We lead the charge in promoting a healthy and desirable community in which to live, work, and do business.
NETWORKING/EDUCATION
- AM Chamber Networking: A great opportunity to get to build relationships, referrals and leads.
- Blue Ribbon Cuttings: We bring the BIG scissors and stanchions ~ take photos to appear in social media, as well as a printed copy for you to display.
- Business After Hours: Meet your business peers and learn more about your host business.
- Call to Action: Sending you time sensitive legislative issues that impacts free enterprise.
- Cash Mobs & Dish Mobs: Join us as we converge on local independently owned business to show our support.
- Drive Time: A laid-back gathering where you can network, learn solutions to small business problems and kick start happy hour … on us!
- Government Relations Round Table: An informational opportunity for elected officials, government agencies and the business community to interact discussing issues that impact your bottom line.
- Military Affairs: Informative and lively ~ military personnel and civilian community engage in information sharing and support of each other’s objectives.
- Power Lunch: Designed for small business owners and managers ~ informative meetings designed to help navigate those pesky HR details, as well as cutting edge marketing and advertising trends.
I’ve been a Lakewood Chamber member for 3 years now as well as an Ambassador for the Chamber. The Chamber is a great way to promote your business as well as supporting other local businesses. Linda and her team do a fantastic job with all the different events throughout the month as well as educational seminars they put on. Join the Chamber and get involved to help yourself and our community grow!
John Snyder, Our Town America – South Puget Sound
BUSINESS & TOURISM PROMOTIONS
- Visitor Information Center and Chamber Lobby: Bring your business cards, brochures, posters, discount coupons, and complimentary tickets for distribution in our center.
REFERRALS
Business, Newcomers and Visitor Inquiries: We refer Members first!
OTHER BENEFITS
- We’re your extra staff: Your Membership investment is like adding an additional staffer to your team. We’re watching out for your interests, so you can focus on building your business.
- Deductions: Your Chamber dues can be deducted as a (marketing) business expense.
- Meeting Space: The small conference room is available for use by Chamber Members for business meetings.
- Issues: Turn your dues into an investment! The Chamber addresses and lobbies on local and state issues that have a profound impact on your bottom line.
Thanks to Linda and her team for the incredible work they do to support local business.
As a chamber member it is a great way to net work, promote your business, find local resources, learn real time educational and information that impacts and is critical to your business. Keep up the great work, and thanks for looking out for small businesses!
Trudy G Cofchn, LeMay Collections at Marymount
MARKETING & ADVERTISING
FYI Email Program: Get up-to-date information about Chamber activities and events, Member news, as well as government issues that impact your bottom line. Chamber Membership Directory: The premiere source of information for greater Lakewood.
Alpha and business classification listings of Members. Advertising space and expanded listings available. Chamber Web Site: As a member, your business is listed on the Chamber’s web-site, along with a link to your business’ home page and Email.
- Broadcast Email Program: Email your ad to over 500 Greater Lakewood area business people for a nominal fee.
- Chamber Membership Directory & Visitor Guide: This premier publication is the most visible and lucrative way to reach businesses and the local community. The directory is the premier source of information for the Greater Lakewood area with free alpha and business classification listings of all Chamber Members. Display advertisement and expanded listings available. Distribution: 7,000 annually.
- General Membership Luncheon: Educational, informative and lively speakers. Great networking opportunity.
- Lakewood Area Street Map: Map also includes neighboring cities, DuPont and University Place. Cost effective advertising opportunity. Distribution: 15,000
- Military Newcomers Orientation: We’ll promote your business monthly at JBLM. We’re the only Chamber in the region who participates, reaching an average of 300-600 new personnel and their spouses.
- Momentum Program & President’s Club: Enhance the image of your organization and gain valuable name recognition by becoming a Momentum Sponsor.
- ShowCase Lakewood: Mini trade show features up to 25 members for a lunch hour table-top trade show.
Advertising opportunities abound!