Being a member of the York Area Chamber of Commerce allows many benefits.

Ability to accept Chamber Checks
Chamber Checks can be purchased for any amount over $5.00 and be redeemed only at current Chamber member businesses. Chamber Checks make great gifts for the person who is hard to shop for. Contact Cheri at the Chamber to order multiple Chamber Checks.

Advertising opportunities
The Chamber offers its members several advertising opportunities throughout the year including our annual Membership Directory and on this web site. The Membership directory goes to all Chamber members and to anyone requesting information on the York area. There are several pages open for advertising on this web site. Contact Todd at the Chamber for specific details.

Ambassador Program
The Chamber’s Ambassadors represent the Chamber at open houses and ribbon cuttings throughout the year. The Ambassadors call on businesses when they are new to town, have made an expansion or to welcome a new manager. The Ambassadors assist the Chamber staff at various programs and events throughout the year including a membership campaign in the winter. To find a current list of Ambassadors, click here. To schedule an Ambassador visit, contact Cheri at the Chamber office.

Coffee Buzz
The Chamber coordinates weekly COFFEE BUZZ gatherings at Chamber businesses. It’s an opportunity to meet your neighbors for coffee and learn more about Chamber Businesses. Click on EVENTS to see where the next Coffee Buzz will be located. Contact Todd at the Chamber to find out how to host a Coffee Buzz.

Discount on Chamber sponsored seminars or projects
The Chamber offers educational programs for the community and members of the Chamber often get a discount or free admission. Recently the Chamber co-hosted a Customer Service Training Seminar and each Chamber member could send up to 5 people for free…a savings of up to $50.00 per member. Chamber members are also given discounts for participation in the Home Show, Craft Show, Farmer’s Market and Sidewalk Shop & Flea Market.

Free listing in annual Membership Directory
Each member of the Chamber gets a FREE listing in our annual Membership Directory. There is a small fee for additional listings and we offer advertising opportunities.

Free listing on Chamber’s web site with web-site links
Each member of the Chamber gets a FREE listing on this web site. There are advertising opportunities as well.

Invitation to several networking activities each year
The Chamber offers many networking opportunities throughout the year including Business After Hours and several social events. To sponsor a Business After Hours, contact Todd or Cheri at the Chamber office.

Referrals from the Chamber
The Chamber staff will ONLY refer Chamber members when inquiries come to the office. That is why it is important to belong to the Chamber to get your share of referrals.

Sponsorship opportunities at many popular community events.
The Chamber sponsors popular community events that bring hundreds to the community. Sponsorship opportunities are given to Chamber members to reach a large audience. Contact Todd at the Chamber office for specific sponsorship opportunities.

The Chamber’s monthly newsletter
The Chamber publishes a monthly newsletter to keep Chamber members updated on projects and programs. Each Chamber member can also include an insert once a year in the newsletter. Contact Todd at the Chamber office to make arrangements for your insert. The latest issue of THE SURVEYOR can be found by clicking here, Past issues of THE SURVEYOR can be found by clicking here.