Health Insurance

Another outstanding benefit of Chamber membership is access to affordable insurance, including complete health care coverage, vision and dental, prescription, life, and disability programs through the Chambers of Commerce Service Corporation.

As a member of Chamber Choice, the Norwin Chamber of Commerce offers your business the opportunity to join a coalition of over 20,000 firms in Western Pennsylvania with access to this exclusive health care program.

Ask about Chamber Choice

Member-2-Member Discount Program

The Norwin Chamber of Commerce Member-2-Member Program allows Chamber members to offer exclusive discounts directly to fellow members!  These discounts extend not just to executives, but to all of the Chamber member's employees!  The program is a great way not only to market your business to the masses, but to provide a tangible benefit of Chamber membership to your entire workforce.

The current list of discounts are Valid January 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010

The Norwin Chamber of Commerce participants are:

Member Benefits

Marketing
The Norwin Chamber of Commerce advances its business members and provides opportunities for promotion through a variety of vehicles and activities.

Membership Directory
Your membership entitles you to a listing in the Norwin Chamber's Membership Directory at no additional cost. This listing includes address, contact information, and organization by business services. The Membership Directory is used as a tool by members, visitors, those considering membership, and other businesses to identify and contact those whose services and resources might be of use.  Search Database.

Website
Each membership includes a listing on the Norwin Chamber's Website at no additional cost. Premium services include listing your business under multiple categories, upgrading your listing via color logo or banner ad. In addition to the latest information about Chamber activities, members will be able to see what's happening throughout the year on the Chamber's Calendar, as well as take advantage of the Vocal Point newsletter's on-line edition.

The Vocal Point Newsletter
The Chamber's monthly newsletter, the Vocal Point, keeps members up-to-date in a variety of areas, including new developments at member businesses and welcome notices regarding new members. Business information, calendar events, and Chamber developments are the focus of this publication, which also offers low cost advertising opportunities, including the ability to include your own promotional flyers with this monthly mailing.

Advertising Opportunities
In addition to the listings available with basic membership, the Chamber offers many opportunities to use Chamber events, publications, and special projects to increase the visibility and circulation of your advertising, both to fellow members and beyond. The cost of these options vary, but are always a bargain to our members.

• Membership Directory

• Website

• Vocal Point Newsletter

• Gift Certificates

• Event Sponsorships

• Chamber Advertising Projects

Networking Opportunities

The Chamber provides its members with a variety of opportunities to interact. By networking, members gain familiarity with the strengths and services they offer to one another and to the community at large.

C.A.R.E. (Chamber Associates Referral Exchange)

This FREE weekly networking group exclusively for Norwin Chamber members is designed to help Chamber members market and network their businesses.  C.A.R.E. weekly meetings consist of:

* Member 30-second commercials

* Referrral Exchanges

* Weekly Business Topics

* Business "Tips-of-the-Week"

* Chamber News

C.A.R.E. can help you kick-start your work week with referrals and get you motivated to be successful during your workweek.

Monthly Membership Luncheon
On the first Wednesday of each month, the Chamber organizes a low cost luncheon either on-site or at a chamber member's location, where members get to know one another, exchange business referrals, and become acquainted with the capabilities and current concerns of those in attendance. Luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. and include business introductions and scheduled speakers presenting material on a wide range of business topics and community issues.  Events always begin and end with networking!

Chamber Mixers
On a monthly basis, the Chamber sponsors evening get-togethers known as Chamber Mixers. These events are similar in opportunity to the Monthly Membership Luncheons, but can often be attended by those whose schedules simply do not permit them to take advantage of the luncheons. These mixers are hosted and sponsored by Chamber members and held at the member's business location.  Mixers are a great way to end your workday with business contacts!

Social Activities
In addition to regular Networking and Referral meetings, the Chamber offers a variety of yearly events designed to enhance the community spirit of the Chamber and bring members together in settings ranging from relaxed picnics to formal dinners. For more information about these affairs, see the listing under Special Events Committees.

Committee Involvement
One way to improve the visibility of your business and serve the community at the same time is to become involved in a Chamber Committee. With many influential and community minded businesses already serving on committees, this is your chance to demonstrate the expertise and quality of the services you provide, form lasting alliances with the partners you need to succeed, and work toward the overall benefit of the Chamber Community.

• Ambassadors Committee

• Public Affairs Committee

• Education Committee

• Marketing Committee

• Membership Committee

• Ad Hoc Committees

• Special Events Committees

Insurance

Another outstanding benefit of Chamber membership is access to affordable insurance, including complete health care coverage, vision and dental, prescription, life, and disability programs through the Chambers of Commerce Service Corporation.

As a member of Chamber Choice, the Norwin Chamber of Commerce offers your business the opportunity to join a coalition of over 20,000 firms in Western Pennsylvania with access to this exclusive health care program.

Ask about Chamber Choice

Group Rates

You too can profit from the Chamber's determination to provide low cost group rates on additional services. The Chamber is proud to offer:

• Group rates for on-site software training, tailored to the needs of your staff.

• Group rates on long distance telephone service.

• Low Cost Mailing Labels.

• Member-to-Member discounts.

Legislative and Economic Involvement

Assuring economic development and growth in the Norwin area is a challenging enterprise, one the Norwin Chamber of Commerce embraces with enthusiasm. Toward this end the Chamber maintains close ties with government officials on the local, county, and federal levels. By monitoring legislation affecting our membership, the Chamber is able to keep government aware of what can benefit, or cause detriment, to the communities we serve.

The Chamber actively promotes the Norwin area as an ideal location for rospective employers who appreciate Southwestern Pennsylvania's skilled and industrious work force. Our involvement includes:

• Representation with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Executives

• Working as an outreach center for the St. Vincent College Small Business Development Center.

• Providing information to businesses regarding state and federal funding availability.

• Acting as an impartial liaison for all three Norwin communities in resolving local issues.