Benefits of Membership
The Chamber of Commerce of Huntington County promotes and supports the local business community and provides a forum for their concerns. This includes helping existing businesses to function and solve any challenges they may be facing.
Challenges such as environmental concerns, taxes, codes, tax abatements, annexations, and other issues facing the business community can be addressed by the Chamber with local, state, and federal officials. The Chamber staff consists of three professionals to assist businesses with these concerns and other business needs.
From providing marketing data to area research information, the Chamber has a wealth of knowledge at its fingertips to help member businesses. The membership includes respected businesses dedicated to the advancement of civic, commercial, legislative, and community development interests.
Each member business’s name is promoted through the Chamber’s Business Directory, the annual member listing published in the local media, and in the annual Program of Action. The distribution of these promotional devices covers a large variety of consumers.
The Chamber keeps the business community informed of business related activities through the website, monthly newsletters, weekly Chamber Notes, and communication with the local media. Chamber Breakfast Showcases, the Business EXPO, and Chamber After Hours provide businesses the opportunity to promote their services to the community and to network with other business professionals.
The Chamber encourages the creation of new business and provides the resources to individuals involved in this process. These resources may include connections to the Indiana Small Business Development Center which meets in the Chamber office monthly. It provides connections to available funds, buildings, and knowledgeable individuals.
New investment is necessary to the local economy. Working with Huntington County Economic Development (HCUED) and Lime City Development, the Chamber and its staff are a part of the county-wide effort to bring new business to Huntington.
This effort also includes employment awareness opportunities through WorkOne and ongoing education efforts through Life Long Learning. Chamber members participate in the annual Career Fair at Huntington North High School, educational seminars, wellness and fitness seminars and support the Work Ethic certification Program through the Huntington County Community Schools.
Chamber members also have the opportunity to network through community involvement. The Chamber oversees and organizes all the activities for Heritage Days and encourages new volunteers to become a member of the steering committee.
Packets distributed to businesses and residents looking to locate in Huntington include Chamber members’ names and pertinent information. The Chamber Gift Check Program is also exclusively for members. It helps to promote shopping locally.
Physicians Health Plan
Health Matters is a joint effort between PHP and your local Chamber of Commerce to offer a discount of up to 5% on your employee health insurance. Up to 5%. When you crunch the numbers you'll find that's pretty significant. In fact, in most cases your savings will far exceed the annual cost of your Chamber membership. We know you want to do the right thing. PHP and your Chamber are here to help you do it. For information about PHP's Health Matters Plan, click the link below.
