Annual Investment / Membership Types
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A - Business & Professional Membership
Business & Professional membership includes listing of the business/organization name, address, phone and website in the printed and online directories. Online directory listing also includes a 25-word description of the business and a hyperlink to the business website as well as the option to include links to business social media sites. The business member may also be included in up to three(3) business categories. Any individual or business entity or association, however organized, having an interest in the purposes and objectives of the Chamber, may become a member by making written application as provided by the Board of Directors and paying the requisite membership investment. Membership is on a non-partisan, non-sectarian, nonracial, and non-political basis. |
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B1 - Non-Profit Organization Associate Membership
Annual Investment $100
Any non-profit organization with a classified 501c3 or 501c6 status may become an associate member by making application and paying the membership investment as approved by the Board.
B2 - Secondary Location Associate Membership
Annual Investment $100
Any Business / Professional Member may have a second business location become an associate member by making application and paying the membership investment as approved by the Board.
Note, secondary location businesses must be the same type of business as the primary business membership in order to receive this discounted membership rate.
C - Associate Membership
Annual Investment $100
Associate membership is an option for any individual person whose employer is a current member and they wish to gain additional exposure by being listed as a representative. An example of associate membership includes individual realtors, agents or sales representatives being listed under their parent company's membership. For instance, if XYZ Realtor Company holds a business membership (Type A), then Jane Doe can join as an associate member and be listed as XYZ Realtor Company, Jane Doe Individual Agent. Those associate members will be able to list their own 25 word description, personal phone number or information, and link to their own individual website and have their own listing in the printed directory. Anyone wishing to become an associate member who's parent company is a current member may complete an application and pay the membership investment as approved by the Board.
D - Individual Membership
Annual Investment $100
Individual membership is an option for any person who wants to receive information and correspondence from the Chamber and be included in Chamber events. Individual membership does not include a business name or business description or website. Individual Membership is NOT intended for a business or organization, even if the business has only one owner and no employees. For profit businesses must apply for a Business & Professional Membership (Type A) listed above. Examples of individual members include former employees of a Chamber member business or a retired person who wishes to stay involved in the community. Persons wishing to become an individual member may complete an application and pay the membership investment as approved by the Board.
Supporting Small Business Initiative Partner Memberships*
Annual Investment $5,000+
Partner Membership include the basic benefits listed above, plus these additional benefits listed below. To see a list of our current SSBI Partners, click here.
DIAMOND PARTNER—TIER 1 $12,500*
RUBY PARTNER—TIER 2 $7,500*
SAPPHIRE PARTNER—TIER 3 $5,000*
* Please note, a business cannot sign up online for a SSBI Partner Membership. Businesses interested in becoming a SSBI Partner should contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018 about benefits and special pricing for any business with more than 100 employees.
Check with your accountant as dues to the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce may be deductible as an ordinary business expense. If deductible, the IRS regulations exclude the deduction of that portion of the dues attributable to the Chamber’s engagement in state or federal lobbying. It is estimated that the nondeductible portion of the dues is less than 10 percent each fiscal year.
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Annual Investment $100
Any non-profit organization with a classified 501c3 or 501c6 status may become an associate member by making application and paying the membership investment as approved by the Board.
B2 - Secondary Location Associate Membership
Annual Investment $100
Any Business / Professional Member may have a second business location become an associate member by making application and paying the membership investment as approved by the Board.
Note, secondary location businesses must be the same type of business as the primary business membership in order to receive this discounted membership rate.
C - Associate Membership
Annual Investment $100
Associate membership is an option for any individual person whose employer is a current member and they wish to gain additional exposure by being listed as a representative. An example of associate membership includes individual realtors, agents or sales representatives being listed under their parent company's membership. For instance, if XYZ Realtor Company holds a business membership (Type A), then Jane Doe can join as an associate member and be listed as XYZ Realtor Company, Jane Doe Individual Agent. Those associate members will be able to list their own 25 word description, personal phone number or information, and link to their own individual website and have their own listing in the printed directory. Anyone wishing to become an associate member who's parent company is a current member may complete an application and pay the membership investment as approved by the Board.
D - Individual Membership
Annual Investment $100
Individual membership is an option for any person who wants to receive information and correspondence from the Chamber and be included in Chamber events. Individual membership does not include a business name or business description or website. Individual Membership is NOT intended for a business or organization, even if the business has only one owner and no employees. For profit businesses must apply for a Business & Professional Membership (Type A) listed above. Examples of individual members include former employees of a Chamber member business or a retired person who wishes to stay involved in the community. Persons wishing to become an individual member may complete an application and pay the membership investment as approved by the Board.
Supporting Small Business Initiative Partner Memberships*
Annual Investment $5,000+
Partner Membership include the basic benefits listed above, plus these additional benefits listed below. To see a list of our current SSBI Partners, click here.
DIAMOND PARTNER—TIER 1 $12,500*
- Business logo displayed on the Chamber’s home page
- Logo on a full-page ad with other partners in the Amarillo Magazine and/or Newspaper
- Logo in weekly email updates to members
- One business spotlight article about your company in a weekly email to members during the year
- 4 guest columns (1 per quarter) about your products and services or “how to” tips for members
- 4 large digital ads to promote the products and services of your choice in 4 issues of weekly emails
- One table for 8 people at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards with two bottles of wine for the table
- One 10x10 Booth at the BusinessConnection Tradeshow in May
- One 4-person team at the Chamber Open Golf Tournament in July
- Six tickets to the Chamber Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off in October
- Special recognition on the Chamber’s social media platforms
- Business featured in a Facebook live video interview and/or Chamber podcast
RUBY PARTNER—TIER 2 $7,500*
- Business logo displayed on the Chamber’s home page
- Logo on a full-page ad with other partners in the Amarillo Magazine and/or Newspaper
- Logo in weekly email updates to members
- 2 guest columns about your products and services or “how to” tips for members
- 2 large digital ads to promote the products and services of your choice in 2 issues of weekly emails
- One table for 8 people at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards with two bottles of wine for the table
- One 10x10 Booth at the BusinessConnection Tradeshow in May
- Four tickets to the Chamber Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off in October
- Special recognition on the Chamber’s social media platforms
- Business featured in a Facebook live video interview and/or Chamber podcast
SAPPHIRE PARTNER—TIER 3 $5,000*
- Business name displayed on the Chamber’s home page
- Business name on a full-page ad with other partners in the Amarillo Magazine and/or Newspaper
- Business name in weekly email updates to members
- 1 guest column about your products and services or “how to” tips for members
- 2 small digital ads to promote the products and services of your choice in 2 issues of weekly emails
- One table for 8 people at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
- Special recognition on the Chamber’s social media platforms
- One 10x10 Booth at the BusinessConnection Tradeshow in May
- Two tickets to the Chamber Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off in October
* Please note, a business cannot sign up online for a SSBI Partner Membership. Businesses interested in becoming a SSBI Partner should contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018 about benefits and special pricing for any business with more than 100 employees.
Check with your accountant as dues to the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce may be deductible as an ordinary business expense. If deductible, the IRS regulations exclude the deduction of that portion of the dues attributable to the Chamber’s engagement in state or federal lobbying. It is estimated that the nondeductible portion of the dues is less than 10 percent each fiscal year.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHAMBER
