WHY JOIN

Testimonials

"Being a member of the Chamber has provided us with an avenue to give back to our community while also taking advantage of the many things the Chamber has to offer. Here not only can we source talented people, but also help train and develop the future leaders of our community through workforce development.

I feel so privileged to be able to be involved with fellow Chamber members and MCHS in this mission. Without the resources the Chamber has been able to offer, we would not have been as successful in 2021. We look forward to a bright future of partnership with the Madison County Chamber in helping our community thrive!’

- Nathan Coker, Stanfield Air Systems

"Madison County businesses are coming together and moving forward like never before! Join and be a part of the movement to help define the future!"

-Rodney Chandler, Smith Adcock & Co.

"I cannot thank the Chamber enough. They are constantly working with me and other members to promote our businesses and our community. Working together with different committees to make our county stand out and thrive! Our citizens are noticing the change and it makes all of us proud to live in Madison County!"

-Julie McKay, Hometown Interiors

"Love the spotlight, great exposure and valuable information“

- Cheryl Watkins, Oconee Lending Group

"One of the many perks of being a member of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce is posting job openings on the Chamber website. It is a great means of attracting qualified applicants. It provides visibility to a broad audience of local job seekers who are actively looking to work within the community. By aligning your business with the Chamber, you signal a commitment to community engagement and business excellence – two qualities to which job seekers are increasingly drawn. It provides business owners the ability to connect with candidates that care about where they work and who they work for as they invest back into their community. A Chamber membership is more than worthwhile – it’s a strategic investment in your workforce and your future."

- Jennifer Burel, The Commercial Bank

10 Ways to Leverage Your Membership

checkmark UTILIZE OUR NEW WEBSITE

Your membership log-in puts you in the driver's seat of promoting job postings, upcoming events, member news, member-to-member deals, and shop local discounts. We will work with you on getting the most from this resource!

checkmark OFFER A MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DEAL

Increase your referrals and collaborations by offering a deal for other Chamber members to utilize. Click here for a few examples.

checkmark OFFER A SHOP LOCAL DISCOUNT

Increase your traffic and build your community brand by offering a discount for anyone with a shop local card to receive. Click here for a few examples.

checkmark SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS WITH THE UGA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Your membership investment with the Chamber includes consultation sessions with an expert business consultant. From guidance on tweaking your business plan to formulating a marketing strategy, these sessions are tools for you to take your business to the next level (no matter the stage or size). We handle all the scheduling and logistics for you!

checkmark ENROLL IN SMART PLAN INSURANCE

The Chamber has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) to administer the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan (SMART). This plan allows smaller employers to join together to share in the overall claims risk. By being part of a larger, self-funded pool, employers have financial protection backed by Anthem.

checkmark JOIN THE MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP FACEBOOK GROUP

Please consider joining this private forum on Facebook. The purpose of this group is to share ideas and network with other like-minded business people, to provide you with easy access to business resources, and to keep you updated with everything the Chamber is doing to promote you. Please feel free to post in this group at any time!

checkmark ENGAGE IN A COMMITTEE

Committees are a great way to take full advantage of your Chamber membership. These focused groups are where most of the behind-the-scenes work of the Chamber happens. Committee members get to act as decision makers of the programmatic functions of the Chamber that affect real change in the community.

checkmark ATTEND NETWORKING EVENTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Quarterly networking events serve as platforms for you to connect with other members and grow your brand. Also, we will often send you information about various lunch-and-learns and webinars that serve as opportunities for you and your staff learn more about a particular topic.

checkmark PARTICIPATE IN SHOP LOCAL INITIATIVES

You’ve likely seen where multiple outstanding members participate in Ladies’ Night Out each month. This is a wildly successful shop local initiative that has engaged hundreds of consumers from Madison and surrounding counties. We'd like to invite you to participate in the Member-to-Member Shop Local Campaign where customers shop with one Chamber member and present their receipt at another participating Chamber member for a discount on their purchase. We are also proud to be the local champion for the annual Small Business Saturday event that takes place each Saturday after Thanksgiving.

checkmark Become a MADICO MADE Ambassador

MADICO MADE is a tool for you to utilize when promoting your business and products, everything from agriculture to art. Much like the Georgia Grown label through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, we will be asking the community to purchase all things “MADICO MADE,” further encouraging an elevated profile for our members and facilitating local economic development.