Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce
Membership Benefits at a Glance

Visitor Center
·	47,000 + visitors yearly
·	FREE Brochure racks for displaying your material
·	Visitor Guides and Membership Directories provided to visitors
·	RENT Large and Xlarge Wall ad space
·	Community Bulletin Board
·	Volunteer greeters and paid staff to assist visitors and members
·	Lodging and Menu Books for customer assistance
·	Clean public restrooms
Membership Advantage
·	Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce logo for you to use and display
·	Spotlight Advertising opportunities
·	Business and marketing counseling
·	Chamber Affinity Program
·	Staples Business Advantage Program
·	50% discount for first year membership in Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
·	Membership group e-mail and post address lists
·	Chamber Dollars credits for new member referrals
·	Ribbon cuttings and Grand openings
Special Events
·	Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks (7,000 + visitors)
·	Chamber sponsored events (members get first choice and participation discount)
Marketing
·	Vacation Guides printed and distributed annually, paid advertising opportunities available inside
·	Membership Directory printed and distributed annually, FREE member listing and paid advertising opportunities available inside
·	Wall advertising opportunities inside the Visitor Center carefully priced to maximize visibility and your advertising dollars
·	Comprehensive website (hickorynut.org), FREE member listing (with hyperlinks to member businesses) and many advertising opportunities on every page
·	Monthly new letter and events reminders for membership, volunteers, and interested citizens
·	Local publications column
Networking Opportunities
·	Business After Hours and Business Before Hours events, an occasion to spotlight your business, throughout the year
·	Annual Chamber sponsored events
·	Volunteering opportunities for special events or Chamber committees
·	Involvement in community organizations and programs

The Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 32, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Visitor Center at 2926 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC 28746

Toll free (877) 625-2725
(828) 625-2725(828) 625-9601

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