Member Support & FAQ
MEMBER SUPPORT & FAQ
As a Chamber Member you can do a lot when you log in. Our system is robust and even more powerful when you work with your Member Assistant that is included in your membership. Some of these services are provided by our partner, Chamber Nation.
CHAMBER NATION FEATURES INCLUDE:
- Change your contact and profile information and photo for member directory
- View event invitations, prior event registrations and register for new events!
- View your prior event registrations
- Submit your own event to the syndicated calendar
- Trade and receive leads with other members
- Integrate provided calendar into your own website
- Embed your own video to auto-play in your Marketing Landing Page (MLP)
- Add your own shopping link or we'll provide one, and links to your lodging reservation system, restaurant reservations system or your own personal appointment service link
- Review the organization network search results
- Adjust your search keywords to improve results and review traffic/click through reports from the organization
- Accept your new setup request that will start your formal organization onboarding process. If you don't see this link then please contact Chamber Nation via www.Members.fyi and they will be happy to assist you.
- Research your online information and develop a powerful marketing landing MLP page for you.
- Create a grouping of photos to showcase through our membership directory.
- Select landing page colors to match the members logo and overall color scheme.
- Add a scrolling business tour with available photos.
- Configure header and large main body image for an impressive initial presentation.
- Add photo grid image specifically for your business that will be used for photo directories.
- Add information about how your business may be going green to reduce waste etc.
- Create a beautiful services and/or products catalog for professionals, trades persons, service providers, and stores.
- Create a modern mobile web application that's promoted with via your own texting keyword that you add to your business cards and ads.
- Prospect leads will be sent to the members phone and email so they can immediately contact them.
- Aside from members having a beautiful display catalog that will help with local and national search, they will also have a customer reference catalog that their Member Assistant will help them create to improve overall prospect trust.
- The member will receive a detailed member progress report each month that the organization also receives in order to verify the best member service.
- Each month, the member will be texted access to their own Auto Mobile Assistant app. From this app they can review their stats, votes, send the team a survey, add a display, add a customer reference, and even request INCLUDED service from their Member Assistant.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Does my business have to be located in Duarte to become a member?
- No! Your business does not need to be located in Duarte in order to be a member. We have members from across the region. If you are a member in your local Chamber, contact our office for special dual membership rates.
- Can I use the Chamber's offices to host my own meetings?
- Yes! As a Duarte Chamber member, you can use either the Chamber's conference room for short meetings for a nominal fee. For longer use or to reserve the room for an event please contact us for more information.
- Is the Chamber involved in Legislative issues?
- The Chamber has a Legislative Action committee who meets once a month, takes action, and makes recommendations to the Board when necessary. The committee also hosts frequent events featuring a speaker to address current issues. The Chamber keeps its' members informed on current and upcoming issues that involve businesses through emails and the Chamber newspaper the Duarte View.
- What does a Chamber do?
- The Chamber is the voice of business and has a direct connection to Duarte City Hall, regional, state, and federal legislators. We are also your connection to the Legislative issues confronting today's businesses. The variety of the Chamber's activities is virtually unlimited, depending on the ability of the Chamber to meet those needs as a business organization. These include networking opportunities to make contact with potential clients and customers, not only in Duarte, but with other chambers as well.
- Who pays for the Chamber?
- As a non-profit 501c6 organization, the Duarte Chamber is funded through membership dues, keystone level supporters and sponsors, advertisements placed in the Duarte View newspaper income generating events, and a City of Duarte stipend.
- Can my employees take advantage of our Chamber membership benefits too?
- Yes! As an added value, Chamber membership is based on your full-time employee count so your employees are considered Chamber members and can take full advantage of our programs and services. Sign them up today to start receiving our Duarte Weekly emails!
- What if I don't have time to become involved?
- While we encourage members to attend events, there are still many ways to achieve the maximum benefit of Chamber membership. Advertising opportunities as well as discounts available in local media, business referrals, free listings, and legislative information, are just a few. All members are listed on our website, in our membership directory which is produced bi-annually.
- How do I advertise or market my business with the Chamber?
- The Chamber offers a variety of ways to
promote your business, from including an ad in our Duarte View newspaper, electronic banners on emails, and our website, sponsoring an event (mixers, seminars, programs, Taste of Duarte, etc.). If you have further questions, contact us to find out more about our advertising, marketing, and event sponsorships.