Robust business-to-business networking through Chamber events, including the monthly Economic Network Alliance, and business-to-consumer connections through our nationally-recognized Local First Clinton County campaign.

ECONOMIC NETWORK ALLIANCE:

The Chamber has partnered with the Clinton County Regional Planning Commission to host a monthly Economic Network Alliance meeting. Each meeting features a speaker that highlights unique programs, organizations, and issues in our community, as well as an opportunity for businesses to meet and connect with each other.

The Network Alliance is hosted by the Wilmington Hampton Inn & Suites at 8AM on the first Thursday of each month.

LOCAL FIRST CLINTON COUNTY:

The Chamber’s “Local First Clinton County” campaign directly connects our members to the greater community. We promote our members and their jobs, events, and coupons through weekly emails sent to ~5,000 community members. We also utilize this community network to send and share member information through our Local First CC Facebook page and Instagram account. The Local First CC campaign also features the annual $25 Days of Christmas promotion.

The Chamber website receives ~50,000 views per year, we have ~8,000 followers on social media, and we send member information to ~6,000 local business & consumer emails every week.

Our members are also listed in the annually-printed Chamber directory. Each year, we distribute 10,000 copies to subscribers of the Wilmington News Journal, the Fayette County Record Herald, and the Highland County Times-Gazette, along with Chamber members and new residents and businesses coming to the area.

Each of our members have access to promote their business, events, jobs, and coupons through a self-managed profile on our Chamber website, through our extensive Chamber and Local First email and social media networks, and through Chamber annual promotions including the $25 Days of Christmas.

**CHAMBER FACT: Other online job boards start at $300 a month to post your positions! Our members enjoy UNLIMITED and FREE job postings throughout the year!**

We provide one-on-one business support, in addition to our Coffee with Colleagues sessions. We also provide information on (and help host) business trainings/education throughout the year.

COFFEE WITH COLLEAGUES:

The Chamber’s “Coffee with Colleagues” will regularly scheduled throughout the year as an open and informal virtual opportunity to receive one-on-one support, brainstorming, and assistance with whatever issue that your business or organization may be facing. The Chamber team is always available to schedule individual support or training sessions with our members at their convenience.

“A national survey of 2,000 adults reveals that being active in a local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy because two-thirds of consumers believe that such companies use good business practices, are reputable, care about their customers, and are involved in the community.

The study, conducted by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, found consumer perceptions of chamber members to be positive in many ways:

When consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of it and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.

If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber (e.g., is a chamber board member), consumers are 10% more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition.

When consumers know that a national restaurant franchise is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 68% more likely to eat at the franchise in the next few months.

When consumers know that an insurance company is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 36% more likely to think favorably of the company.” (The Schapiro Group, 2012)

Our members enjoy exclusive members-only discounts on healthcare, dental care, worker’s compensation, and much more through our partnership with the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance. Members can also offer their own Chamber-only discounts to fellow members!

Click here to learn more about our exclusive members-only discounts.

The Chamber receives thousands of business inquiries every year. We only refer our members!

The Chamber advocates for our members in local economic, workforce, and business development. We have strong partnerships with local, regional, and state officials and organizations.

Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help you connect with these or other local economic development leaders

Clinton County Port Authority

Clinton County Regional Planning Commission

Clinton County Economic Development

Clinton County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Main Street Wilmington

City of Wilmington

Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting or show off your space by hosting an AfterHours event. Get your name out there as an Annual Sponsor, or as a sponsor of our Annual Luncheon or C4 Awards.

HOSTING EVENTS:

The Chamber proudly celebrates our members’ accomplishments through Ribbon Cutting and AfterHours events. We will meet one-on-one with you to help plan the event and get the word out (before, during, and after the event) through our website, email, and social media networks and through our partnership with the Wilmington News Journal. Contact us today to start planning your event!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Annual Chamber sponsorship ensures that your business is front and center in our online and print promotions and at all Chamber events, while highlighting your business’ commitment to the Chamber and community. You can also choose to sponsor our Annual Luncheon (typically in mid-April) or our C4 Awards (typically in January) individually.

The Chamber partners with representatives from local, state, and national organizations, such as SCORE and the SBA, to bring free business consulting and resources to our members. Contact the Chamber team to get connected to your free business resources at any time.