Join the Chamber
The Erwin Area Chamber of Commerce is financed primarily by the investment of its members. Any individual or business who has an interest in investing in the community via the Chamber is eligible to apply for membership.
There are many benefits to becoming a Member! Don’t believe us? Keep reading!
*Especial Recommendations – When the EACC receives a request for information on a certain product, service, or business available in the area, EACC members are always recommended first.
*Increased Credibility – Customers feel assured that EACC members are reputable businesses working to make Erwin a better place to live & work. Purely being an EACC member gives your business an advantage over non-member competitors.
*Ribbon Cuttings – New businesses are honored by receiving a Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening/Grand Re-Opening ceremony provided by the EACC. Members of the Town, the Chamber, local officials, and the local media help celebrate these events.
*Member of the Month Recognition – EACC Members vote to determine the Member of the Month. The Member is recognized on our EACC website as well as in our Newsletter and in our Social Media posts.
*Membership & Website Directory – Listings are free to members of the EACC. Directories are listed on the Chamber website & distributed to all existing & new EACC members.
*Newsletter Recognition – Monthly newsletters are sent out to every member and many others. Upon request, any business specials or announcements can be shared by sending a graphic & bio to the Chamber email.
*Social Media Engagement – Our inventive and canny Administrator will work to strategically utilize our platform to market your business to various demographics.
*Annual Banquet – An animated gathering of all EACC members where awards are given out in various categories — including Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Beautification, and Community Leader Award.
*Spring Fest and Touch-a-Truck – A family-friendly festival that brings together the community with vendors, entertainment, food, and vehicle/heavy machinery displays. The festival provides exposure, products/services to be sold, and connections built within the community. Members are given priority as a vendor.
*Denim Days – An annual tradition taken place in Downtown Erwin the first weekend of October to celebrate the town’s pride in its past as a Mill Town and the future for the growth of Erwin. Members are given priority as a vendor & parade participant and sponsorships are available to increase your visibility.
*Christmas Parade – A beloved Christmas tradition held each year to help celebrate & share recognition of local businesses. Members are given priority as a parade participant and sponsorships are available to increase your visibility.
*Educational Events – The EACC offers various educational & training sessions for its members. Events like Lunch & Learns and partnerships with the Small Business Administration allow us to offer resources for our members.
The other benefits to becoming a member are Making Connections, Getting Noticed, and Giving Back.
Making Connections:
- When you join the Erwin Area Chamber of Commerce, you will get access to not only other members, which includes businesses and non-profit organizations, but you will also have ample opportunity to meet other local small business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, and even potential customers through twice monthly FREE networking events.
- Anyone can attend these events but only Members can host them at their place of business!
Getting Noticed:
- When you join the Chamber, we will immediately announce your membership on our social media pages and in our monthly newsletter as well as add you to our website’s Member Directory.
- On an ongoing basis, we make an effort to share your Facebook posts on our Chamber page or shout you out periodically.
- Upon request, we will share advertisements for you, promote your events, and communicate important announcements on your behalf in our monthly newsletter and on our social media pages.
- Each month, Members vote on a “Business of the Month”. If you are selected as the winner, announcements will be made on our website, on our social media pages, and in our monthly newsletter.
- You will receive an updated Membership plaque each year which you can display in your business to show that you proudly support your community.
- You will also have the opportunity to attend an annual Member banquet complete with dinner and an awards ceremony recognizing our Members’ contributions and accomplishments.
Giving Back:
- Your membership dues help us host numerous events throughout the year which include Denim Days, Spring Fling, Summer Concert Series, and the Christmas Parade.
- You will also have ample opportunity to give back to your community through additional event sponsorships and volunteer opportunities. Not only is this an outstanding way to pour back into the community that helps make your business so successful but it also increases your visibility in the community.
- Sponsors and volunteers are highlighted in all promotional materials for events – you make these local events possible. We cannot do what we do without you and we make sure our community knows that.
Note: Membership investments in the chamber are fully tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.