Member Benefits & Services



Take advantage of and learn what could be your Member benefits with the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce through this Member Resources Directory.

Fill out a Membership Interest Form and have the Director of Member Services & Development contact you today to schedule a convenient time to further discuss your investment.


Sticky Note Corner

top returns on investment


www.CorningNY.com

•  Top rated Google and Yahoo site for information on the Corning area

•  Business Directory linking increases ratings of business’ website

•  Worldwide exposure


Government Affairs

•  Access to local, state & regional resources to help businesses in New York State through bringing Members face to face with key community/state leaders

•  Chamber serves as advocacy liaison for businesses by taking feedback, concerns and issues to appropriate partners for consideration and filtering and distributing of key business information


The Information Center of Corning

•  30,000 - 50,000 people (residents, tourists and visitors) are assisted each year

•  Provides key area information through in-person, telephone & e-referrals, brochures, rack cards  and signage

•  Access to tracked referrals to Member Businesses through our Member Business Referral Program (“tangible proof”)

•  Customizable Area Tours Program unique to the Corning Chamber used to showcase the advantages of this area to prospective employees

•  Relocation Packets


Networking Opportunities

•  Opportunities to network with fellow Chamber Members, business owners, community leaders, and the Chamber Board of Directors during Business After Hours events, Annual Dinner and Annual Golf Tournament

•  New Members are introduced at their first Business After Hours and given the opportunity to speak about their business

•  Resume and business building through active involvement and participation in various Chamber work groups and advisory councils


Educational Programs

•  Offers a variety of pertinent, Member-recommended “hot” topics throughout the year - topics include such areas as E-Marketing, Networking, Financial Advice, Fund-Raising and Human Resources

•  The Corning Steuben Leadership Program is an innovative experiential training initiative committed to developing key leadership characteristics and brings together the experiences and teachings of distinguished leaders and speakers to develop skill sets, enhance knowledge and affect positive lifelong behavior changes in future community leaders


Marketing, Exposure & Sponsorship

•  Bi-weekly e-newsletters and other e-news announcements are distributed to 1300+ subscribers

•  Quarterly mailed hard-copy newsletter which provides excellent advertising and marketing opportunities for Members

•  Exclusive Members only events and programs provide excellent high visibility exposure opportunities


Ambassador Program 

•  Mentoring program implemented to provide Members with access and the resources of seasoned, experienced Chamber Member volunteers

•  Ambassadors serve as representatives at all Chamber functions, as well as assisting Members with introductions at networking events and understanding Chamber benefits

•  Constant availability to help Members with questions, issues, resources and information


Discover Corning, NY Visitors Guide

•  A foldout map and brochure that serves as a guide to the area for visitors and those relocating to the area

•  110,000 brochures will be distributed throughout the region, county and state throughout 2011