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Benefits

Business Member Benefits

The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce is a membership based non-profit business organized to advance the business interests of its members making South Padre Island a premier location to live, work, vacation, and do business.

Marketing Opportunities for Chamber Business Members:

  • Unlimited number of FREE listings, pertaining specifically to your business, in the Membership Directory on the Chamber’s website with a FREE link to your business’ website.
  • You will receive FREE access to login into the “Member Login” on the Chamber website and provide a description of your business along with your logo and photos, which will be included with your listing.
  • Through the “Member Login” on the Chamber website you can also list FREE Job Postings, specials for your business, and see what other Chamber members are sharing with members.
  • You will receive the weekly “In The Know” newsletter that includes notices regarding mixers, ribbon cuttings, luncheons, networking opportunities, meetings, advertising and marketing opportunities, educational seminars and classes, and programs that provide vital information that will impact your business, such as legislative alerts, community announcements and local events of interest.
  • Advertise in The Guide to South Padre Island at reduced rates.
  • Direct email, FREE of charge, Chamber members by including a flyer in the weekly “In The Know” newsletter along with a FREE link to your website.
  • Business members can receive a FREE member email address listing in excel file format; or purchase ready-to-use mailing labels from the Chamber database for a nominal fee.
  • Receive immediate recognition as a new member in the weekly “In The Know” newsletter, on Chamber social media pages, on the website homepage message board, and on the Member Monday video.
  • Your business membership makes you eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, which gives you voting rights dealing with Chamber matters.
  • Sponsorship opportunities to increase your visibility include annual events and Quarterly Public Affairs Luncheons.
  • Chamber business members are featured in the “In The Know” newsletter and on the Member Monday video when they renew their membership.
  • Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Opening ceremonies for new, expanded, remodeled, or relocated businesses. Photos appear in the “In the Know” newsletter, and on Chamber social media pages and website.
  • Participate in the annual Membership Showcase, which draws over 300 people to your booth.
  • Direct Referrals. Numerous inquiries for specific goods and services are fielded at the Chamber office each day. Business referrals are reserved solely for members.

Additional Benefits

  • Displaying a Chamber membership plaque demonstrates credibility to customers and a willingness to contribute to your community.
  • Legislative Impact. The Chamber works to protect and promote the business environment by keeping a close eye on ordinances and legislation that impact business and tourism.
  • Networking Opportunities. Attend Chamber mixers, grand openings, special events, educational seminars, and committee meetings. Check our calendar to see where we’ll be next!
  • Eligibility to serve on Committees. Your opportunity to help the Chamber carry out its role of supporting business in the community, which in turn helps your business.
  • Chamber members work together to encourage quality educational opportunities for area high school students.
  • Workforce education and development is supplemented by the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to provide customer service seminars, hospitality training programs, swimming pool certification programs, food handling certification programs, and many others.
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