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 current investor (member) benefit package and rates.
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YOUR 2020 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 CCOC's Business Solutions Summit for business development, motivation and educational seminars.
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. By applying with CCOC, you are automatically joining our mailing list. You may, however, unsubscribe at any time.
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 free of charge. These events include Good Morning Clayton, B.A.S.H. (Business Associates Social Hour), H.Y.P.E. (Helping Young Professionals Engage), M.O.B (Men of Business) and CCCOC's Holiday Open House.
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 & Community Awards, State of "series", 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 during CCOC's Total Resource Campaign.
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 selections will be nominees 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.
Export Document Processing.
Investors receive access to fast, reliable electronic document processing at a discounted rate through the Carolina Chamber Export Assistance Center. Documents include Certificates of Origin, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists and Certificates of Free Sale, plus advice and technical assistance in properly completing and filing those documents. Click HERE to learn more.
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 CCOC's Business Solutions Summit for business development, motivation and educational seminars.
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. By applying with CCOC, you are automatically joining our mailing list. You may, however, unsubscribe at any time.
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 free of charge. These events include Good Morning Clayton, B.A.S.H. (Business Associates Social Hour), H.Y.P.E. (Helping Young Professionals Engage), M.O.B (Men of Business) and CCCOC's Holiday Open House.
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 & Community Awards, State of "series", 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 during CCOC's Total Resource Campaign.
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 selections will be nominees 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 and/or on social media.
- 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. This calendar is also connected to The Clayton Connection App.
- 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.
Export Document Processing.
Investors receive access to fast, reliable electronic document processing at a discounted rate through the Carolina Chamber Export Assistance Center. Documents include Certificates of Origin, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists and Certificates of Free Sale, plus advice and technical assistance in properly completing and filing those documents. Click HERE to learn more.
CCOC 2020 rates.
- Individual (non-business), $100
Note: Your name will not be included in our business directory, but your investment will be included in our annual report. - Independent contractors of an already-affiliated CCOC investor (member) who desire their own listing (i.e. real estate agents), $130
Note: In order to apply at this level, your broker or corporate office must already be a CCOC investor (member). If they are and you are an independent contractor for the company, you may apply at this rate. You will be listed separately in our directory for advertising/SEO purposes in the following manner: Broker/Corporate Company Name - Your Name. If your broker or corporate office is not a CCOC investor (member), you must apply using the the regular business rates below. - Multi-level marketing representatives, $130
Note: Representatives for multi-level marketing companies such as Avon, LuLaRoe, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Rodan and Fields, etc. may apply using this rate. - Non-profit organization, $140
Note: This rate is for organizations that file Form 990s annually. - Business / firm / organization / broker / service provider / restaurant, $230 and up
Note: Business rates are currently based on your industry and number of employees. - Annual renewals: CCOC will invoice for renewals in December for the following calendar year (not your anniversary month). Therefore, if you apply between February and December, your second-year renewal in January of the following year will be pro-rated accordingly.
