Those who do business in the Lima/Allen County area have a vested interest in its economic well-being. You can best safeguard your interest by investing in the Chamber of Commerce, which works to promote and assist all local businesses.

Chamber Gift Certificates
These certificates, can be purchased in even denominations up to $100, and encourage people to shop in Lima/Allen County. This keeps people employed at local businesses and their income circulates in the local economy. Certificates are available at the Chamber. Click here for a list of participating Chamber members. Businesses click here to sign up to accept Chamber Certificates at no cost to you. For more information, contact Stella Selden, Membership Administrative Assistant, by calling 419.222.6045 or e-mail at sselden@limachamber.com

Group Purchasing/Value Added Programs (click here)
By using the collective buying power of our over 1300 members, we negotiate bottom-line savings to help our small business members. These cost savings can often recoup the entire cost of your Chamber membership.

Membership Directory & Buyers' Guide
As a member of the Chamber, you receive a free listing in the annual membership directory; your company is exposed to thousands of potential customers in this exclusive publication. Display advertising is available in our directory. Over 3,500 published annually, the directory contains a complete membership listing and buyers guide for members and consumers to use when seeking goods and services. For information as to how your company advertise contact Jacquelyn Beckner at jbeckner@limachamber.com.

Membership Labels ( Print off an order form )
Membership labels and lists are available. These labels can help you reach the area’s top decision-makers. For more information, contact Stella Selden at 419.222.6045 or via e-mail at sselden@limachamber.com. Numerous business directories, computerized mailing lists, maps and other publications are available.

Membership Plaque
A Chamber membership plaque displayed in your office symbolizes your business’s credibility and commitment to Lima/Allen County. For more information, contact Stella Selden, Membership Administrative Assistant, 419.222.6045 or sselden@limachamber.com

Monthly Chamber News Conference
Open to all Chamber members this forum allows direct access to area media including television, radio, and newspaper to share your business related news. For more information, contact George Doyle at 419.222.6045 or email gdoyle@limachamber.com

Newsletter
The Business Network is a joint venture of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce and The Lima News, providing the community with Chamber news, business reports and information. The Business Network is included in the Business section of The Lima News on the last Sunday of each month and reaches approximately 80,000 readers.
The Chamber also produces a monthly e-newsletter call " Business Bytes." The information provided in this publication is specific to our membership, for example health tips for employers, workers' compensation seminars, company "applause", ribbon cuttings and community events. If your business would like to promote a program or event, highlight your company's achievements or offer a business-related tip, please fax a press release to 419.229.0266 attn: Jacquelyn Beckner or email them to at jbeckner@limachamber.com. All submissions must be received by the last monday of the month to ensure timely placement in the following month's edition. The Business Bytes e-newsletter is distributed the 1st of each month.

Online Coupons (click here)
Promote your business to visitors to limachamber.com by placing an online coupon on the site. Members have the ability to update their coupon as often as they would like through the Members Only section of the site. For more information, contact Stella Selden, Membership Administrative Assistant, 419.222.6045 or sselden@limachamber.com

Referral Service
Referral requests get your company’s name out to those in need of your products and services. The Chamber receives thousands of business referral requests each year, and we recommend our members.

Relocation Information
Our information packet provides essential, up-to-date information needed for moving to and living in the Lima/Allen County area. Updated annually, the packet highlights our best qualities and features our cultural, educational and recreational opportunities. For more information, contact George Doyle at 419.222.6045 or email gdoyle@limachamber.com.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
The Chamber of Commerce will assist new or expanding business with ground breaking and ribbon cutting events. We will provide news releases to the media, shovel or large shears, as well as other organizational assistance for such events. For more information, contact Teri Silone 419.222.6045 or via e-mail at tsilone@limachamber.com

Sponsorships and Advertising
Explore cost-effective advertising and event sponsorship options. The Chamber’s publications, website and special events offer exposure opportunities that are available only to Chamber members. Whether it's sponsoring a Wake, Rattle & Roll, placing an advertisement in our newsletter or purchasing a banner ad on our website, there are plenty of opportunities to promote your business through advertising with the Chamber.

Web Site
Our website features an Online Business Directory with e-mail and website links, program information, a community events calendar with online registration and e-mail reminders, community news and information, links to useful websites and Online Coupons from Chamber members. We are constantly updating our site to better serve our members and the public. For more information contact Jacquelyn Beckner at 419.222.6626 or jbeckner@limachamber.com.

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