Savvy business owners know the importance of
networking. The Chamber- Jeffersontown, with a membership of over 900
individuals and businesses, provides area businesspeople a great opportunity
to meet and greet. In fact, Chamber membership may just be the best
investment local businesspeople make.
Regular Chamber meetings are supplemented by a variety of events and
workshops that give members the opportunity to gather and exchange information
and ideas. The Sunrise Breakfast Series, luncheons, workshops and seminars
are all regularly scheduled to enhance the strength of the Chamber —
and by extension, its members.
The Chamber is an excellent illustration of “strength in numbers.”
The Chamber’s growth — membership has tripled in the past
seven years — gives it the power to help bring about positive change
for business at local, state and national levels. The Chamber has played
a vital role in improving the community, too, with its active participation
in developing educational projects such as the Advanced Program and
Project Lead the Way for Jeffersontown High School, projects which include
Chamber scholarships for outstanding students. In this way, the Chamber
can work toward a healthy economy and a thriving business environment
from the ground-level up. Businesses are assured of having a skilled
and educated work pool right here in the city, and young adults can
find jobs that allow them to stay close to home. Through the work of
the Chamber, the entire community benefits.
There are many member benefits more direct and tangible. Membership
incentives include the Membership Directory, the bi-monthly Element
newsletter, the bi-monthly “Chamber Advantage” mailing and
exposure via the Chamber Web site.
The Buy Chamber 1st Club allows Chamber businesses to offer discounts
to other members — an excellent way to reduce costs. More savings
can be realized through the J-Plan, a health insurance plan for Chamber
members.
Members can also become directly involved with Chamber efforts through
participation in committees: Education, Membership, Finance, Public
Relations, Project Development and Gaslight Festival. Members’
ideas and voices come together to form the strength and unity of the
Chamber.
And then the partnership takes another step. The Chamber-Jeffersontown
enjoys a strong working relationship with the City of Jeffersontown
and has a voice in issues such as zoning, economic development, business
legislation and government.
The Chamber boasts a full-time staff working diligently on all these
programs and more: small business assistance and training, community
outreach, expanding member benefits — the list could go on and
on. But the Chamber never forgets where its real strength lies —
in its members.
The Chamber Jeffersontown Business Expo is a
yearly opportunity to find out about all that local businesses have
to offer, all in one place. Over 140 exhibitors showcase their products
and services at this event, giving potential customers the opportunity
for face-to-face interaction with business and service providers. Hands-on
exhibits are also featured so that potential clients can try before
they buy.
Financial services, office products and equipment, innovative software
solutions, travel and entertainment ideas — all this and more come
together in a unique marketplace that truly gives new meaning to the
term “one-stop shopping.” This is a venue that showcases all
that Jeffersontown has to offer, both to businesses and residents.
This is one of the most valuable assets of Chamber membership. Members
can take advantage of a low-cost method of reaching potential customers
right where they live. Local exposure also leads to sales leads and
contacts with business attendees and other exhibiting participants.
While the Business Expo is valuable exposure for any size company, it
can be especially useful for small businesses. The over 2,000 attendees
of this local trade show are a potential client base brought face-to-face
with your products — the next best thing to bringing them right
to your front door.
Every member business is invited to exhibit at the Expo. But this event’s
popularity has boomed over the past years, and exhibition space goes
fast. Reserve your space for the next Business Expo today.
