Membership in the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce offers many benefits and opportunities to local businesses. It is a great investment for your business and provides a great value for your membership dollars.
Did you know that members will receive a 20% discount on their next year’s membership for referring a new member?
For more information, please call us at (716) 652-8444.
Not a member? Joining is simple – just fill out our Membership Application.
Member benefits include:
- Business Development
- Events
- Tourism Promotion
- Workforce Development
- Legislative Voice
- Marketing Opportunities
- Business Assistance
- Community Information
- Partner in Education with Local Schools
- Increased Business Credibility
- Shop Local Gift Certificate Program
Workforce Development
The Chamber:
- Works to insure the continuation of a strong workforce in the Greater East Aurora area;
- Helps to create awareness of employers need for a skilled workforce within the community;
- Has a strong, long term relationship with area schools and BOCES.;
- Raises awareness of career issues by meeting with parents, students, and boards of education;
- Creates and strengthens the need for programs to aid students in career exploration, including: Innovation Games, Operation Kids, Where’s Waldo Working, and Chambers Choice Student Awards.
Events
We host several events throughout the year, including:
- Chamber’s Choice Student Recognition Awards
- Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale
- Operation Kids – Real Life Learning
- Taste of East Aurora
- Business Recognition Awards/Hall of Fame Induction
- Carolcade
Tourism Promotion
The Chamber works hard to promote the Greater East Aurora area to visitors through many endeavors, including:
- Press Releases
- Media Contacts: Print, TV, Radio
- Visit Buffalo Niagara
- Publication and Distribution of: Consumer Guide, Visitor’s Guide, and Maps
- Motor Coach & Group Tour Coordination
- Referrals through Chamber Office
- Shop Local Initiatives
Business Development
We offer our members many free or low-cost marketing options and business opportunities throughout the year, including:
- Free Advertising:
- Business Listing Online
- Business Listing, Print Directory
- Office Display Rack/Visitor’s Center
- Gift Certificate Program
- Networking
- Business Profile in Newsletter
- Affordable Advertising:
- Visitor’s Gude Ad
- Consumer Guide Ad
- Website Ad
- Profile Display Ad
- Sponsorships
- In Office Response to:
- Phone inquiries
- Mailings
- Emails
- Relocation/Start-ups
- Business Assistance
- Visitors
- Community Connection & Resources:
- All Levels of Government, Federal to Local
- All Schools & School Districts: East Aurora, Iroquois, Holland, Ormsby, BOCES II
- Not-For-Profits/Service Clubs/Community Organizations
- Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center
- Educational Seminars
- Authorized Certificates of Origin & Certificates of Free Sale
- Legislative Advocacy
- Cost Saving Services:
- Natural Gas & Electricity
- Payroll Services
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Programs
Interested in learning more? Give us a call at (716) 652-8444.
Membership Levels
Citizen
$44/ yr
01 - 1 Employee
$197/ yr
02 - 2-5 Employees
$227/ yr
03 - 6-10 Employees
$257/ yr
04 - 11-15 Employees
$276/ yr
05 - 16-20 Employees
$308/ yr
06 - 21-30 Employees
$337/ yr
07 - 31-50 Employees
$426/ yr
08 - 51-75 Employees
$509/ yr
09 - 76-100 Employees
$636/ yr
10 - 101-499 Employees
$781/ yr
11 - 500+ Employees
$1007/ yr
Civic
$123/ yr