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Jefferson Township is nestled in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the Skylands region of New Jersey, Jefferson Township is approximately 35 miles from New York and Philadelphia, but still finds itself in a very rural setting and maintains 70% of the town as open space including large county and state lands for enjoying the wilderness. Jefferson Township is also home to Lake Hopatcong, the largest and most scenic lake in New Jersey. Year round attractions can be found in Jefferson Township and supported by its local business community.
Jefferson Township is home to a wide array of businesses, from large corporations, to multi generational businesses, to sole proprietors. Due to Jefferson Township's varying geographic area and close relation to nearby urban areas, all types of businesses types call Jefferson home, from construction companies, salon and spas, restaurants, marinas, logging companies, and even mining companies to name a few. Jefferson Township is a great place for your business and family
The benefits of joining a Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber exists to make a community a better place to work, live and play. Businesses become members because they take great pride in their membership. They are proud of being part of an organization that plays a key role in the community. The Chamber is a not-for-profit advocate for businesses. It is an organization managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, established to promote civic, commercial, industrial and agricultural progress within its community and to work diligently with community partners for the establishment of sound legislation and efficient administration at all levels of government.
Chamber members are proud to belong to an organization that plays such a key role in the community. They display their membership logos on their windows and advertise their membership in their brochures or advertisements. Holding a membership in an association that is recognized worldwide allows members to promote to the outside world that they belong to something important.
The Real Reason to Join
But the real value of joining the Chamber of Commerce is the positive perceptions of consumers about membership. A survey by The Schapiro Group found some great results for Chamber members. Here are a few key points to should consider:
- The results show that being active in a local Chamber of Commerce is a good strategy for businesses to use.
- It's an effective way to convey to consumers that the business uses good business practices.
- Consumers believe that businesses that are involved in the community, care about their customers and that the company is reputable. When a consumer thinks more favorably of a company because the company is a member of its local Chamber of Commerce, it is because they infer that the company is trustworthy, connected to the community, listens to its customers is successful and is a leader in the business community.
Networking, Affinity Programs and Savings
A Chamber membership also provides excellent networking opportunities. Some Chambers have in excess of 500 members, which mean that networking possibilities are endless. Chambers typically host a variety of events throughout the year including luncheons, business meetings, industry luncheons, golf tournaments and more. Not to mention that potential benefits of group buying power.
So to sum up, Chamber membership provides members with an opportunity to have a positive impact on their business community and to be part of a worldwide business network. It gives consumers a positive perception of the business; it provides opportunities for networking and value added discounts.
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