The possibilities are unlimited when you join the Chamber of Commerce. An investment in the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your community. Your return is the continued growth and prosperity of our area. The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your membership dues are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Joining the AHCC online is easy! Just follow the link to the membership application below. It's as easy as that!

Membership Application and Investment Pledge - (Use the small 'Back' link to return to this page.)

Benefits

Business Assistance
Whether you are planning to start a new business or expand on an existing business the Chamber can provide assistance with your business plan, start-up loans and a variety of other materials and contact information that will ease you into the first steps to open your door for business. The Chamber offers a wide variety of seminars that offer valuable information that will help you manage and expand your business.

Business Promotion
The Chamber can help you market your business through advertising in our "Alleghany Living" magazine, membership directory or web site. Place your business card or brochure in our office to inform the community about your business. Heighten your profile by sponsoring a Chamber networking event.

Business After Hours
Many networking events are offered by the Chamber throughout the year. Monthly business after hour, breakfast forums, annual golf tournament, awards banquets, bass bonanza, Christmas parade, wine tasting events, and annual picnic provided for our membership are just a few opportunities that will enable you to meet potential customers, community leaders and your business peers.

Business Representation
The Chamber is the voice of business in the community. Chamber membership instantly provides you with representation on the state level. Legislative concerns are addressed by our state lobbyist on issues that affect your business and community affairs. Our Links focus group meets monthly to address local issues that can help maintain an environment in which business can succeed.

Referrals
Thousands of contacts are made to the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce for reliable information and referrals each year. We only refer Chamber members. The endorsement of our organization and instant credibility that membership provides goes a long way in helping you attract the customers and clients you need to succeed.