ยญThe Langley Chamber of Commerce is a vibrant business association fully committed to advance the success of our members and foster a robust economy throughout the greater Langley, Whidbey Island area.
Join the Chamber for numerous advantages for your business. From networking and business promotion to advocacy and community engagement, we provide a supportive ecosystem helping you grow professionally and succeed in your endeavors. Become an active member and position yourself to leverage the collective power of businesses, gain valuable connections, and access resources that can propel your business forward. We've put together 21 reasons to join!
1. Dedicated Support
We are here to empower your business growth and boost your prosperity. Our friendly and capable staff are readily available to assistย you.
2. Consumer Confidence
Membership instills confidence in consumers. Research indicates that businesses belonging to the Chamber are 50% more likely to attract customers.
3. Services and Support
Valuable support includes website directory listing, newsletter ads, referrals, and destination marketing positioning Whidbey as a premier destination.
4. Online Directory Listing
Businesses gain a search engine optimized listing on our Chamber's online business directory. This listing ranks prominently on Google, Yahoo, and other search engines, often serving as a member's web page. Our online directory attracts 2000 weekly visits, with 62% being first-time users. It stands as the premier resource for services and products in the greater Langley area as a top-ranking destination website.
5. Promotion Opportunities
Promote your business through our monthly Friends of Langley newsletters, and weekly member emails. These channels offer the most effective communication with our visitors and members.
6. Annual Business Directory
Your business is featured in the widely distributed printed Langley Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Directory and Community Guide. Additionally, advertise in our annual Event Directory and Guide, as well as on the Official City of Langley map. These are unparalleled opportunities to showcase your business, products, or services.
7. Referrals
Enjoy free referrals to your business. When potential customers contact the Chamber, we exclusively refer them to Chamber members providing the needed services, offering you the best opportunity to expand your business.
8. Web Presence
Our Chamber website receives over 2000 weekly visits, with two-thirds of visitors browsing the online directory in search of services, supplies, and products. This represents an exceptional web presence for a minimal investment.
9. Networking Opportunities
Engage with fellow business professionals and promote your enterprise at our monthly breakfast meeting events. These gatherings facilitate meaningful connections, valuable referrals, and references.
10. Social Mixers
Our quarterly Chamber After Hours social and mixer provides a relaxed environment for members to network and have fun. These are the best social events to casually connect, offering business-to-business networking opportunities.
11. Community Visibility
As a new member of the Chamber of Commerce, youโll be listed in the chamber newsletter, on social media and have the opportunity to be highlighted in other chamber publications as well as promote that you are a Chamber member by using the Chamber window cling. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events.
12. Showcase at Events
Showcase your business at our income-generating events, such as Mystery Weekend and Langley Lights the Night, which offer opportunities to introduce your business to potential customers through heavily promoted advertising efforts.
13. Community Engagement
Collaborate on community-enhancing efforts that positively impact our city and elevate your business's profile in the community. These activities initiate business-to-business commerce and more opportunities for networking and connecting local professionals than is available through most other local organizations.
14. Access to Expertise
Tap into expertise and advice through partnerships with other Chambers, the Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Economic Development Council.
15. Advocacy
Benefit from our proactive advocacy on behalf of businesses and the local economy at local, regional, state, and federal levels, offering legislative advocacy for Island businesses.
16. Industry-Specific Collaboration
Participate in industry-specific sub-groups facilitated by the Chamber. These groups foster collaboration, discussion of trends and best practices, and advocacy on pertinent issues.
17. Receive Chamber Newsletters
Newsletters provide new member information, interesting information about operating a local business, articles about the local community, a community calendar, and details about chamber events as well as community events.
18. Visitors Center
Our year-round visitor information center and our friendly staff offers one-on-one service to Langley visitors. This is your opportunity to advertise with rack cards, business cards, brochures, flyers, and a window display of events.
19. Financial Benefits
Maximize your bottom line by reducing costs, expanding markets, accessing expertise, and reaching new customers, all with the unwavering support of our dedicated Chamber staff.
20. Acquire Customer Referrals
Every day, the chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, suppliers, and services. Annually, its hundreds of business referrals to member businesses. Staff members always recommend chamber members.
21. You Are Among the Best
Being a part of the Langley Chamber of Commerce means being counted among the best. Langley is a popular tourist destination city, and our members are recognized worldwide for their excellence. Join us and become part of the most dynamic business organization in the world's best small city.