A membership in the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce displays a loyalty and commitment to the prosperity and standard of living Weatherford is known for. A commitment to the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce is a commitment to future prosperity. Every dollar accrued within the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce is put directly back into the community therefore allowing the Chamber to indirectly make its members prosper.

Click here for a membership application; click here for investment information; or click here for information about committees and how to serve.

According to a recently released study by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) a chamber membership is a good business value. 

The study found 59 percent of consumers think being active in a local chamber is an effective business strategy overall, and it is 29 percent more effective for communicating to consumers that a company uses good business practices.

The survey also shows consumers think a company's products hold up better against competition because the company is highly involved in its local chamber and is involved in the community as an industry leader.  When consumers know a small business is a member of the chamber, they are 44 percent more likely to think favorably of it and 63 percent more likely to patronize it, according to the survey.

Click here to read the report.

     Not only does the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce contribute to the vitality of the business community as a whole, it can also contribute to the success of your individual business. Individual benefits to your company include the following:

Promotional Opportunities
      As a member of the Chamber, you will have numerous opportunities to promote your  business  to other Chamber members as well as to the general community. The following are just some of the ways.
 

• Link on the Weatherford Area Chamber Website
• Listing in the Weatherford Area Business Directory
• Yearly savings on Insurance for your business. (Check with your local insurance provider to see if you qualify for Chamber Membership savings.)
• Mailing List
• Business to Business Referrals
• Business Continuing Education Programs
• Welcome Packets to New Members
• 25% off Business Website Marketing/Consulting package
• Free Website Advertising on the Chamber Website

• Community Coffee and Business After-Hours, a great way to display your facilities, goods and services, network with Chamber members and generate new business.
• Committee and Leadership Opportunities
• Events and Promotion Awareness.
• The Chamber conducts educational and seminar events throughout the year on a variety of business related topics.

Group Insurance Options

 Oklahoma Chamber Blue, a health insurance product provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, is tailored for businesses with fewer than 100 employees that are incorporated in the 62 non-metro area counties in the state. The affordable plan benefits include: no medical underwriting; guaranteed issue; four plan options; drug benefits and nationwide coverage. Contact the Chamber office for more details.

Economic Development

     The Chamber partners with key community organizations to further the economic development of Weatherford including city, village and county governments.

Business Legislative Advocate

     The Chamber of Commerce constantly monitors business related legislative activity at the national, state and local level. Chamber members are notified of critical issues affecting the business community. The Chamber is a collective legislative advocate for its members and maintains excellent working relationships with local, state and nationally elected officials representing Custer County.