CHAMBER SERVICES...

 

BUYERS GUIDE: A listing of Chamber members, by business type, which is provided as part of the New Resident Information Packet, or to individuals who want a free listing of Chamber members. Listing in the guide is automatic with membership.  The purpose of the Buyers Guide is to present the names of Chamber members to potential new customers or clients before they see the names of competing businesses that are not Chamber members.

Buyers Guides are sold to non-members, but are available free of charge to members

CERTIFICATE OF OPENING: An attractive, personalized certificate presented to a new business to recognize and commemorate its opening.

CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN: A necessity for manufacturers that export. The Chamber provides blank certificates, and also "signs off" on completed certificates. Certificates of Origin testify to the fact that the goods being shipped are of U.S. manufacture and content. The Chamber does not charge member manufacturers for this service.

CHAMBER LIBRARY: The Chamber maintains a small library of various information that includes...

Telephone Directories: The Chamber is a distribution location for both AT&T and User Friendly  telephone directories, and also maintains a small library of telephone directories from other Ohio communities;

Johnson Chamber Directory: The Johnson Chamber Directory provides the names, address, telephone numbers, key contact, and other vital information of every local and state chamber in the United States and Canada. It also includes similar information on various economic development organizations and visitors bureaus, American chambers of commerce abroad, foreign tourist bureaus, foreign & ethnic chambers of commerce located in the United States, a congressional listing, and listings of embassies, both U. S. locations in foreign lands and foreign embassies in the U.S.;

Dickman Criss-Cross Directory: which provides the name, address, and telephone number of every resident and business in the County by alphabetical listing of streets.

There is other topical and miscellaneous information that the Chamber maintains, which is why it enjoys the reputation of THE place to call if you have a question about something.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY: This listing of the various clubs and organizations in the County includes their addresses, telephone numbers, and key contact person. These directories are made available for a fee to non-members and free of charge to members. They are also good marketing tools for certain businesses.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: The Chamber maintains a vast amount of demographic information on all the political subdivisions within Erie County. This information is valuable in a variety of ways, such as the development of business plans, or as part of a personnel recruitment efforts.

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION PACKAGE: The Chamber makes available a pair of GIANT SCISSORS %and ribbon to any member who is celebrating a Grand Opening or Grand Re-Opening. If requested, we will also provide a "Certificate of Opening". In addition, the Chamber can provide "VIP" invitation lists. This service is available free of charge to members. Non-members may purchase the service, and the fee will be applied to membership if it is obtained within 30 days.

GROUP LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE: Chamber members can save on their long distance telephone bills by signing on their long distance service with First Communications/Chamber Group Plan.

GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE THROUGH MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO: Erie County Chamber members may obtain competitive group medical insurance through Medical Mutual of Ohio. Access to this benefit requires payment of an associate membership to the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. Chamber-member insurance agents can provide quotes for your consideration.

GROUP WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Made available through your choice of Comp Management, Inc. or V&A Risk Services, this program can save thousands of dollars in workers’ compensation premiums to qualified chamber members.

INDUSTRY DIRECTORY: This directory lists all the industries located in Erie County, regardless of membership in the Chamber, and includes company name, address, telephone and fax numbers, key personnel, employment range, and product line. Industry Directories are sold to non-members, but are available free of charge to members.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORIES: The Chamber is the place to call if you need to know the name, address, and telephone number of any local, state or national elected official. Up-to-date information is maintained at all times.

MEDIA GUIDE: The Chamber’s Media Guide can be helpful in planning an advertising campaign, or just for having an appropriate contact name. The guide lists Erie County’s & member media by type, and includes addresses, telephone numbers, key contact person, program formats, hours of operation, and wattage or circulation.

MEMBER-2-MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAM: Chamber members may obtain membership cards and a listing of member discount locations that will honor it for specific, money-saving product and product service discounts.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY: An alphabetical listing of all Chamber-member companies and organizations, the directory includes addresses and telephone numbers, and the key person at each member business. This directory is available ONLY to Chamber members. It is often used as a marketing or communication tool.

NEW RESIDENT INFORMATION PACKET: This packet of information includes (1) a New Resident Guide, which helps new residents get "settled in"; (2) the Buyers Guide; (3) the Community Booklet; (4) an area map; (5) a state highway map if the individual is moving from out-of-state; (6) a church directory; (7) the Sandusky Library’s Guide to Local Elected Officials; and (8) the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center "Buckeye North" tourist guide. Information contained in these packets can be made available to members at no charge. Completed packets are available at $10.00 each.

STUDENT INFORMATION PACKETS: The Chamber assists hundreds of elementary and middle school students around Ohio and the nation with their history and geography assignments, by providing an information packet about the area. They are made available to students at no charge.

WEB SITE LINKS: Chamber members who have a web site are automatically lined from the Chamber's web site (www.eriecountyohiocofc.com).

WEEKLY E-MAIL UPDATE NEWSLETTER: Every week, the Chamber staff e-mails a weekly update newsletter to keep members informed of the week's happenings, and other important information.

Your Chamber is always seeking ways to improve existing services, and to add to its offerings. If there is any way in which the Chamber can be of service to you, please let us know.