Membership Benefits
Why join the Pharr Chamber of Commerce?
To support the community’s advocate for business and growth, the chamber is the voice of the Pharr business community.
As a volunteer organization, the chamber depends on its members to get involved and be a part of the exciting
growth in our community.
What’s “in it” for you
1. Lots of perks:
FREE listing on Chamber website including website link
(can be upgraded for added exposure/visibility).
FREE member orientation—opportunity to learn all of the
ways to plug in and benefit from chamber programs (offered
quarterly).
FREE Referrals—thousands depend on recommendations
from the chamber when looking for a business contact
FREE distribution point—display business cards, brochures,
flyers about your business in our lobby visited by thousands
of people a year.
• Discounted event tickets to seminars and other chamber
events.
• Ability to directly market your business to other chamber
members through personal contacts/networking and direct mail programs.
2. Initial exposure:
• Listing in Newsletter as new member.
• Ribbon cutting:
- Notification to all members about the event
(newsletter and/or postcard).
- Attendance of chamber members at the event.
- Photo from event in newsletter.
3. Gain access to excellent networking and promotional
opportunities.
Ribbon cuttings, mixers, membership luncheons, and
events like: Taste of the Valley, Pharr Hub Festival,
business seminars, expos, etc.
4. Ability to get more involved with the community by getting
involved on chamber committees and helping direct the
development of our fast growing community.
* A Taste of the Valley
* Greeters Club
* Business Development
* Tourism Development
* Member Retention/Recruitment
Benefits and Services
The following is a list of the free benefits and services available to all Chamber members in good standing.
Advertising Publicity
All members receive free listing and/or publicity in these publications: Membership Directory, Chamber Newsletter and Chamber Website. Members are encouraged to submit special announcement, news releases, photos and cut- lines for the monthly newsletter. Members are also listed on the Chamber’s website www.pharrrchamberofcommerce.com and can be directly linked for FREE!
Business Referral Service
Only Chamber members are referred to the public when requests/inquiries are made for the names of local business, professionals, service-oriented organizations/businesses, and various product oriented establishments.
Promotional Display Area
Members are welcomed to display promotional material such as brochures, business cards, announcements, etc., in the lobby of the Chamber office. Tourists, visitors, and business representatives visit the office daily and often request information about local businesses.
Educational Opportunities
Various seminars and workshops are coordinated to provide members insight into areas such as advertising, business management, communication skills, customer service, financial management, human resources, marketing and promotional work.
Ribbon Cutting-Ground Breaking
The Chamber offers ribbon cuttings to new businesses in the Pharr and surrounding area at no cost to the business. Existing members celebrating anniversaries or who relocate, renovate and expand are also invited to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony. Invitations are faxed to City of Pharr officials, Chamber Board of Directors, Greeters Club, Chamber Executive Club and media. Members who build a new facility are also encouraged to hold a groundbreaking ceremony prior to construction. (2 weeks advance notice – required)
Special Events
Members are encouraged to participate in the Chamber’s many special events such as the Annual Banquet, A Taste of the Valley, Golf Tournament, Goodwill Trips and Trade Shows, plus many more events. These events give members the opportunity to display and promote their businesses.
“Business After Hours” Mixer
“Let’s Talk” Networking Luncheon
These events provide members with a networking opportunity in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere as well as the opportunity to promote their business among representatives of other Chamber members.
Quality of Life Programs
Participate in Business Focus Groups, Pharr Leadership, Alumni, Annual Health Fair, and Business/Education Partnership. All this is an open door to community involvement!
Letter of Support
As a member in good standing, you are eligible for letters of recommendation in order to obtain a FM 3 VISA Permit to do business in Mexico.
Affiliate Organization
The Pharr Chamber of Commerce is affiliated with the following organizations: Rio Grande Valley Partnership, US Chamber of Commerce, Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, Hidalgo County Tourism Cooperative, Valley Tourism Cooperative, Texas Travel Industry Association, and the Texas Festivals Association. Information and applicable benefits as a result of the Chamber’s membership in these organizations is made available to the Pharr Chamber Membership accordingly.
Additional Marketing Benefits
(Available to chamber members at an additional cost.)
Broadcast Email & Fax Service $50.00 each
Members can market directly to other Chamber members with this service, which has become the most effective means of promoting their business.
Membership Mailing Labels .10 each
All members may request a set of Chamber member labels to be used for marketing purposes. These labels are not to be used for solicitation or political purposes.
You Make A Difference!!!
The Pharr Chamber of Commerce is a Volunteer Driven Organization. We can only be as strong as our Volunteers. Your involvement is crucial to the economic well being of our community and the strengthening of our Chamber. Involvement in the Chamber directs efforts into specific areas of concern, a necessity for impact on local issues. We are the voice of BUSINESS!!! Call us at (956) 787-1481 or Fax (956) 787-7972 or visit our website at www.pharrchamberofcommerce.com
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