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Member Benefits
There are numerous benefits for your business that come with Chamber membership. From
networking and marketing opportunities and political advocacy, to economic development
and professional enrichment, we provide tools for your businesses success.
Promotion Opportunities
• Free listing in the Chamber's Grove City Magazine- Over 10,000 copies of this valuable
resource is distributed to our members and others who use it to find the products and
services they need.
• Free listing in the Membership Directory- An alphabetical and categorical listing of
members that is provided to members and local residents.
• Free listing on the Chamber’s website. Your business will be listed in a searchable
directory with opportunity to link to your business website page.
• Mailing insert advertising- Within the monthly mailing of our newsletter, members are
given an opportunity to place inserts that will reach our 290 businesses with 500
individuals. We frequently send out these mailings to non-members which will reach up to
950 business people.
• The annual Trade Show brings 4,000-5,000 customers to see your goods or services.
Approximately 200 vendors participate.
• Opportunity to display brochures, flyers and business cards in the Chamber Lobby.
• Relocation packets- Choose to place your company's name before businesses and individuals
who request information about moving to the Grove City area. The Chamber frequently
receives requests for information regarding our area. What better way to reach out to
newcomers.
• Event sponsorship.
• Free window display at the Chamber office on South Broad Street, can be used by any
member for a month to bring higher visibility to your business.
• Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings are a great way to introduce the business community
to your location and services.
• A Grove City Chamber membership metal forged plaque for display at your place of
business (if requested).
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Professional Enrichment
• Eggs ‘n Issues- Timely issues are presented by local speakers in quarterly morning
meetings. It is also a great way to generate new contacts and leads.
• Business Showcase Series- Hosting a Business Showcase brings the community to your
location and allows you to learn about other local businesses.
• The Annual Dinner is attended by more than 200 members and features a business-focused,
nationally known speaker.
• Business Leaders Roundtable. The roundtable is comprised of Chamber CEO’ who have over
50 employees. This group meets biannually to discuss business issues related to the local
community.
• Monthly newsletter- Sent monthly, the Grove City Chamber Update provides members with
current information on Chamber news, local issues and upcoming events.
Business Liaisons
• Area municipalities
• Eastern Mercer County Regional Development Corporation
• Grove City Revitalization, Inc.
• Mercer County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
• Pennsylvania Economy League
• Penn-Northwest Development Corporation
• Mercer County CareerLink
Special Events
• Golf Outing
• Chicken Barbeque
• Trade Show
Business Services
• Certificates of Origin - This documentation certifies the country of origin of
merchandise and is required by certain foreign countries for tariff purposes. This service
is provided free for Chamber members.
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• ChamberChoice Insurance
• Grove City maps
• Copying services
• Tourist and relocation packets
Membership Programs
• Member 2 Member Discount Program- The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce offers the
member-to-member discount program as a great way to promote your business and to take
advantage of money saving discounts on products and services offered by other Chamber
members. The program is voluntary and you can decide what discounts and promotions you
want to offer.
For Our New Members
In addition to the above benefits there are offerings that allow new members the change
to recover your membership cost if you take advantage of them during the first year of
your involvement:
• 1 free insert mailing to members-only mailing ($50 value)
• Free ribbon cutting ceremonies - The Chamber supports the growth of businesses in the
community through its participation in member ribbon cuttings. ($100 value)
• Free membership plaque to be displayed prominently in your business if requested -
($35 value)
• Invitation to Annual New Member Breakfast ($15 value)
• New member packet which provides all the basic information to get involved with the
Chamber.
• Announcement in the Grove City Chamber Update.
Application for Membership
If interested in joining the Chamber, you may download and print out the Application
(pdf) and credit card form (pdf), then fill out the information and fax or mail to:
Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce
119 South Broad Street
Grove City, PA 16127
Phone: 724-458-6410
Fax: 724-458-6841
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