Member Referrals:
Chamber of Commerce businesses, members, and staff are always ready to refer businesses to others in need of services and products. Shopping locally brings smiles to both a consumer and retailers face and is a great way to offer member-to-member discounts. Shopping locally is what keeps local businesses around.
Annual Activities & Events:
Many Chamber activities and events are well attended, organized and beneficial to our members. The events are a great way to get involved in your local community. Some annual chamber events are as follows: Earth Day Celebration, Annual Awards Banquet, Ellwood City Arts, Crafts & Food Festival, Chamber golf outing, Ellwood City Community Day, Chef & Wine Tasting Event, Storytelling Festival, Christmas in the Park, Arts & Humanities Series.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance:
Health, dental and vision insurance are available through a partnership with ChamberChoice. ChamberChoice provides member businesses with the top medical, dental, and vision plans available, as well as other great value-added benefits, including life and disability benefits and HIPAA compliance assistance. For more information on ChamberChoice employees benefits, call the Client Resource Center toll-free at 1-800-377-3539, or visit www.chamberchoice.com
Utility Auditing Service:
Chamber members may sign up for a utility audit (administered through the Eric Ryan Corporation) at a discount of the regular rate. The Eric Ryan Corporation is an Ellwood City based firm that specializes in auditing utility and telephone bills. The services can be performed on a shared savings basis. That means there is no cost to the Chamber member unless the audits reduce cost either by obtaining refunds from the providers or making billing changes that reduce costs going forward. Members are required to provide a full year of prior utility bills and/or the past two months’ telephone bills. Overall, there has been a 90% success rate in the audits that have been performed. Please call the Chamber for more information at 724-758-5501 or email us at info@ellwoodchamber.org.
County, State, and Federal Business Advocacy:
Advocacy is available to member businesses through the efforts of the Chamber’s Legislative Committee as well as its Executive Committee. Chamber members are encouraged to communicate specific legislative concerns to the Chamber office, so that these issues are brought to the attention of local, state and federal legislators. If you are interested in attending legislative meetings, please contact the Chamber at 724-758-5501 or email us at info@ellwoodchamber.org.
Notary Service:
The Chamber provides free notary services for Chamber members. Notary services are available to non-members at a cost of $5.00 per transaction. Notary hours are: M-F, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: This service is not available for vehicle titles.
Advertising Opportunities:
Many advertising opportunities exist for Chamber members. Chamber members can exhibit their marketing materials (business cards, brochures, etc.) in the Chamber lobby. Members also have the opportunity to link their website with ours AT NO COST as part of the Chamber’s Membership Directory. Advertising space is also available in the monthly member offers e-blast that goes out once a month highlighting offers, sales, information or featured products and services from members. If interested, please contact the Chamber at 724-758-5501 or email us at info@ellwoodchamber.org.
Business Counseling:
Business counseling is available AT NO COST at the Chamber. Assistance is available in developing a business plan, estimating cash flow, designing a loan package, and understanding state and federal regulations. Call 724-758-5501 for an appointment or contact us at info@ellwoodchamber.org.