Member Benefits

Joining the DeKalb Chamber helps you invest in the community and connect with likeminded professionals. We are a member-based organization that reflects the needs of its members by being strategic, responsive, and collaborative. What you find of value to your business or organization is specific to you. Below you'll find a list of benefits.

Our members want to make DeKalb the best place to visit, work, grow your business or organization, and live. If you’re interested becoming a member, contact our Membership Manager, Anna Wilson, to see what the DeKalb Chamber can do to meet your business needs.

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Ability to Connect with the Community

  • Be part of Chamber campaigns
  • Promote your business at community-geared events, such as the Local Showcase and Family Fun Fest
  • Display business cards and information in the Chamber’s office
  • Share your events on online Community Calendar
  • Add items to New Residence Bags and New Teacher Welcome Bags
  • Sponsor and/or participate in community geared events
  • Be found through Chamber Business Directory & Area Guide Listing, both digitally and in-print
  • Discounted DeKalb Farmers’ Market vendor rate
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Gain Visibility

  • Host a ribbon cutting for your business or organization – shared online, on social media, and in-print
  • Online profile to boost your SEO, gaining you more visibility on Google, Yahoo, and Bing
  • Sponsorships for  events such as the Annual Golf Outing, Annual Celebration Dinner, and more
  • Opportunity to be a Platinum or Annual Chamber Sponsor
  • Advertise with e-blasts through Constant Contact and on Chamber social media platforms
  • Participate in monthly radio show
  • Post a Member News item featured on website and in weekly Chamber e-blasts
  • Included in printed and digital Business Directory & Area Guide
  • Opportunities to be included in Chamber Exclusive events
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Become an Active Chamber Member

  • Leadership Academy
  • Gather Women's Leadership Group
  • Ambassadors
  • Referral Group
  • Business Vitality Committee
  • Latino Business Group
  • Board of Directors
  • Attend networking events – Business After Hours, Quick Connections, TOMA, On the Menu, and Ribbon Cuttings
  • Volunteer at events
  • Post our Proud Member logo on your website
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Opportunity to Collaborate with the Chamber

  • Bid on Chamber RFPs
  • Host Chamber events, such as Business After Hours, Winter Bash, and Ribbon Cuttings
  • Receive referrals
  • Ability to sponsor events and suggest new sponsorship ideas
  • Host On the Menu
  • Brainstorm membership to maximize presence
  • Share your thoughts and ideas on how to improve services, programs, and campaigns
  • Opportunity to represent business/industry on Chamber Board of Directors
  • Record In the Loop
  • Connect with community leaders
  • Advocate for business interest
  • 110% Club Membership
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Access to Chamber Communication

  • Accurate and reliable resources for grants, loans, and best practices from local to national levels
  • First to know about events, campaigns, and sponsorship opportunities
  • Learn about webinars and training opportunities
  • Access to Chamber Member Mailing List
  • As a 110% Club Member, get the New Neighbor List that includes names and addresses of new residents and business  in DeKalb County
  • Hear about other members services, events, and more
  • Send e-blast to other members through Constant Contact with plus a post on Chamber's Facebook page
  • Ambassador Mentor for first 6 months of membership
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Access to Chamber Profile

  • Ability to change and update profile 24/7 online (mobile version available)
  • Link to your website to help boost your SEO
  • Access to Year-To-Date live Referral Report
  • Connect social media links to profile – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Yelp, etc.
  • Add keywords to grow your reach
  • Add your logo and photos to profile
  • Share you story and company description on profile
  • Linked phone number for direct calls
  • Linked message box for direct referrals
  • Linked Category Listing
  • Linked map location
  • Post News Items
  • Post Guest Columnist
  • Post events on Chamber Community Calendar
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Cost-free Extras Included

  • Proud Member Logo & window cling
  • Conference room rental
  • Raffle drum rental
  • Bulk mail permit stamp
  • Chamber Directories for your organization
  • Welcome Bags for new or potential hires
  • Projector
  • Winter Bash attendance
  • Referrals
Click the button below to Download the Membership Overview page.
Membership Overview