anniversaries, or new location.
• Complimentary Monthly digital Voice of Business Newsletter to keep you up to date.

Voice For Business Newsletter is an insert in The Winchester Star monthly to over 15,000 homes and businesses.

• Access to Notary Services that include Certificates of Origin
• Access to Marketing/Advertising on our TVRC member Facebook Chamber Connect Page, Chamber Calendars for events, Job Postings, Hot Deals, or Submit an update about your business by visiting the Chamber website fill in here.
• Access to a Membership Team to help you along the way.
• Access to affordable advertising options
• A voice in advocacy and Legislative page on the Chamber Website
• Signature Programs and Events that build and support our region.
• Publicize updates in your business free of charge. Submit your update HERE.
• Access to volunteer opportunities for personal and professional development

An over $2000.00 value! Also, contact your Small Business Development Center for even more complimentary business assistance to grow and maintain your business!

Here are a few instructions to help you:

Helpful videos for setting up your online profile.

• Update your personal profile | 1-minute VIDEO.
• Update your company profile | 1-minute VIDEO.

Add your photo to your profile – This helps people find you if they remember your business but not your name.

1. Login through the Chamber website, top left of the page.
2. Hit Personal, under account settings.
3. Hit photo and add and save changes.

How to generate your Digital Membership Badge - Proudly display your association with Top of Virginia Regional Chamber by placing this membership badge on your website.

1. Go into your company profile through your login.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the drop-down menu.
3. Hit Membership Badge
4. Generate

How to place an event on the Chamber or Community Calendar: If your organization has any fundraisers or community events, the calendar is a perfect place to put them as part of marketing your event. When you put anything on the calendar, you can manage it yourself rather than calling the chamber office to make any changes.

1. Go into your company profile through your login.
2. Hit the Events button at the top of the page.
3. Hit the blue Add Event button and fill out the form…don’t forget to use the Search Results Logo in the images…it really helps to make your event stand out.
4. If you forgot something…you can always go back in and hit the blue Manage Events near the Add Events button to make your changes.
5. Submit for approval.

How to Register for Multiple Chamber Events:

1. Go into your company profile through your login.
2. Hit the Events button at the top of the page.
3. Change Dates From…To…hit apply dates button.
4. Go to the left and hit Featured Events, and Category Chamber of Commerce.
5. Hit the Register Now green button for the events you want to attend. Your information will already populate the form. You can send it to your calendar.
6. Return to add more programs or events.

How to contact other members of the Chamber:

1. Go in through your login.
2. Hit the Directory at the top of the page, if you see that they have opted into email then you can reach them that way. If not, then the phone number and address will be available.
3. You can also filter your search by category.

 

How to pay a balance online:

1. Log into your chamber account
2. Look to the right and see the Account Balance PAY and hit that button.
3. Check the invoice in the box.
4. Hit Continue
5. Enter CC numbers …. Check the box that says Securely Save This Card if you are paying installments.
6. Make sure Email is entered (to get a receipt)

Affordable advertising opportunities:

Enhanced your company profile:

Basic Profile: Members who have the Basic Profile that comes with your membership have their member’s name, address, and phone number displayed in the online directory search results and may choose to have their business name hyperlinked to their Member Information page. All Display Attributes are available to members in the Basic Package. The Web Description / Text Context area includes the following fields: Description, Hours of Operation, Driving Directions, and 240 characters for Keywords. Web Photos and Images are not available. Example: Basic Directory Listing

Enhanced Profile: Members upgraded to an Enhanced Member Profile have their member’s name, address, and phone number displayed in the online directory search results and may choose to have their member name hyperlinked to their Member Information page. All Display Attributes are available to members in the Enhanced Package. The Web Description / Text Content area includes the following fields: Description, Results Summary, Hours of Operation, Driving Directions, Additional Bulleted Description, and unlimited characters for Keywords. All Web Photos & Images selections are available which include a search results icon, logo image, a photo gallery, video, and a map image selection.       Example: Enhanced Directory Listing

                                                                      

Voice For Business Newsletter: Goes into the ‘Winchester Star monthly and reached 16,000 homes and businesses as well as a digital version goes to all member emails which is an additional 3000+ people.

Prices:

• Business Card Size - $75.00
• ¼ page ad - $150.00
• ½ page ad – $300.00
• Full page ad ranges between $500-600.00

 

Chamber E-Blast is for digital advertising and is exclusive and reaches 3000+ email addresses.

• Static E-Blast - $250
• Video E-Blast - $350

 

Top of Mind E-Blast is a digital advertisement that includes Chamber Events and other member ads.

• Top Ad - $100.00
• Middle Ad - $75.00
• Bottom Ad - $100.00

 

Marketing Bundles:

• $5000.00 includes Presidents Level Sponsorship + Extended Marketing Package, enhanced profile, 9 ¼ page ads in newsletter, and 1 E-Blast ($5220.00 value)
• $1000.00 includes Enhanced Profile, 2 E-Blasts, and 3-¼ page ads in the newsletter ($1070.00 value)
• $500. 00 includes one E-blast, two ¼ page ads in the newsletter ($550.00 value)

 

Sponsorship:  Sponsorships are available to elevate your business as well!