Learn more about CCOC.

As a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, the Clayton Chamber of Commerce greatly depends on our investors to help us with an important mission, to champion business, economic development, and education in Clayton, North Carolina.​ As your advocate, we promise to provide you with valuable benefits, networking opportunities, and training that will enhance your business. The Chamber U program will guide you through your benefits, show you ways to leverage your investment (membership), and give you a glimpse of how the Chamber works for you behind the scenes. Seminars on CCOC's online directory and SEO training will be held in conjunction with orientations each month. And if you are not sure what a Chamber does, we have a seminar (Why Invest in a Chamber?) just for you too. See details below.

Chamber U: Orientation.

If you are NEW to the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, make sure to attend one of our orientation seminars as soon as possible. You will learn how to:

• Leverage your benefit package
• Understand the marketing/PR value of your benefit package
• Learn more about the inner-workings of our Chamber
• Learn more ways to be involved (committees, task forces, events, etc.)
• Hear about our upcoming plans and goals
• Ask questions
• Get to know other new investors (members)

The largest component of the CCOC benefit package is the online exposure we provide. Your online directory page can help you if you are a small business, particularly if you do not have a web presence. It can become your one-page website! Or, if you are a larger company and/or already have a website, it can help you with your current search engine optimization (SEO) efforts. The main benefit of our online directory is the number of newcomers and people searching for businesses in this area it receives annually. To make sure you are correctly utilizing this amazing benefit, we will provide you with some simple techniques in this seminar.

These orientation seminars are presented by CCOC staff and are held monthly at the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, 301 E. Main Street, Clayton, NC 27520. Find one on our calendar here.

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Chamber U: Why Invest in a Chamber?

This seminar is perfect for you if you (1) have not been involved in a Chamber before, (2) feel the Chamber does not add value to your business, and/or (3) have been a part of a Chamber and felt it did not help you.

If you have ever uttered one or more of these statements (on the inside or to another person), you should consider joining us for this educational seminar. There will be absolutely no pressure to join CCOC.

• I really don't need the Chamber for my business.
• I already know everyone in the area, so why should I join?
• I am just too busy to be a part of the Chamber.
• I understand a Chamber in the community, I just don't see a personal value.

During the seminar, we will:

1. Define what a Chamber is and is not
2. Explain what it means to have a healthy Chamber in your community
3. Explain the value of being a part of a Chamber, even if you think you are too busy

Find one on our calendar here.

KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS TO CONSIDER THE CHAMBER?

Invite them to a Chamber U event.