10 Great Reasons to Belong to the Chamber

1. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber advocates for your business.
Your dollars are hard at work. The Chamber is dedicated to serving the business community through key advocacy efforts in areas such as transportation and freight mobility, health care, education, trade, tax reform and much more.

2. Your Chamber membership dues can be deducted as a business expense.
In most cases, 94% of your annual membership dues are tax deductible as a business expense. Roughly six percent of your annual dues will contribute to our political lobbying efforts.

3. Experience the benefits of diversity through a variety of opinions, skills, decision styles and backgrounds valued within the Chamber family.
The diverse population that comprises the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber has much to offer all members in the organization. The robust membership not only offers a multitude of networking opportunities, but also allows businesses to learn how to tailor their focus to attract an increasingly diverse population.

4. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is one of the oldest and most aggressive business organizations in the State of Washington.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber has served the community for over a century and continues to be a strong advocate for its members. Our members work together to benefit businesses individually and improve the overall business climate. Join over 1,300 other Chamber members as we advocate economically feasible medical benefits, continued education for members and improved transportation access in the Puget Sound region. The Chamber is a unified voice for key issues that affect the vitality of our local businesses.

5. Learn about Chamber members.
Read about a different business every month in the 21st Century Partners profile article in Current. The Chamber promotes business-to-business networking among its members. The monthly profile is a helpful, easy way for Chamber members to learn about other successful local businesses.

6. Access valuable resources provided by Chamber staff, who are always happy to serve and help you expand your business.
Our experienced and highly qualified Chamber staff can help you promote and grow your customer base in such areas as small business development, trade, research, public affairs, communications, and member services.

7. Get noticed in our Business Directory, referred to throughout Tacoma-Pierce County.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Business Directory is an important reference guide. Published annually, the directory is used by many residents and businesses in the Puget Sound area to locate products and services. Each member receives a free listing in both the print and online editions.

8. Participate in the Chamber's annual Business EXPO, Puget Sound's largest business-to-business trade show.
The one-day EXPO offers workshops from business experts presenting a variety of topics, such as employee relations and obtaining new customers. Chamber members find out about the annual trade show before the rest of the region and learn how to get involved early with EXPO - a must for networking.

9. Get connected through events and programs.
The Chamber's detailed calendar of events is conveniently located in Current and online at www.tacomachamber.org. Many free or low-cost workshops and seminars are offered to business people and area residents. These events assist businesses with many facets of their daily operations. Events are offered monthly and allow members to network and learn in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere.

10. Learn about changes in Tacoma-Pierce County before they occur.
Pierce County is in the midst of economic growth that outpaces other major counties in Washington State. Articles in our monthly newsletter, Current, help businesses stay informed of business trends specific to the Tacoma-Pierce County area.