Becoming a member of the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce allows you to take advantage of a wide variety of benefits. These benefits are designed to help your business succeed and allow you to make a positive impact in our community. The hard work of volunteers makes all of this possible and we encourage active participation from all of our members. Below is an overview of member benefits, but it is by no means a comprehensive list.
• Permission to display brochures & posters at chamber/visitor's center building
• Opportunity for listing in the annual Schroon Lake Visitor's Guide with approximate distribution of over 10,000.
• Opportunity for mention in the Schroon Lake Weekly Guide which highlights the week's events during the summer.
• Free listing on the chamber's new website. All members receive an enhanced listing with photo and description. A link to your website from the chamber site can be purchased for an reasonable annual fee.
• Cooperative Marketing and Advertising/Promotions (M.A.P.) - Members save hundreds of dollars per year taking advantage of these offers.
• Opportunity to list on I-87 display board at Exit 9 rest area.
• Referrals from the Chamber of Commerce staff that work the Visitor's Information section of the Chamber building. Chamber members are promoted first!
• Receive member lists (alphabetical and by categories) to support your fellow members personally
• Networking and Social Gatherings- opportunities to meet and strategize with other business owners throughout the year
• Cooperation with the Schroon Lake Town Board- Provides a business dialogue on a variety of government issues. Join the discussion at all levels of government to make your business concerns known.
• Get involved in Community Affairs in conjunction with our town government
• Meet your business's financial needs with the Town of Schroon Revolving Loan Fund.
• Partnership with ROOST (formerly Lake Placid/Essex County Visitor's Bureau) and Essex County IDA expands our marketing reach and we receive assistance from their dedicated staff members.
• The Schroon Lake Chamber is also part of the North Country Chamber organization and the following benefits are available through that partnership.
1.Health Insurance Program
2. Legislative support
3. Discounted workshops and seminars
4. Lending library
5. Small business answering service
6. Commerce card discounts
7. Job training and support
8. Electric discounts?
9. Business support in conjunction with the Small Business Administration
For more information about benefits or joining the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce, please contact us at chamber@schroonlakeregion.com or 518-532-7675