The benefits of belonging to your local Kerrville area are almost too long to list, but here are just a few:
- CHAMBER MEMBERSHIPS IN AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS—The Chamber has membership in the U. S. Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Association of Business (State Chamber). This makes vital information available to you on a variety of business and legislative issues affecting your business.
- DEMOGRAPHICS—Many hours of research and production go into the publishing or reproduction of different lists and brochures that are useful for marketing and business planning development.
- BUSINESS & POLITICAL CONTACTS—Regular interaction with our elected officials in Washington D.C., Austin, Kerr County and the City of Kerrville can be valuable in helping your business grow and enhance your knowledge of how to keep your business on the cutting edge.
- PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES—Thanks to our partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Small Business Development Center, you can utilize unlimited one-on-one counseling services, for your start-up business, develop new markets for your existing business or get help solving business-related issues at no charge.
- RIBBON CUTTING & GROUNDBREAKING—The Chamber recognizes the intrinsic value that your business brings to the community and we will provide, at no cost to you, a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking (5 gold-painted shovels) to celebrate the opening of your new business, new ownership of a business, relocation of a business or the major expansion of a business. Chamber Ambassadors and other VIP's are invited to attend. Photos appear in, and at the courtesy of, the Kerrville Daily Times , Hill Country Community Journal, and the West Kerr Current on a space available basis.
- CLINICS, SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS—Clinics, seminars, and workshops are scheduled from time to time, on topics such as financial management, business management, customer service, communication skill development, and health care, to allow Chamber members the opportunity for training in specific areas.
- LEADERSHIP KERR COUNTY—Since 1985, Leadership Kerr County has helped train area men and women to be more aware of the community around them. Leadership Kerr County is an extensive nine-month training program for emerging leaders, designed to help build confidence in leadership positions as well as establishing strong networking ties. Class members take part in and organize classes on Economic Development, Education, Social Services, Environment, Health Care & Related Services, Government, Travel & Leisure and more.
SPECIAL SERVICE JUST FOR OUR MEMBERS—A set of mailing labels (nearly 1,000 addresses) may be purchased for just $75.
MARKET YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE THROUGH YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
- Business credibility
- Legislative action
- Free alpha & categorical listing in "Our View," the Official Guide to Kerrville
- Free alpha & categorical listing on the Chamber's Web Site Electronic Directory
- Free hyperlink from Chamber’s website to your website
- Free listing of job openings on the Chamber's Web Site Job Bank
- Free listing on the Hunting Lease referral list
- Welcome New Member listing In the Communiqué
- New Member Commercial at a Business After Hours Mixer, Luncheon or Breakfast
- Opportunity to display your brochures or business cards at the Chamber office
- Opportunity to receive relocation inquiries and referrals monthly
- Members Only referrals to callers, walk-ins, contacts via mail and E-mail
- Opportunity to advertise in "Our View," the Official Guide to Kerrville (8,000 distributed)
- Opportunity to advertise in the Official Kerrville City Map (30,000 distributed)
- Opportunity to advertise in the Communiqué and on the Web site
- Opportunity to serve on numerous committees/task forces
- Resources on sites and buildings available
