Benefits of the Chamber

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Have you ever looked at the number of benefits available to you through your Chamber membership?

• Credibility: Your Chamber membership says that you value the business associations and visibility that come with the affiliation. Your membership represents a commitment to the value of the region
  
• Referrals: If you a question regarding our community, whom do you call? The Chamber. We receive many inquiries each day about products, services, recreation, dining, and lodging. We are proud to refer Chamber members when responding to these requests.
  
• Visitor Information: As a member, you are entitled to distribute your cards and brochures at the Chamber sponsored functions and the visitor center. We mail relocation and visitor packets to people all over the United States. The Chamber sees visitors from all over the world at the Visitor Center.
  
• Business Spotlight:
  This is a perfect way to showcase your business at a Chamber meeting and to network your product.
  
• Advertising: As a member, your dues go toward advertising our region and your business through publications. The Southern Idaho Magazine and area brochures. The more members we have the more we can advertise our region to attract visitors.
  
• Website: Our website currently receives views from people all over the world. These translate into exposure to your business.
  
• Online Listing: As a member, you are entitled to have your business displayed on the website. This enhances the exposure to your business when visitors search our site
  
• Business Directory Listing: Your membership dues entitle you to a complete business listing, including name, address, logo, website, email etc.
  

More Benefits…

• Community Projects: The Chamber of Commerce is involved with many local charities and community volunteer organizations in ongoing effort to make Shoshone an inviting environment for visitors and for the people who live here.
  
• Networking: The Shoshone Chamber of Commerce enhances the business community by working with City and County officials to promote the business community. A Chamber board member represents Shoshone on the Southern Idaho Tourism Board.
  
• Share Your News: Tell the residents of Shoshone and it is surrounding areas what new and exciting things are happening within your business. That means you are always welcome to give us information about your business whenever you would like. Now we do ask that that not be used as a typical advertising tool such as 2 for 1 company special or a "best price in town type article" You can, however, tell us about a new employee or manager, a remodel or location change, a community event you may be sponsoring, an award or recognition your business has received, a thank you to someone within the community... the possibilities.
  
• Ribbon Cutting: The Chamber offers for all new Chamber and non-Chamber businesses or organizations. The Chamber will invite the local media to take a picture and run a short article in the local newspaper. Businesses that have done remodeling, moved locations or made a significant change to their business plan may also consider having a ribbon cutting event to highlight the new changes to their business.
  
• Events: There are many events the Shoshone Chamber of Commerce hold that offer diverse opportunities for Chamber members and businesses to expand their networks, learn valuable information skills, and gain exposure through sponsorships. Events include General Membership meetings, After Hours and Ribbon Cuttings, Chamber Banquet, and the Annual Chamber Sponsored Shoshone Arts in the Park. The Chamber is also connected with every local event and keeps its members updated