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The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce supports and advocates for members doing business in and around Lewiston, Youngstown, Porter, Ransomville, and Sanborn, NY. As a membership-based organization, we offer our members many benefits and incentives for their annual investment including those listed below. Apply today for your membership!

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Health and Dental Insurance
 

Group rates available with 10 different plan options to choose from. Monthly or quarterly payment options. Direct employee billing available. Health insurance company affiliates:


We pride ourselves on personalized service to our clients. We do not outsource the administration of our group health insurance plans. Our knowledgeable staff offers individual attention to your needs and will ensure that you select the plan that best fits your healthcare needs and budget. Call today for rates and information – 716-754-9500.        

Business Support Services
 

Direct and individualized business support is available through our partnerships with SCORE (Service Corps. of Retired Executives), NCCC Small Business Development Center, and The Niagara County Center For Economic Development.
To help foster professional growth, educational seminars, workshops and forums are available to you and your employees. See Networking & Seminars below.
Business referrals – Inquires to the Chamber office for products and services referred to Chamber members only.

We actively represent the interest of business. The Chamber staff reaches out to a host of community organizations. We implement a comprehensive marketing strategy designed to strengthen the business climate in the River Region.

Member Discounts
 

Chamber Discounts

  • Members can take advantage of our bulk mailing permit that offers discounted postal rates for mailings that exceed 200 pieces.
  • Photocopying, faxing services and mailing labels are available for a nominal fee.

Member-to-Member Discounts

  • Advertising: Members receive a 5% discount on advertising placed with Niagara Frontier Publications.
  • Financial Services: Membership in the Niagara’s Choice Federal Credit Union is available to all members and their employees.
  • Human Resources: JBM Consulting - link to www.jbmconsultingonline.net
  • Design & Marketing Services: Members receive a free initial consultation and 10% off their first project with Beyondus Design & Marketing – full service marketing communications: web design, marketing consulting, and graphic design.

Contact the Chamber for more information on offering your member-to-member discount here.

Exclusive Advertising Opportunities

 

Contact the Chamber for more information on any of these great marketing and advertising opportunities available to members:

  • Visitors Guide: Members may advertise in the River Region’s full color Visitors Guide. Over 125,000 are distributed to targeted tourist outlets, to area realtors in relocation packages and at regional special events.
    View and download a copy of our Niagara River Region Visitors Guide!
  • Online Newsletter: Members will receive online newsletter that provides valuable and updated information on events, programs, activities and issues that affect you and your business. We welcome your business news for inclusion!! Members have the opportunity to advertise in customized email to the membership for a small fee.. The Chamber newsletter is distributed to area businesses, elected and community leaders and to members of the press.
  • Print Member Directory: Basic member listings are included in our annual Directory, which encourages business-to-business trade. Additional advertising exposure is available at various price points.
  • Online Member Directory: Members receive a free listing and link from our website Member Directory. High profile sponsored listing upgrades are also available.
  • Free brochure space is available in our Welcome Center located at the Village Bake Shoppe and the Chamber office.
  • Chamber mailing lists are available to members provided on mailing labels.
  • Special Events: We implement many events and festivals that draw traffic and trade to our area. Low-cost sponsorships and co-op advertising options are available to help promote your business. Call today for more information.
  • Business Blenders: Sponsorships are also available for our popular networking mixers, held several times throughout the year. As a sponsor, you can triple the benefit of these events with exposure before, during and after the event.
  • The Next Blender is May 13th at the Center of Renewal at Stella Niagara from 5pm - 7pm. $5 charge at the door.
  • Click HERE for a complete list of advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

Networking & Seminars

 

The Chamber offers several business-focused networking nights – our popular “Business Blenders” - throughout the year. We send out the invitations, the site provides hors d’ oeuvres and a cash bar is available. The cost to attendees is just $5. Door prizes are awarded. If you’ve ever attended a mixer you will know that this is a great way to make new business contacts and create name recognition. Sponsorships are also available.

Next Blender: May 13th at the Center of Renewal at Stella Niagara
Contact the Chamber office for more information!

The Chamber co-sponsors additional free Educational Seminars throughout the year with HSBC and the NYS Small Business Development Center, and regularly offers other seminars on various business topics.

See our Calendar of Events for upcoming dates and full details.      

Annual Gala
 

The Chamber’s Annual Niagara River Region Gala is our biggest event of the year, attended by hundreds of local community members and business owners. Citizens and Businesses of the Year are recognized at this event.

May 21st 6pm at the Niagara Falls Country Club

In fact, this event is SO big it has its own page! Click here to see details on the next Annual Gala.