MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce

Member Benefits

Auto-Owners Insurance Discount – Most members may be eligible for a discount on their insurance premiums through their local Auto-Owners agent.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Discount – Qualifying business members can save on employee benefits products like: Group Health, Group Life & Accidental Death, Dental, Long and Short Term Disability, and Long Term Care.  This member benefit is offered through Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc.

Free and Discounted Advertising Rates – A paid advertising schedule on Live 101.9 FM is matched with free advertising of equal value; Initial month’s free advertising with bainbridgega.com

U.S. & Georgia Chamber Membership – As a local chamber member, business members may also take advantage of being a U.S. and Georgia Chamber Member.  The U.S. Chamber offers discounts and services including: FedEx, Avis, Budget, Monster, Salesgenie.com, and other U.S. Chamber deals.  The Georgia Chamber offers the following discounts and services: Atlas Van Lines / Lytle’s Transfer & Storage, Auto-Owners Insurance, DentalPlans.com, Drugs Don’t Work Program, Office Depot, Recycle Rewards, Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc.,  Sam's Club, Yellow Transportation and a speaker’s bureau.

Member Referral Service – It is the chamber’s policy to refer its members first when we receive inquiries for a particular type business or service.

Networking Events – Members have the opportunity to attend breakfast meetings, Business After Hours, membership mingles, annual banquet, seminars, and workshops as an alternate way to conduct business and meet with other professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.

Ribbon Cutting / Ground Breaking – The chamber staff can make arrangements for these qualifying ceremonies upon request.  Some restrictions apply.

Bainbridge Bucks Program - Business members can participate in this program by agreeing to accept chamber issued Bainbridge Bucks, an alternative to cash.  This program keeps the dollars local.

Brochure Rack Placement – Members are invited to place their business brochures in the display racks at both the chamber office and the welcome center. Soon to be at the Decatur County Airport business rack.

Newsletter Subscription – Members receive a complimentary monthly newsletter filled with information about its membership, activities, and upcoming events. 

Member-to-Member Discount Program – A members only discount program from fellow business members.

Member Orientation - Members are invited to attend this quarterly event to learn more about the chamber and their member benefits. 

Free Directory Listings - Members are listed in our community magazine directory and on the Chamber’s website membership directory at www.bainbridgegachamber.com

Publications – Your Chamber can provide you with local city/county maps, community information, demographics and statistics, directories and entrepreneur resources.

Opportunities to be Involved – Your can make the most of your membership by being involved in the planning process for the chamber’s many projects and activities.  Opportunities are available to serve on or lead the following committees and projects: Agriculture Committee, Ambassadors Program, Building & Grounds Committee, Communications Committee, Decatur County Fall Festival & Fair, Duck Race, Education Committee, Entrepreneur Committee, Existing Industries Committee, Governmental Affairs, Leadership Decatur County, Membership Committee, River Town Days Festival, Small Business Committee, Tourism Committee and Leadership Committee.

Sponsorship Opportunities – There are many opportunities for business members to promote their business by sponsoring an event or publication, such as a breakfast, Business After Hours, a newsletter, or a special event.

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Testimonial:

“Being a chamber member has been beneficial to us because, as relative newcomers, we needed to connect with the local business community in order to become familiar with the area's business climate. We are pleased to be a part of the chamber and enjoy attending the monthly breakfast meetings.” Robert and Justin Ketterer owners of J&R Auto Specialists