Membership in the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce is an investment in the future of your business.
Research by the Shapiro Group, shows the value of belonging to a Chamber of Commerce. “When a company is active in its local chamber, it is doing the right thing not only for the community, but for its own success as well,” said study authors.
What does Chamber membership show consumers about your business?
"Your Chamber membership gives you a convenient way to keep in touch with business leaders as well as political leaders. This is a golden opportunity to network and share ideas. That is why Burke & Herbert is a Gold Sponsor.
Tony Riolo
Burke & Herbert Bank
"The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce is a good way to make potential clients aware of our services. It also keep us informed of community issues, before they happen.
Daniel F. Rinzel
Redmon, Peyton & Braswell LLP
"The Chamber has assisted us with bringing our services to market. This, in addition to introducing me to established businesses and a group of
very talented and reputable business leaders.
John Jewell
JTC, Inc.
Membership
In this scientific web-based survey of 2,000 adults nationwide, respondents showed the real value of Chamber membership.
- 70% said it shows a business uses good business practices.
- 69% said it shows a business has a good reputation
- 64% said it shows a business cares about its customers
- 63% said it shows a business is involved in the community
YOUR 5-G NETWORK
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
- Get noticed faster! Whether a new business owner or not, you need more business. Chamber businesses have the tools to stack up better against the competition. Doing business with other Chamber members grows your business.
- Regular networking activities and business referrals combine fun and work.
- Online Business Directories allows others to find you through a community Internet portal.
- Contacts-for-Contracts provides opportunities for government contractors.
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
- Extend the influence of your business with school and community partnerships
- Mount Vernon-Lee Education Partnership has given more than $96,000.00 in scholarships to local high school graduates.
- Annual Police & Firefighters Gala salutes the men and women who keep our community safe.
- Annual Richmond Highway Clean-up partners with Fort Belvoir to keep our “main street” clean.
GOVERNMENT INFLUENCE
- The Chamber works to ensure your voice is heard in the legislative process. We bring you face-to-face with local, state, and federal officials who shape the legislation that affects your business.
- Meet state legislators at the annual “General Assembly Report.”
- Regular contact with Fairfax County Supervisors.
- Legislative alerts on issues important to your business.
GET CONNECTED
- Stay up-to-date on important issues facing your business and the community.
- Receive the weekly e-news “Chamber Currents” and local business news.
- Join the Chamber leadership class and learn about community issues in-depth.
- Stay current in workplace and social media trends to reach potential customers.
GO VIRAL!
- With the Chamber's Online Business Directory. As a new member your listing is free for one year.
