Top 10 Reasons to be a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber

1. The Detroit Regional Chamber is one the area’s oldest business organizations. We are the largest metropolitan chamber of commerce in the United States with over 20,000 members, and we’re right here in your backyard; ready to work for you.

2. Most of our members join the chamber for access to our events and networking opportunities. Each year, the chamber holds over 100 events for our membership; all of which offer valuable networking, educational and inspirational opportunities.

3. Save up to 30 percent on office supplies, technology through the chamber’s discount programs with Office Depot. These discounts are free for all chamber members. Members can easily pay their yearly chamber membership dues based solely off of the money they saved by participating in these programs.

4. Enhance your company’s visibility through advertising and sponsorship opportunities as well as the chance to be included in the Detroit Regional Business Book membership guide and opportunities to provide content to and be featured in the Detroiter magazine, Detroiter Online Web site and eDetroiter newsletter.

5. We advocate on behalf of the business community. The chamber’s lobbying power at the city, state and federal level help make legislation that works for your business.

6. The chamber’s economic development group - the Detroit Regional Economic Partnership - offers a variety of services to increase business opportunities for the region by bringing new businesses and jobs to the area and helping Michigan companies do business globally.

7. The chamber has numerous programs and initiatives to significantly improve talent retention and development in the region; ensuring your business stays staffed with the top employees it needs to be productive.

8. You will receive big business benefits on small business health insurance through the chamber’s Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan program.

9. The chamber’s award-winning Mackinac Policy Conference offers unparalleled access to network among the most influential leaders in Michigan and provides a platform to discuss what it takes to move Michigan forward with professionals who can make a difference.

10. There are plenty of ways to get involved. No matter your passion, the chamber offers committees and programs that will help you be active in finding solutions and facilitating change in the business issues that matter to you.

For more information on the benefits of chamber membership call 866.MBR.LINE.