Member Services
Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce Benefits
New Business Contacts
A primary benefit of business membership, we provide programs and opportunities, such as Business After Hours/Business Showcase, to meet those business representatives who need your products/services – FUTURE CUSTOMERS!
Legislative Action
We keep you informed on key issues affecting your business through the Governmental Affairs Committee, Washington Trip and Legislative Wrap-up sessions.
Business Referrals
The Chamber receives daily inquiries on where to find products and services in our area. Our policy is to refer CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY! We also encourage Chamber members to use other Chamber members for products/services.
Publicity and Exposure
Through newsletter promotions, advertising opportunities, preferred business directory listings, business showcases, and program sponsorships, you gain direct exposure to 600 Chamber member firms! When you join the chamber as a business, you receive a certificate for an ad (3 column by 10 in) in The Tifton Gazette valued at $505.50.
Web Site
Link on to the Chamber's Web site. Your company will be listed alphabetically and by category.
Group Insurance
Chamber Members with 2-50 employees can receive a 3-5% discount on group medical insurance with a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance program offered through local Chamber member agents. The Chamber has partnered with Purchasing Alliance Solutions and local agents to make this product available to our members.
Publications
We will keep you informed of local business issues and in touch with other members through our weekly "Chamber Update" and our other publications. CHAMBER FOCUS is the Chamber's bi-monthly publication with a circulation of over 9000 subscribers thru the Tifton Gazette. Membership Directories are printed every year and are also available thru the Gazette to over 9000 subscribers.
Drugs Don't Work
Chamber members can take advantage of our local DDW Program. A certified drug-free business can save 7.5% on worker's compensation insurance premiums. On-site substance abuse education is available. For more information on Drugs Don't Work contact Carla Hall at 229-353-6328, or visit the Drugs Don't Work web site.
Membership with our Chamber also provides you with credibility and ninety percent of dues tax deductible as a necessary business expense. (link to Resource Library, Chamber of Commerce)