MEMBERS are the driving force behind the Chamber. Each year, with member input, the Chamber adopts a business plan to be carried out by nearly 600 members and the professional staff. Members serve on committees and elect a Board of Directors.

• Board of Directors
• Chamber Officers
• Staff

The Chamber helps you get from where you are
to where you want to be!

The Chamber offers many benefits and services to help you do business in Rome by promoting you and making it easier for you to do your job, including:

• Business Assistance
• Insurance
• Listing in our searchable Member Directory
• Marketing & Promotion
• Member-to-Member Integrys Electric Discounts (pdf)
• Member-to-Member Mirabito Energy Products Discounts (pdf)
• Networking
• Volunteer Committees

Working Together to Improve Our Community

The Rome Chamber represents you by supporting civic celebrations & improvements, the Rome/Oneida Job Service Employer Committee, and the Rome College Foundation:

• Local Affiliations

Working Together to Improve Our Region

The Rome Chamber represents you by reaching out to the business community across the region:

• Regional and Local Cooperation

For questions or more information about other topics, please contact:
   Rome Area Chamber of Commerce
   139 West Dominick Street, Rome, NY 13440-5809
   (315) 337-1700 FAX (315) 337-1715
   E-mail: info@romechamber.com

Posted: 07 Aug 2008

• The Chamber's conference room facilities are available to members by appointment.
• First Dollar of Profit awards to new businesses. The Chamber arranges a photo opportunity with the Rome Sentinel and a Chamber ambassador presents a framed certificate for display.
• The Chamber compiles information, prints and makes available, demographics and statistics about our community.

SAVINGS

Membership means accessibility to reduced cost advertising and promotional opportunities, and money saving health and dental insurance plans.

MARKETING AND BUSINESS PROMOTIONS FOR VISIBILITY & CREDIBILITY

Each member is listed in a widely distributed Membership Directory & Community Guide and is provided with a membership certificate and window decal to display for customer recognition and business credibility. In addition, the Chamber offers free and low cost promotions including listings in resource guides and pamphlets, newsletter inserts, web page listings, advertising and mailing label services.

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS

For your business through Integrys Energy Services of New York, Inc., the Chamber offers a program to reduce your electricity costs, and for you and your employees, through Ambit Energy, a residential savings program on electric and natural gas. Download the Member-to-Member Integrys Electric Discounts (pdf).

BUSINESS SKILLS

The Rome Chamber sponsors meetings, seminars and workshops designed to enable you and your employees to increase company profitability and improve your bottom line.

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

The Chamber works with SCORE, MV SBDC at SUNYIT, MVEDGE and RIDC to help members receive practical, individualized solutions and free business counseling and assistance.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Chamber members are investors in the economic health and growth of our community. The Chamber is actively involved in new business development, and retention and expansion of existing businesses.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION

The Chamber does collectively what individual companies cannot do - speak out loudly, clearly and regularly on behalf of business - to encourage approval of laws that will help business and oppose those that are detrimental to business.

BUSINESS BEFORE AND AFTER HOURS

Members are invited to attend BBH and BAH receptions, and are encouraged to consider hosting a BBH or BAH to showcase their businesses. Chamber member businesses host the receptions at their company offices or approved locations, inviting Chamber members and guests. These events can be informal and fun networking opportunities or seminar-style informative, and educational meetings. Call to find out how you can show off your business!