Chamber Member Benefits, Levels & Application

The Chamber is a great resource for businesses, residents, newcomers and visitors to find information on businesses and happenings in the area. We help our members grow their business by supporting and promoting them in many ways.

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Call the Chamber office at 828-389-3704, email the Executive Director at director@claychambernc.com or click on this link to download and then fill out an application to join the Chamber.  To learn more about membership benefits and levels read below.

 

Benefits of Being a Chamber Member

The Chamber is a great resource for businesses, organizations, residents, newcomers, and visitors to find information on businesses, community resources and activities in the area. We help our members grow their business by supporting and promoting them in various ways.

Chamber Office and Welcome Center: located in downtown Hayesville, is open Monday-Friday to assist customers in person, on the phone or by email. Residents and visitors ask for recommendations for our Chamber businesses and pick up cards and brochures at the Welcome Center.

Business Directory: Members are listed in our Annual Business Directory to the area. Members are listed alphabetically and by business category. Copies are distributed to business members, residents, visitors, and newcomers.

Website Listing: Our website claychambernc.com provides a wealth of information on how to find a business, visitor information and things to do in the area. Members get comprehensive business listing which puts you on the web and can include links to your website and/or social media pages. Residents and visitors can find your business when they search for where to eat, shop, stay or play.

Job Postings: Job vacancies for your business or organization can be posted on our Chamber of Commerce website.

Calendar:  Our website includes a comprehensive Events Calendar that provides the best listing of activities around the county. Members can submit events and happenings to be included, which is a great way to gain exposure for your business and events.

Intern Program: The Chamber of Commerce works with the Hayesville High School to have student interns working in our businesses and organizations. The applications are available on the Chamber website or can be picked up at The Welcome Center.

Social Media Platforms: Many people follow or visit our pages on various social media platforms to find out about activities in the area. We post your events, promote your business and link to our website where your business is listed.

Events: The chamber sponsors events such as The Punkin Chunkin Festival, Fourth of July Parade/Freedom Festival, and annual Membership Chamber Events such as the annual Awards Dinner. Member’s businesses can gain recognition at these events which are attended by thousands of people.

Radio show: The Chamber Director broadcasts on WKRK radio each Friday, promoting our Chamber Members and Events. Call the Chamber if you are interested in promoting your business on the radio.

Business After Hours: Monthly, a business networking meeting is held by The Chamber. It is a great networking activity attended by Chamber Members. The business who is hosting the meeting for that month can showcase their business to their fellow businesses and organizations.

Constant Contact: A weekly newsletter is sent to Chamber Members advising  them of upcoming events, advertisements from members and other information that might be valuable in promoting your business.

Call the Office at 828-389-3704, email the Director Jim Rich at director@claychambernc.com or visit our website at claychambernc.com for more information or to join the Chamber.

Membership Levels 2025

BRONZE MEMBERSHIP $140/YEAR

  • Referrals from The Chamber/Welcome Center.
  • Brochure/Business Card Rack in The Welcome Center.
  • Promote events on Website Calendar, Chamber Social Media pages and Weekly Email to Members.
  • Job postings.
  • Listing in Paper Directory.
  • Website listing with One logo photo; 4th
  • One Category in Paper and Web Directory.
  • Business After Hours (BHA) Events.

SILVER MEMBERSHIP $275/YEAR

Bronze Level benefits PLUS:

  • Website listing with one logo photo; 3rd priority; 2 Categories in Directories.

GOLD MEMBERSHIP $550/YEAR

Bronze & Silver level benefits PLUS:

  • Website listing with logo photo PLUS can add multiple photos, and videos, 2nd priority
  • 3 Categories in Directories.
  • Announced at all Chamber Events.
  • Recognized as a Gold Member in Weekly Email.

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP $1,100/YEAR

Bronze, Silver, and Gold level benefits PLUS:

  • Website listing with logo photo PLUS can add multiple photos and videos, 1st
  • 4 Categories in Directories.
  • Recognized ad Diamond Member in Weekly Email.
  • Name/Logo on Home Page of Chamber Website.
  • Signage at Chamber Events

INDIVIDUAL/NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP $85/YEAR

Must be an individual or non-profit organization.

Non=profits have the same benefit level as Bronze Membership but with 6th priority in web listings.

  • Web listing includes Name, Address, Email, Phone, Business description, photo(s), link to your business website and social media platforms.

Call the Chamber Office at 828-389-3704, email the Executive Director Jim Rich at director@claychambernc.com or

Visit our website at claychambernc.com for an application to join the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.