Membership Benefits and FAQ's

Local chambers of commerce are businesses joined together to improve their value, visibility, and credibility; share news, ideas, and best practices; and become better connected with the markets they serve and the resources they need to serve them.

The Sutherlin Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization that looks out for business interests in Sutherlin.

To become a member of a chamber, you must register and pay dues.

Chamber of commerce membership benefits

Being a chamber of commerce member comes with many benefits that can boost your business.  Whether you are a business with no employees or have employees in the thousands, you can enjoy an exceptional return on investment by leveraging your chamber’s marketing, advocacy, and networking benefits.

Credibility

Being a chamber of commerce member makes your business more desirable to customers. When a small business is a chamber of commerce member, consumers are 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the business in the future (The Schapiro Group, 2012).

A chamber membership can increase your profits because customers view your business more favorably.

Marketing

The chamber of commerce will promote your business, especially when you first become a member. We are always excited to welcome new businesses with an honorary ribbon cutting. We also have many marketing venues, including their website, social media, community events, and print advertising. We have a large following on Facebook. The exposure the chamber gives to your business can be beneficial.

Advocacy

A chamber of commerce supports member businesses. It acts as a voice for the common interests of members.

You also have the opportunity to get involved in your chamber. You could have the chance to influence your local government on issues that impact small businesses.

Networking

When you join the Sutherlin Chamber of Commerce, you can network with other member businesses. By networking, you get to know others in your community, develop partnerships, and support other businesses. If your business is ever in need, you’ll have a community of business owners to turn to for help.

Professional development

Our chamber of commerce hosts professional development events. These events might include training or meeting opportunities. These opportunities help you learn or improve upon skills that are essential to running your business.

Chambers provide you with opportunities to get involved in your community and to better your business.

Membership and involvement with the Sutherlin Area Chamber of Commerce also supports community and non-profit projects that keep the local market strong and growing and supports efforts that provide a top-of-the-line workforce.

Joining a chamber of commerce is a smart business decision for you.

You can do it two ways:

1. You can go online (Chamber Application) to complete an application and pay by credit card. There is a small processing fee that is charged in addition to the membership fee.
2. You can also pay by mail or in person by check. Simply download and fill out the pdf below and mail or drop off the application and payment to the Sutherlin Chamber Office.

By Mail:

SACC and Visitors Center
PO Box 1404
Sutherlin, OR 97479

In Person at:

1310 W Central Ave
Sutherlin, OR 97479

1-541-459-3280

Chamber App

The Sutherlin Chambers Membership is good for one year from the day you sign up.

Membership Type A: $50.00 for a Non-Profit or Individual

Membership Type B: $75.00 for Business Owner with up to 4 Employees

Membership Type C: $125.00 for all Businesses with 5 or more Employees

• 1310 W Central Ave
  Sutherlin, OR 97479
• 1-541-459-3280
• info@visitsutherlin.com
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Oregon Business Development Department
http://www.oregon4biz.com

Oregon Business Plan
http://www.oregonbusinessplan.org/

Oregon Economic Development Association
www.oeda.biz

Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council
www.pnedc.org

Salem Economic and Development Corporation
www.sedcor.com

North Santiam Canyon Economic Development Department
www.growsantiam.org

Office of Minority, Women & Emerging Small Business
www.oregon4biz.com

Governor’s Office: Economic and Business Equity
https://www.oregon.gov/Gov/MWESB

Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN)
www.bizcenter.org

Oregon Business Association
www.oba-online.org

Oregon Employer Council
www.oec.org

U.S. Small Business Administration
http://www.sba.gov/