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Have We Got a “Gig” For You

Why would you want to be a part of the Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce? The Chamber can be a vital asset to your business or organization in so many ways.

To Market Your Business and
Expand Your Customer Base

The Chamber of Commerce is open Monday through Friday, 10:00AM to 5:00PM, with various weekend hours. Each month chamber staff and volunteers “ambassadors” operate a Community Welcome Center providing more than 12,000 referrals to Chamber members.

To Get to Know Local Business Leaders

The Chamber provides essential networking opportunities between members and our local business leaders. There are many reasons to meet fellow business leaders such as business-to-business marketing, creation of marketing partnership to establish growth, and community involvement.

To Join a Greater Force

The mission of the Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce is to take strong leadership positions for business and community interests that create and maintain economic opportunity and goodwill for our membership. When you join, we help you buy down essential products and services, attend affordable professional development seminars and join a sometimes animated dialogue between civic leaders and COC members.  We are the community leaders who provide a vibrant economic base creating jobs and a clean environment to ensure our community is a desirable place to live.

Our Benefits Help Your Bottomline

  • Health Insurance - This Chamber of Commerce offers a cost-effective plan that combines the advantages of HMO-like coverage with the flexibility of a traditional plan. Please feel free to look over the Health Insurance plan. On the provider website simply click on "Client Benefits Login" and enter the password: ghpchambereb.
  • Professional Development - Attend seminars quarterly on topics like employee retention, marketing, and business management.
  • Members Only specials - our monthly newsletter offers product and service discounts for Chamber members only.
  • Advertising - Join a greater force for special "co-op" ads in various publications; for tourism or local events.

We Help New Businesses Get Started

  • Ribbon-cutting Ceremonies - The Chamber's Executive Director helps celebrate the grand openings of new businesses that join the Chamber.
  • Navigate local regulations - The CoC has copies of city codes, environmental impact statements and tax info. We market your business to customers.
  • Referrals - Each month, more than 12,000 Welcome Center guests are referred to local chamber members.
  • Community Guide - Members get a free listing in our member directory and can also purchase advertisements.
  • Website listing -Chamber members are linked for FREE on our website. You can network with fellow professionals.
  • Public Affairs Forum -Join a long-standing dialogue with civic, educational and business thought leaders held every Thursday, 7:30-8:20 a.m., Cottesmore of Life Care, located at 2909 14th Ave NW.
  • Business After Hours - These networking events on fourth Wednesdays increase your Chamber member contacts.
  • Direct Mail labels - Purchase the Chamber membership list and send your info to nearly 600 businesses in the area.
  • Newsletter - Promote your business through the chamber newsletter with business card and display advertisements or with flyer inserts in the center section.
  • Special events - Help plan or sponsor events at the Chamber of Commerce. It's a fast and cost-effective way to get to know your fellow members.
This dynamic organization boasts a membership of 500 businesses, associations and individuals -- all focused on making this community a great place to work, live and play. We encourage you to become a vital part of the Chamber - join today!
 
       
     
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