03 Oct Fall/End of Year Membership Drive – Benefits 101
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their first Fall/End of Year Membership Drive. The drive will also be used as an opportunity to remind TACC Members to Maximize their Benefits! Not-Yet Members can contact the Chamber for more information on becoming a TACC Member. Current Members can always learn more about their benefits via Chamber Communications or by meeting with a TACC Staff Member.
2018 has been a great year for the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) in a variety of ways including membership growth, expanded and new partnerships, staffing changes, additions to the Board and Ambassadors, as well as continued expansion of the services and programs the Chamber offers to its Members and the entire Ticonderoga Area. Although 2018 has certainly had its challenges overall it has been a successful year. The TACC is honored to continue to serve, market, promote and provide an array of benefits for their Members as well as the Ticonderoga Area. TACC Members and Partners make all of the efforts of the Chamber possible to make the Ticonderoga Area a better place to live, work, and visit possible.
The TACC is looking towards to the future and plans for 2019 and beyond are in motion. In addition to our Mission, Vision, and Tag Line the Chamber has 6 Key Areas of Focus that are used to create yearly goals and objectives. In early 2018 the Chamber Board held a Planning session to create a 5 Year TACC Plan with specific goals, objectives, and a timeline.
Mission: To initiate and provide programs, services, and leadership which will enhance a cooperative business community and create a vibrant economy, making the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit.
Vision: The TACC will be the leading advocate for business, serving as a driving force in the economic vitality of the greater Ticonderoga Area, uniting communities and maximizing resources.
Tag Line: Business Focused. Community Minded. Future Driven.
Key Areas of Focus:
Membership: Membership Services, Growth, & Retention
Business: Business Services, Support, & Development
Tourism: Marketing, Events, & Visitor Services
Communication: Public, Business & Community Relations
Leadership: Partnerships, Economic Development/Sustainability, & Advocacy
Organization: Finance, Staff, & Board of Directors/Ambassadors
The Chamber offers an array of benefits to their Members and is encouraging them to maximize their benefits as well as understand the importance of supporting the Chamber. For a complete listing of TACC benefits contact the Chamber.
A highlight of TACC Member benefits include:
Marketing, Promotion, Publicity & Exposure
- Website Listings on www.ticonderogany.com, www.lakechamplainregion.com (via ROOST), & www.ticonderoga360.com (eVision Digital Marketing).
- Listing in the printed and online Chamber/Business Directory.
- Members can display printed materials for distribution at the Chamber Office.
- We will share your press releases as well as assist in writing & formatting press releases, flyers, etc.
- The Chamber will list all of your events, meetings, or general dates to remember on the online calendar. In addition, TACC will ensure events are listed on the LCR (via ROOST) calendar.
- Access to a variety of sponsorship and marketing opportunities.
- Representation throughout the area & region as well as for economic development purposes.
- Networking opportunities to connect with other businesses & organizations.
- Members can submit news, information, events, and more for the Monthly Member News email blast.
Member Referrals
- Professional & courteous staff that promote the area and their Members by providing answers and information to visitors and the community. TACC only provides referrals to Members.
Chamber Communications
- Receive the TACC Weekly Memo with important information on news (area, regional, state, etc.), events, marketing opportunities, seminars, general updates, and much more.
Business Support, Services, & Resources
- TACC offers daily/one on one business support and services directly to our Members as well as new/potential new businesses. Business support, services, resources, and counseling are also available via our partnership with the North Country Small Business Development Center & SCORE (Free Services).
Business Seminars & Trainings
- Seminars, trainings, & informational meetings on an array of topics are available throughout the year to assist making your business or organization successful.
Partnerships
- TACC Members automatically become Associate Members of the North Country Chamber of Commerce giving you access to a Commerce Card Discount Program, Energy Savings Program, & the Chamber Health Insurance Services.
- TACC Members have access to an array of promotional and marketing opportunities via the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) / Lake Champlain Region.
- TACC Members have access to additional benefits via our partnership with Ticonderoga360/eVision Digital Marketing including Business Spotlight articles and more!
- The TACC is partners with a number of organizations and economic development agencies giving our Members access to an array of resources and services.
Creditability, Community Involvement, & Support
- Being a Chamber Member says you belong to & support the local community. It shows that you are dedicated to the success & future of the Ticonderoga Area.
“Being a member of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is not only an investment in your business or organization but in the community as a whole. The Chamber is a non-profit organization that serves, markets, and promotes their members and the entire Ticonderoga Area. I want to stress the importance of supporting Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Members because they support the Chamber and the community in so many ways. Our Members along with our community Partners truly allow us to serve the Ticonderoga Area and work to make the area a better place. Without the dedication of our many Chamber Members and Partners all we do would not be possible. I would like to extend a sincere thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Chamber. As the Chamber continues to grow and move into the future we will work even harder for our Members, Partners, the business community and the Ticonderoga Area as a whole,” shared Matthew Courtright, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO.
For more information, please feel free to contact the Chamber at 518-585-6619, chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com or visit www.ticonderogany.com.