1) Representation
The Chamber serves as the voice of the business, civic,
industry and agricultural communities and plays an active role in
expressing your views to all levels of government. A Chamber Officer
or Director attends pertint city and parish council meetings.
2) Resource
Finance, marketing, management, e-commerce, law and
legislation, and more - we work with Amite City Officials, Tangipahoa
Economic Development Foundation, SLU Business Development Center,
Tangi Office of Tourism, Hammond and other area chambers, LABI (LA
Business and Industry), local attorneys, CPA's and legislators.
If you have a question about a specific problem your business is
having, it can be referred to one of our Chamber partners. A monthly
newsletter written and published by the Chamber disseminates information
from these various resources.
3) Networking
Through Chamber involvement, members have the opportunity
to make professional contacts that can result in profitable business
relationships. Various committees work on different issues or events
that widen member's scope of contact. The Chamber After Hours specifically
serves as an informal networking tool in a social atmosphere.
4) Promotion
The Chamber provides a variety of ways to promote
your business by advertising in its newsletter, on its web site,
sponsoring events, addressing membership meetings, serving on committees,
and authoring newsletter articles. A monthly newsletter is for and
about members,. This news source goes out to approximately 300 area
business. In addition, your promotional materials (provided by you)
are displayed in the Chamber building.
5) Business Referrals
The Chamber receives hundreds of inquires each year
for products and services from inside and outside of the area. Chamber
members are the first to be referred to these individuals or firms.
In addition, mail outs include Chamber business names.
6) Business Directory
Each member receives a complimentary listing in the
Chamber's business directory. These directories are mailed out to
area residents once per year.
7) Education
Once per month at the general meeting, a speaker presents
a variety of useful mini seminars pertaining to marketing, money,
management, e-commerce, law and legislation. These are called "Food
for Thought" sessions.
8) State of the Parish and State of the City
Reports
Once per year the Chamber invites the Parish President
and the Mayor of Amite to speak to the members regarding current
and impending events. A question and answer period follows.
9) New Business Start-Up Packet
New businesses and those thinking of starting a business
benefit from information about city services, sales tax, utilities
and demographics.
10) Exposure at Chamber Events
Opportunities for high visibility from sponsorship,
advertising or participation for your business are available through
several Chamber events: October- The Annual Bon Appetit Festival:
December-Christmas Parade: and in April-Annual Chamber Golf Tournament.
11) New Member Benefits
New members to the Chamber receive a new member packet
containing information about the Chamber and its benefits. They
also receive one free ad in the Chamber newsletter.
12) Conference Room Availability
The Chamber building has a conference rooms available
on a reserve basis for member use.
