2 values for 1 investment.
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce champions business, economic development, and education in Clayton, North Carolina. We greatly depend on our investors to help us with this important mission. As an investor, CCOC provides value for your business in two ways: (1) Through our issues-based work as a non-profit business-led economic advancement organization working for the entire Clayton community. This includes our economic development, business advocacy, and education initiatives. (2) Through our investor benefit package. Included in our benefit package are networking events, professional development training, referrals, online business exposure, and more to enhance your business' marketing and talent development efforts. Below is our 2018 investor (member) benefit package and rates.
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YOUR 2018 INVESTOR (MEMBER) BENEFITS INCLUDE:
CCOC referral services.
CCOC staff receives calls for business referrals daily. If you are an investor, our staff will refer callers and newcomers to your business. You will also have the opportunity to provide marketing materials for us to use throughout the year.
The Clayton Connection app listing.
Investors will be listed in the CCOC guidebook inside Clayton’s new community app, The Clayton Connection powered by The Clayton Chamber of Commerce.
CCOC investor directory.
Investors can request an investor directory with contact information once a year free of charge.
Talent development.
CCOC regularly provides information and education to enhance business practices. Investors can attend free business training once a month at CCOC’s Morning Scoop sessions and discounted business training quarterly at our Topics at 12 events.
CCOC communications.
Investors will receive CCOC’s newsletter (via email and posted on CCOC’s website) and CCOC’s events calendar email to help you stay informed about events, business news, and other community information.
CCOC decal.
Investors will receive a CCOC decal to let clients/customers know about your Clayton community advocacy and investment.
Networking opportunities.
Investors may attend all CCOC networking events (Coffee & Conversations and Business After Hours) free of charge.
CCOC signature event discounts.
Investors will receive discounted fees for participation in CCOC signature events, including the award-winning and highly-anticipated Clayton Harvest Festival, as well as the CCOC Annual Meeting, Employee Appreciation Luncheon, Topics at 12, Eggs & Issues, etc.
In-house advertising opportunities.
CCOC is located inside a historic building in the center of Downtown Clayton. The building draws newcomers, town visitors, business guests, and various event attendees. Investors may provide one electronic ad per month to rotate on our lobby television free of charge.
CCOC meeting room.
Investors may use the CCOC board room free of charge once a month during our business hours (subject to availability). Note: This room is located upstairs in our historic building with no elevator access.
Highly-visible sponsorship opportunities.
As an investor, you may promote your business through various CCOC event sponsorships at discounted rates.
CCOC business of the month opportunity.
One investor is recognized each month as CCOC’s business of the month. If selected, you will be featured on social media and will receive an official sign to place at your business during your month. All monthly winners will compete for CCOC's Business of the Year award. We also often produce investor spotlights on our social media pages.
Online business exposure.
Investors receive the following business exposure:
CCOC annual report listing.
Investors will be listed in the CCOC annual report publication.
CCOC ribbon cuttings.
CCOC organizes ribbon cutting ceremonies for new and relocated businesses. We also share photos and videos of these on social media for you to enjoy and use.
Constant Contact marketing tools.
Investors receive up to 25% off Constant Contact’s powerful and easy tools.
RelyMD discount.
Investors receive a discount on the RelyMD telemedicine plan.
More coming soon.
We are always looking for more benefits for you. We will list them here as they are added.
CCOC staff receives calls for business referrals daily. If you are an investor, our staff will refer callers and newcomers to your business. You will also have the opportunity to provide marketing materials for us to use throughout the year.
The Clayton Connection app listing.
Investors will be listed in the CCOC guidebook inside Clayton’s new community app, The Clayton Connection powered by The Clayton Chamber of Commerce.
CCOC investor directory.
Investors can request an investor directory with contact information once a year free of charge.
Talent development.
CCOC regularly provides information and education to enhance business practices. Investors can attend free business training once a month at CCOC’s Morning Scoop sessions and discounted business training quarterly at our Topics at 12 events.
CCOC communications.
Investors will receive CCOC’s newsletter (via email and posted on CCOC’s website) and CCOC’s events calendar email to help you stay informed about events, business news, and other community information.
CCOC decal.
Investors will receive a CCOC decal to let clients/customers know about your Clayton community advocacy and investment.
Networking opportunities.
Investors may attend all CCOC networking events (Coffee & Conversations and Business After Hours) free of charge.
CCOC signature event discounts.
Investors will receive discounted fees for participation in CCOC signature events, including the award-winning and highly-anticipated Clayton Harvest Festival, as well as the CCOC Annual Meeting, Employee Appreciation Luncheon, Topics at 12, Eggs & Issues, etc.
In-house advertising opportunities.
CCOC is located inside a historic building in the center of Downtown Clayton. The building draws newcomers, town visitors, business guests, and various event attendees. Investors may provide one electronic ad per month to rotate on our lobby television free of charge.
CCOC meeting room.
Investors may use the CCOC board room free of charge once a month during our business hours (subject to availability). Note: This room is located upstairs in our historic building with no elevator access.
Highly-visible sponsorship opportunities.
As an investor, you may promote your business through various CCOC event sponsorships at discounted rates.
CCOC business of the month opportunity.
One investor is recognized each month as CCOC’s business of the month. If selected, you will be featured on social media and will receive an official sign to place at your business during your month. All monthly winners will compete for CCOC's Business of the Year award. We also often produce investor spotlights on our social media pages.
Online business exposure.
Investors receive the following business exposure:
- New investors will be featured in the CCOC newsletter.
- Investors' websites and email addresses will be directly linked from the searchable business directory on the CCOC website.
- Investors may send information to be added to the CCOC weekly events calendar emails.
- Investors may add events to the CCOC online community calendar anytime.
- Investors may add one ad / flyer to the CCOC online community bulletin board.
- Investors will receive special event posts/shares on CCOC’s Facebook and Twitter accounts as requested (must be scheduled in advance).
- Investors may advertise on the CCOC website or The Clayton Connection app free for one week each year.
- Investors may offer one coupon on The Clayton Connection app each year.
CCOC annual report listing.
Investors will be listed in the CCOC annual report publication.
CCOC ribbon cuttings.
CCOC organizes ribbon cutting ceremonies for new and relocated businesses. We also share photos and videos of these on social media for you to enjoy and use.
Constant Contact marketing tools.
Investors receive up to 25% off Constant Contact’s powerful and easy tools.
RelyMD discount.
Investors receive a discount on the RelyMD telemedicine plan.
More coming soon.
We are always looking for more benefits for you. We will list them here as they are added.
CCOC 2018 rates.
- Individual (non-business), $95
- Independent agent/contractor* affiliated with a current investor (member) or MLM representative, $125
- Non-profit organization, $140
- Business / firm / organization / broker / service provider / restaurant, $205 and up**
*Broker/business must join before their affiliated independent agents/contractors can join under the agency's name (independent agents/contractors will be listed separately in our directory for advertising purposes.
**Business rates are based on your industry and number of employees. Beginning in 2018, CCOC will invoice for renewal dues every January instead of on your joining anniversary. Therefore, if you join between February and December, your second-year renewal in January of the following year will be pro-rated.
