Kent Chamber of Commerce Membership
Working hard to help businesses flourish within our communities is the key focus of all Chamber efforts. Our members strive to make sure the business community recognizes the accomplishments of the Chamber as well as the benefits of membership. Our members are leaders within their profession as well as the community. The programs, events, and informational distributions ensure that businesses have all information pertinent to making strategic business decisions. Mutual benefits and valuable opportunities accrue for our businesses and our communities when Chamber members demonstrate good corporate social responsibility.
In the climate of heightened concerns over transparency and ethics, the Chamber provides a platform for members to showcase their efforts that strengthen the quality of life in our communities, and enjoy the collective good will of the community.
Membership Benefits
Your Chamber membership should be useful. Build relationships, increase your visibility, access business resources and add your voice to the issues that affect doing business in Kent.
Make Your Membership Work for You.
There is no single way to use Chamber membership. Some businesses join to make connections. Others need visibility, education, resources, advocacy or introductions. The goal is to connect your membership to what your business actually needs.
Connect
Meet business owners, employers, community leaders, service providers and potential partners through Chamber programs and events.
Promote
Increase awareness of your business through directory visibility, Chamber communications, events and promotional opportunities.
Grow
Access workshops, technical assistance, business resources and connections that can help you solve problems and identify opportunities.
Advocate
Stay informed and add your business voice to local, regional and state conversations that affect employers and the business climate.
What Membership Gives You Access To
Use the benefits that support your goals. You do not have to use everything for your membership to be valuable.
Networking & Relationships
Build relationships in settings designed to make it easier to meet people and stay connected.
- Business networking events
- Membership luncheons
- Business After Hours
- Coffee and community conversations
- Ribbon cuttings and celebrations
- Roundtables and special programs
- Introductions and community connections
Marketing & Promotion
Chamber membership gives your business additional ways to be seen by members and the broader community.
- Online member directory listing
- Member promotional opportunities
- Chamber marketing and advertising options
- Event visibility opportunities
- Community exposure
- Member-to-member promotion
- Opportunities to share business news
Education & Resources
You don't have to solve every business challenge by yourself. Chamber membership can help connect you with information and expertise.
- Business workshops and educational programs
- Technical assistance connections
- Business planning resources
- Access-to-capital connections
- Workforce resources and connections
- Professional and community referrals
- Programs for businesses at different stages of growth
Advocacy & Engagement
Chamber membership connects your business to conversations about policies and issues that affect the local business environment.
- Government Affairs engagement
- Legislative updates and information
- Business issue advocacy
- Connections with civic leaders
- Opportunities to participate in policy conversations
- Regional business advocacy partnerships
- A stronger collective business voice
Your Membership ROI Comes From Using It.
Chamber membership works best when you connect it to a specific business goal. Instead of trying to attend everything, decide what you want membership to accomplish for you.
Focus on visibility, networking, referrals, promotions and relationship-building opportunities.
Use workshops, technical assistance, business resources and Chamber connections to find help.
Participate in advocacy, Government Affairs and conversations impacting Kent's business community.
Member-Only Tools & Savings
Your membership also provides access to practical tools, services and member-exclusive opportunities.
Member-to-Member Discounts
Save money and support fellow Chamber businesses through special offers available to members.
View Member DiscountsCertificate of Origin
Chamber members receive reduced member pricing for Certificate of Origin certification services.
Certificate of OriginMarketing & Advertising
Explore opportunities to promote your organization through Chamber marketing and communications.
Marketing OpportunitiesMore Member Tools
Explore additional services including ribbon cuttings, referral programs, notary services and other Chamber resources.
View Member-Only ToolsNot Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to use every benefit at once. Start with the business goals that matter most to you right now.
Identify Your Top 3 Goals
Decide what you most need from the Chamber this year: customers, visibility, resources, workforce help, advocacy, connections or something else.
Attend Member 101
Learn how to navigate your benefits, Chamber resources and opportunities so you know where to focus.
Stay Connected
Let Chamber staff know what you need. We may be able to connect you with a person, resource or opportunity you didn't know was available.
Ready to Put the Chamber to Work for Your Business?
Join the Kent Chamber of Commerce and start building the relationships, visibility, resources and business voice that can help move your organization forward.
Become a Member Call (253) 854-1770Specific benefits and access may vary by membership type, program or event.
Chamber Benefits
Our current members tell us their Chamber membership is one of their greatest assets. We don’t want you to buy a membership in the Chamber; we want you to invest in the community where you can join hands to do things you cannot do alone. Here are a few of the many reasons to join:
- 60% off 3-Hour Deep-Dive Business Coaching from Grit Talent Solutions
- 50% off Newspaper Advertising – Kent/Covington Reporter
- FREE Education – Workshops, Master Classes, Volunteer Opportunities
- FREE Notary Service & Certificate of Origin
- FREE Listing in The Membership Directory – Over 4000 Copies Distributed Annually – Online Version Updated Quarterly
- Incubator Space – Low to no cost office shared office space
- FREE Conference Room Usage and Business Center Rentals
- 401(k) Preferred group plan
- FREE Cybersecurity Risk Assessment from inTech Consulting
- FREE Threat Assessment from Agency Security Group
- Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities
- Low-Cost High Visibility Advertising & Job Postings with Your Member Website Access
- Integrate Yourself into The Community
- Social Media Exposure
- Regional Business Expo – The One and Only in Kent
- Form profitable relationships!
For additional information please call (253) 854-1770 or email us online.
