Chamber Benefits

Flat Creek Membership--The normal $2500 dinning membership at Flat Creek Lodge has been reduced to $1000 for any member of Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce. This special offer includes current members as well as any new member. Call the Chamber for more details.

Manufacturing Directory-- Once a year, the Chamber produces a list of manufacturers and support services in Emanuel County. Cost of the book for Chamber members is $5.00, non-members--$25.

City/County Maps-- The Chamber has city and county maps available at our offices at 102 South Main Street. A chamber membership entitles a business to 2 free maps. An individual membership entitles a member to one free map. Nonmember cost--$2.00

Chamber Checks--In an effort to support our local businesses, the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce offers unique Chamber Checks. These checks are issued in $10.00 increments and can be purchased from the Chamber anytime during the year. Retail chamber members accept the checks toward purchases in their store. Chamber Checks make great gifts and your money stays at home!

Ribbon Cuttings-- Whether you are a new business, an established business with a new location or abusiness with a change in ownership, the Chamber of Commerce will be delighted to assist with a successful ribbon cutting or grand opening to denote the occasion.

Community Demographics--The Chamber keeps an array of community facts and demographics on hand at all times. Reports are available from Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia Power, Altamaha Electric Membership Corporation, U.S. Census, Georgia Resource Center and other such agencies.

Your Chamber membership entitles you to a great number of benefits and resources. Here are a few:

Chamber Directory - This directory is a complete listing of all chamber members both alphabetically and by services. In addition it gives the only complete listing of all governmental entities in the county; their boards; meeting times; addresses and telephone numbers. The directory list all civic clubs with contact information. It gives frequently called numbers and other valuable information. The directory alone is worth the cost of Chamber membership.

Chamber Website--The Chamber website gives you and your business a presence on the world wide web. When information is sought on Swainsboro or Emanuel County, your business will be there, open for business! This service allows a business to be shown both alphabetically and by categories (up to 5 different listings). Also, this website will allow a business to link its own website to the Chamber's for additional exposure. Visitors to the website will be able to view and download your business location through Google Maps.

Business Referrals- The Chamber receives many inquiries during the year from visitors and others desiring information on our community and its businesses. And of course, the Chamber ONLY recommends its members.

Networking- Membership meetings, Business After Hours, Chamber Coffee Connections and the Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting provides excellent opportunities to network with other chamber businesses.

Educational Programming- From speakers at membership meetings, to Small Business Development Classes, the Chamber offers many programs to educate and enhance local businesses.

Chamber Website Links - A new benefit, members can be linked to the Chamber's website which is sure to produce more profits with additional hits to your company's website.

Leadership--Many opportunities exist for showcasing and improving your leadership skills. Get involved you can make a difference!

Target Marketing--Purchase mailing labels to target your direct mail advertising to other Chamber members.

Membership Signage- All members receive a decal to promote their Chamber affiliation.

Health Care - Chamber Members may purchase Group Health Care Coverage at a reduced rates.

Tax Deduction-Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce dues are 100% tax deductible as a business expense.