2008 Chamber Membership Drive Script
Hi, my name is ___________ from _______(business name)________. How are you today? I am calling on behalf of the Provo Orem Chamber of Commerce for their 2008 membership drive. My company_________is a member of the Chamber and we want to encourage you to join the Chamber as well. Have you ever considered becoming a member?
Top 5 Reasons to Join the Chamber
- Advertising Benefits
- In your first month of membership, your dues are covered with free advertising
i. You receive a 3x5 “Welcome to the Chamber” ad in the Daily Herald
ii. You receive a 300 word article in our monthly newsletter
- Other advertising opportunities in weekly emails and on our website
- Sponsorship opportunities for our annual golf tournament, community awards and monthly networking activities
- Business Education and Development Opportunities
- Programs like Leadership Academy and Chamber University are setup to educate new and existing businesses
- Provides a unified voice for business.
- When problems arise affecting your business, the Chamber is your liaison to the local and state government
- Provides unlimited networking opportunities.
- First Friday Forum, Women’s Business Network, Leads Groups, Pacesetters, etc
- Provides opportunities to work on committees or councils to help improve the business climate.
How Much?
Membership fees vary depending on several factors
a. How many employees do you have?
b. What is your business category? (Use membership fee sheet)
We Want to Join!
- Direct them to the website www.thechamber.org. Click on the join now link under How to Join. (make sure they enter your name into the “referred by” field)
- Take down their contact information and have a Chamber staff member call them
