When You Join the Chamber, You Are Not Only Helping Your Business, You’re Strengthening Your Community

As a business owner, membership in the Swain County Chamber of Commerce is your best way to connect with a nationwide audience of consumers interested in visiting the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, and to belong to a group of like-minded individuals who want their community to thrive.

Chamber Board meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public. Please call the Chamber for time and place of each meeting.

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But Wait, There’s More

These are just a few of the benefits of membership. For more information download the PDF Membership Benefits & Application.

Did You Know?

Consumers are 739% more aware of a business that is a member of a Chamber of Commerce

63% are more likely to think positively of its local reputation

68% percent are more likely to shop with that business in the future

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The Benefits of Chamber Membership

A free listing on the Chamber of Commerce website GreatSmokies.com, plus a free direct link to your web page, email and social media.

An opportunity to publicize your special offers and coupons on our Deals and Discounts section.

Free prospective visitor leads via email.

Tailored marketing opportunities designed to fit any budget.

A members-only referral program.

Mailing Lists: The chamber’s membership list is available to all members in Excel format.

Grand opening and ribbon cutting services for new or remodeled business, complete with newspaper coverage, photo opportunities, and email campaign.

Business After Hours: we provide the press and email campaign, you provide the rest! Excellent networking opportunity!

Membership e-newsletter filled with timely news and information for members.

Opportunities for sponsorship of community events such as the Christmas Parade, Downtown Trick or Treat and Freedom Fest. Provides an excellent advertising opportunity!

Advertising opportunities: banner ads on greatsmokies.com, sponsorship of monthly visitor e-newsletter, ads on downtown kiosks and business directional sign.

Member Celebration Banquet, including presentations honoring recipients of the Dennis White Business and Innovation Award, and the Duke Power Citizenship and Service Award.

Annual Membership Banquet Sponsorship Opportunities

Our annual Chamber membership banquet offers our business community an opportunity to reconnect, network, and enjoy a night out together before the season begins. Held at the Fryemont Inn, guests enjoy a buffet dinner and cash bar, great live jazz, and a fun photo booth. The evening also features the presentation of the Dennis White Memorial Business and Innovation Award and the Duke Energy Service and Citizenship Award to two deserving members of our community.

Fundraising Goal: $3,000.00

Sponsorships Available & Their Benefits to Your Business
Chamber Champion: with our Chamber Champion sponsorship of $2,000 you receive all the bells and whistles! Your business is listed as the primary sponsor with the Chamber in the event title on all advertising pieces including the event poster, event program, and hyperlinked Facebook event listing AND you will receive a “sponsor highlight” in our April visitor newsletter which is delivered to 22,000+ inboxes. The Chamber Champion sponsorship level also includes a comprehensive marketing campaign on our Chamber Facebook group (13,000+ followers) including inclusion in weekly posts leading up to the event and four “sponsor highlight” posts leading up to the event. This sponsorship level also includes a table at the event for promoting your product and two free tickets to the event!

Chamber Partner: your Chamber Partner sponsorship of $1,000 delivers bang for your buck in a big way! Your business is listed as a sponsor on all advertising pieces including the event poster, event program, and Facebook event listing AND you will receive a hyperlinked “sponsor” highlight in our April member newsletter which is delivered to our entire Chamber membership. The Chamber Partner sponsorship level also includes two “sponsor highlight” posts leading up to the event on our Chamber Facebook group (13,000+ followers). This sponsorship level also includes two free tickets to the event!

Chamber Affiliate: our Chamber Affiliate sponsorship of $500 is an economical option to promote your business to the community! Your business is listed as a sponsor on the event poster and event program and Facebook event listing. This sponsorship level also includes one free ticket to the event!

Chamber Patron: the Chamber Patron sponsorship of $250 is an easy way to promote your business as a caring partner in our community! Your business is listed as a sponsor on the event poster and event program, guaranteeing your visibility in our community.

The Chamber Champion sponsorship level also includes a comprehensive marketing campaign on our Chamber Facebook group (13,000+ followers) including inclusion in weekly posts leading up to the event and four “sponsor highlight” posts leading up to the event.

Call 828-488-3681 or email Chamber@GreatSmokies.com for more information and to reserve your sponsorship today!