Chamber Q & A
What is the Chamber?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is a member-based business advocacy organization providing a strong voice in support of our business community.
The Chamber is a local leader in the following areas:
• Strengthening the local economy
• Promoting and connecting the community
• Providing quality networking opportunities
• Representing business to government
• Political interaction
How many members does the Chamber have?
The Chamber has more than 1,050 member businesses. You can access our membership directory by clicking here.
How much does Chamber membership cost?
You will be surprised at how affordable membership is. Membership dues are based on the number of employees your business has. There are a variety of payment plans available and your membership can be tax deductible! Click here to view our membership application.
Is the Chamber part of the government?
The Chamber is not part of the government. We are an independent, non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation.
Is the Chamber a political organization?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce believes that a healthy business community is invaluable to the community as a whole. The Chamber tracks local, state, and federal issues impacting business and maintains close contact with city, county, and state legislators to promote beneficial business legislation and discourage detrimental regulations.
Does the Chamber issue Certificates of Origin?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce does offer Certificates of Origin to members exporting their products overseas as a free member benefit.
How do I schedule a Ribbon Cutting?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is happy to help make your grand opening a success! This service is offered at no cost to our members. To schedule a ribbon-cutting ceremony, please contact Linda Stotler at 943-8151 or lstotler@blairchamber.com.
How do I contact Chamber Members?
To assist members in marketing their products or services to each other, Chamber Members can purchase, in mailing label format, a list of all current Blair County Chamber of Commerce members. Mailing labels are $75 for Chamber Members and $300 for non-members. For more information about this service please contact the Chamber at 943-8151.
Please note that, due to our privacy policy, the Chamber is not able to release member email addresses.
If you are not a member of the Chamber you may still find contact information for our members in our online Membership Directory.
How will my business benefit if I join the Chamber?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce offers a number of valuable benefits to our members. To access a list of all membership benefits, click here.
What is my membership worth if I don’t attend events or sit on committees?
Though we would love to see you at events, we understand you’re busy. As a Blair County Chamber of Commerce member you automatically receive all of the following benefits:
• Your business listing in the printed Chamber Business Directory (thousands of copies distributed throughout the community, including every hotel room in Blair County and mailed to every Chamber Member)
• Your website listing with your link, visited by thousands of people annually
• Opportunity to promote your company news and events on the Chamber website at no cost to our members
• Opportunity to promote job postings on the Chamber website at no cost to our members
• Save money on products and services with the POWER Card discount program and attract new customers by promoting your own discount
• Tax deduction for your Chamber membership investment
• Commercial and Residential Energy Savings programs
• Member-exclusive Insurance Programs
• Daily member referrals
• Increased consumer confidence in your business for being a member of your local Chamber
• Collective business voice through Chamber legislative advocacy program
• Marketing opportunities available exclusively to Chamber members
• Online newsletter
• Huge savings on bulk mail rates
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is a member-based business advocacy organization providing a strong voice in support of our business community.
The Chamber is a local leader in the following areas:
• Strengthening the local economy
• Promoting and connecting the community
• Providing quality networking opportunities
• Representing business to government
• Political interaction
How many members does the Chamber have?
The Chamber has more than 1,050 member businesses. You can access our membership directory by clicking here.
How much does Chamber membership cost?
You will be surprised at how affordable membership is. Membership dues are based on the number of employees your business has. There are a variety of payment plans available and your membership can be tax deductible! Click here to view our membership application.
Is the Chamber part of the government?
The Chamber is not part of the government. We are an independent, non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation.
Is the Chamber a political organization?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce believes that a healthy business community is invaluable to the community as a whole. The Chamber tracks local, state, and federal issues impacting business and maintains close contact with city, county, and state legislators to promote beneficial business legislation and discourage detrimental regulations.
Does the Chamber issue Certificates of Origin?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce does offer Certificates of Origin to members exporting their products overseas as a free member benefit.
How do I schedule a Ribbon Cutting?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is happy to help make your grand opening a success! This service is offered at no cost to our members. To schedule a ribbon-cutting ceremony, please contact Linda Stotler at 943-8151 or lstotler@blairchamber.com.
How do I contact Chamber Members?
To assist members in marketing their products or services to each other, Chamber Members can purchase, in mailing label format, a list of all current Blair County Chamber of Commerce members. Mailing labels are $75 for Chamber Members and $300 for non-members. For more information about this service please contact the Chamber at 943-8151.
Please note that, due to our privacy policy, the Chamber is not able to release member email addresses.
If you are not a member of the Chamber you may still find contact information for our members in our online Membership Directory.
How will my business benefit if I join the Chamber?
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce offers a number of valuable benefits to our members. To access a list of all membership benefits, click here.
What is my membership worth if I don’t attend events or sit on committees?
Though we would love to see you at events, we understand you’re busy. As a Blair County Chamber of Commerce member you automatically receive all of the following benefits:
• Your business listing in the printed Chamber Business Directory (thousands of copies distributed throughout the community, including every hotel room in Blair County and mailed to every Chamber Member)
• Your website listing with your link, visited by thousands of people annually
• Opportunity to promote your company news and events on the Chamber website at no cost to our members
• Opportunity to promote job postings on the Chamber website at no cost to our members
• Save money on products and services with the POWER Card discount program and attract new customers by promoting your own discount
• Tax deduction for your Chamber membership investment
• Commercial and Residential Energy Savings programs
• Member-exclusive Insurance Programs
• Daily member referrals
• Increased consumer confidence in your business for being a member of your local Chamber
• Collective business voice through Chamber legislative advocacy program
• Marketing opportunities available exclusively to Chamber members
• Online newsletter
• Huge savings on bulk mail rates
