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Chamber Member Benefits

Why Join the Carbon Chamber?

A strong, healthy Chamber is synonymous with a strong, healthy business environment. Chamber Membership offers numerous benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within their community and local marketplace.

As a Proud Partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation has the ability to offer many valuable exclusive benefits to its members. As the largest Chamber in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with more than 280,000 employee members, The Chamber is able to negotiate cost-saving programs for services and products that are commonly used by businesses across the Valley.

The Chamber offers several exclusive benefit programs and will continue to add programs that are of a common interest to its membership. In addition to the exclusive benefit programs, there are also several member-to-member discount programs, which all members are encouraged to offer.

Download the 2024 CCEDC Member Benefits Guide

Your CCEDC Membership Benefits:

Take advantage of these marketing opportunities that are included with your membership free of charge!

  • Free Social Media Promotion: Businesses and communities can submit event information, promotions, and more for posting on the CCEDC’s social media platforms!
  • Chamber Interactive Website: Your portal to everything Carbon County for both the general public and membership. The website’s Member Information Center allows you to build your member profile page, highlight your products and services, schedule events, post deals, upload press releases, job openings and much more!
  • Chamber Mailing Lists: As part of your membership and to enhance your in-house sales and marketing efforts, we will send you an Excel spreadsheet (at your request) of our member mailing list. This list includes the company name and address and is updated monthly. This list does not include email addresses, phone or fax numbers. (Suggested use: Do a direct mail piece to nearly 5,000 members on our mailing list; Sort spreadsheet by zip code and target specific markets.)
  • Business Directory Listings: Members automatically receive free listings in the Membership Directory and on The Chamber’s website (both CCEDC and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber). New members are listed in the “New Member Spotlight” found in The Chamber’s monthly publication, Connections (The Chamber's monthly publication), as well as on The Chamber’s website and social media. You can include your company’s social media links with your FREE website listing.
  • Magic 105.5 WMGH FM FREE Interview on Morning Drive: Promote your Business on the radio for FREE on Chamber Tuesdays Live Radio Broadcast during the prime time morning drive from 7am-8am with Chris Crumbliss on Magic 105.5 FM. As a benefit of your Chamber membership, every member can enjoy 1 FREE interview. Email or call Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice President, at 484-548-4090 to take advantage of this opportunity and book your time slot for Chamber Tuesdays Radio Broadcast. (Special discount advertising packages are also available for Chamber members.)
  • Trade Radio Giveaways: Provide prizes for Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber President Tony Iannelli to give away on your behalf when he joins Bobby Gunther-Walsh on WAEB AM 790 every Friday morning at 7:40 a.m., (40,000 listeners) for “Chat with the Chamber.” Tony mentions the business or event on the air!
  • Media List/Member News Submissions: Submit a 50-word write up about new programs, offerings, employee promotions, news, etc. to be featured in The Chamber’s monthly publication, Connections' special section called “Member News.” Your material may be included as time and space allows. Full press releases with an educational topic for members may also be submitted for our blog as time and space allows. In addition, The Chamber can email its Media List to you upon request.
  • Newspaper Advertising with The Morning Call: Receive one free Morning Call Advertisement published in the Newspaper and E-Newspaper, in full color (or BW based on availability). Advertising size is 3.22”horizontal x 7” vertical. Must be used within 6 months of joining the Chamber.
  • Member-to-Member Hot Deals & Coupon Page Submissions: Every member and all their employees can take advantage of The Chamber’s Member-to-Member Hot Deals and Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber's Coupon Page, which provides Member-to-Member discounts on almost anything you can think of!  With more than 1,000 hits a month, these coupons are virtually guaranteed to drive new business to your door.
  • Business Referrals: The Chamber receives hundreds of inquiries from companies and individuals both inside and outside of Carbon County and the Lehigh Valley. Referrals are made, whenever possible, exclusively to Chamber members. Your expanded business description helps us identify the appropriate member to recommend.
  • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Guest Blog Posts: The Chamber’s Blog is read by more than 1,500 people a month and is a great way for a member to gain free exposure and the new business that comes with it.  Any Chamber member is entitled to write a guest blog entry on the Friday blog.  The topic can be wide-ranging and related to anything in your industry. While not a direct advertisement, these entries give you the chance to talk about something relevant and topical in your industry and demonstrate your expertise and prove your value to Chamber members and blog readers.
  • Public Policy: Fighting for you! The Chamber is your voice in government. We address issues of concern to your business on the local, state and federal levels. We take proactive measures to ensure that government considers business objectives and viewpoints. We'll keep you informed of relevant issues through our newsletters and committee and council meetings. Contact Leo Rooney for more information at leor@lehighvalleychamber.org.
  • Member-Exclusive Affinity Programs: Take advantage of the many discounts and special offers made available to you as a Chamber member. Many companies tell us that the savings they experience exceeds their annual Chamber membership dues.
  • Committees: Operational committees (comprised of member volunteers) designed to carry out the mission and vision of the Chamber, which is to promote the growth of Carbon County businesses and positive changes in our community. To learn more about our committees, click here.
  • Co-Op Advertising Opportunities: Chamber-negotiated reduction in ad rates by contracting ad space in group buys with other businesses.
  • Support: When you join The Chamber, you have access to a support system of 20,000 individuals who make up our membership, as well as your CCEDC Staff. We support each other by buying from member businesses and referring member businesses to others who seek information for services. Click the button above to view our online membership directory and build your network today!
  • Member Referral Credit Program: Earn $50 off your next membership renewal (up to $300 annually) for
    a membership referral.     Know someone who is looking to grow their business? Let them grow with us! Refer a new member to our membership team, when they sign up for their first year of membership you will receive a $50 credit toward your next renewal.  Email or call Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice President, at 484-548-4090 for more info and to make your referral today!

Additional Membership Services

  • Small Business Lending: Access & support for acquiring low interest loans to start, grow or expand your business.
  • Job Postings on our ‘Find a Job’ Page AND with the Pocono Counties’ CareerLink! Contact us to be connected with the Workforce Investment Board and to be shared on our website.

Join the CCEDC!

CCEDC membership just makes sense, and you will not believe how affordable and easy it is to join. So, do something positive for your business and also make a difference in your community by becoming a CCEDC member today!

Have Questions? Just give us a call: 610-379-5000 or email us at: info@carboncountychamber.org.

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