Member Benefits & Programs

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