BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Core Benefits of Membership…
Corporate Citizenship / Community Ownership – As a Chamber member, you demonstrate your commitment to making a difference in the community, and your desire to advance Silver Spring’s commercial and economic success. Economic success in Silver Spring will yield other successes in the near future.

A Voice for Business – When Chamber members work together, the voice of the whole becomes stronger than its parts and good things can happen to enhance the overall business environment. Invovlement in Chamber committees can also increase the return on your membership investment.

Increased Visibility – Chamber membership offers numerous opportunities for visibility including annual signature, monthly networking opportunities, members-only referrals and appearances in the Business E-News. All members are listed in the annual GSSCC Business Directory and Buyers' Guide as well as on the Chamber Web site.

What the Chamber Offers You…
Advocacy Efforts

• GSSCC Annual Legislative Agenda – From the members to the Government Affairs Committee to the Board, issues of local interest to the business community are championed by the Chamber.

• GSSCC Annual Economic Development Agenda – Through the Economic Development Committee, GSSCC promotes policies and activities that further the economic revitalization of Greater Silver Spring and assure a business-friendly environment.

• Partnership with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce – Members’ political clout is extends statewide through the Chamber’s affiliation with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

Access to Information and Resources

• Business E-News and Weekly Update – GSSCC’s quarterly electronic newsletter and weekly e-mail feature the latest business issues that affect greater Silver Spring, news about GSSCC members, and updates on GSSCC events and accomplishments.

• GSSCC Business Directory and Buyers' Guide – Complete directory of GSSCC members alphabetically, by business category and by company representative. Updates provided with Business E-News.

• GSSCC Web Site – Access information, contact the Chamber and increase communication.

• Free Subscription to The Gazette of Politics & Business – Members automatically receive an annual subscription to the weekly Gazette of Politics & Business.

Networking Opportunities & Business Events

• Monthly Networking Breakfasts – Access and exposure to some 60 to 80 attendees, cross-mentoring opportunities, business promotion through speaking and hosting opportunities, business promotion via door prize offerings.

• Monthly Business After Hours Networking Events – Host an event at your business, introduce your business, or learn what others offer.

• Annual Business Golf Classic – Promotional opportunities available through sponsorships.

• Annual Awards & Installation Dinner – Recognition of members’ work in the Chamber, sponsorship opportunities. The Chamber’s premier event draws not only members, community leaders and business influentials. Promotional opportunities available through sponsorships.

• "Discover the Taste of Silver Spring" – An evening of networking and culinary delights featuring the unique cuisine of Silver Spring's participating restaurants. Promotional opportunities available through sponsorships.

Effective Marketing Opportunities

• Members-only Referrals – to callers seeking businesses in the Silver Spring area.

• Advertising & Marketing
- Affordable advertising in the Business E-News, Business Directory and Buyers' Guide, and Weekly Update.
- Option for hyperlink and company logo in your member listing on the GSSCC Web site.
- Opportunity to speak (or host) before 60 to 80 people at GSSCC’s monthly Networking Breakfasts.
- Opportunities to host a Business After Hours event.
- Extensive sponsorship program gives members a variety of sponsorship opportunities from which to choose.

• Free Listing on Chamber website and in Membership & Community Directory
- Two free listings on the Chamber Web site (alphabetically and by category).
- Three free listings in the Business Directory and Buyers' Guide
(alphabetically, by business category and by company representative).
- New members listed in each issue of the Business E-News.

• Publicity/Visibility Opportunities - Member news and announcements featured in each issue of the Business E-News and in the Weekly Update.

Business Services and Discounts

• Free Use of the LDG Conference Room adjacent to the Chamber offices – Advance registration is necessary through the Chamber office.

• Member-to-Member Discounts – A free service allowing GSSCC members to offer special rates and other discounts to fellow members. This discount program is a valuable marketing tool for members, and also provides a great employee incentive for member companies, since all employees of a GSSCC member company are eligible to take advantage of the discounts.

• Discounted rates on mailing labels to GSSCC members - more than 500 business contacts.


GSSCC member benefits are subject to change and revision.
For more information, contact GSSCC at (301) 565-3777


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