Membership
Member to Member Discounts
Take advantage of one of the many benefits of your Chamber membership. Contact these Clemson Area Chamber members to receive the following discounts offered to fellow Chamber members.
Member to Member Discounts will be listed on our website and a link to the website on our monthly electronic newsletter. To add your company discount to this list, please call 864-654-1200.
Foothills Insurance
Receive considerable discounts on Auto, Home, Life, and Disability Insurance. Contact Vic Holley at 864-653-7779 or email vicholley@premierins.net
SC Telco Federal Credit Union
Your Chamber membership qualifies you and your employees for all the benefits that come with a membership with SC Telco Federal Credit Union. Benefits include...
- Free Checking - First box of checks FREE
- Visa Credit Cards - Low fixed rates, No Annual Fee
- 1st and 2nd Mortgages - Lowest rates around
- Free Online Banking - Transfer funds, Pay Bills, all online
Call Nicole Krempel at 864-232-5588 or email nkrempel@sctelcofcu.org
Strickland & Baker Financial
Commitment to outstanding customer service with 10 years of experience working with Chambers & Associations.
Affordable premiums can be paid by the employer or shared with the employee.
Call Charles Baker at 864-654-5043 or email ccbakersfg@bellsouth.net
- 10% discount to Chamber Members with groups of 2-9 employees
- No excluded industries for Group Term Life and Intermediate Disability.
- Guaranteed Issue Group Term Life and Disability for member firms with 2-9 employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Guaranteed Issue Long Term Disability offered to small groups of 2-9 employees who are 80-% white collar and have been in business for 2 or more years.
Tiger Tax & Insurance
Available only to Chamber members at a 5% discount is the John Hancock Life Insurance Company long-term care insurance plan. All extended family members including spouses, parents, grand-parents, in-laws and siblings are also eligible to receive the Chamber discount. LTC Insurance can help protect your assets and your family from the high costs of long-term care services. John Hancock is a leader in the LTC Insurance market and has over 145 years experience providing a range of insurance products.
To learn more about this exciting benefit, click here LTC Education Center or contact Barbara Gilliland at 864-646-9468 or outside Clemson toll free at 800-922-8177; or email Barbara at bgilliland@ltcbi.com to receive your personalized quote.
Chamber Advantage Program
Blue Cross BlueShield of South Carolina
Blue Cross BlueShield of S.C. is providing an innovative health insurance program, called the True Blue Partnership, targeted to small businesses with 2-99 employees who are members of the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce. The True Blue Partnership is a selection of three health plans that offer the following:
- Choice of deductible, coverage service
- Low co-payments for non-routine doctor's office visits
- Preventive care
- One of the largest networks of doctors and hospitals
New Buy Option
- Dental coverage
- Prescription drug card
- Access to value-added discounts
Staples
Staples has partnered with the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce to offer a tremendous program, with special pricing for Chamber Members only, which is more aggressive than non-Chamber members would qualify for individually.
- Save an average of 30% on office supplies
- Interest free, aggressively priced supply account
- Free, next day delivery
- Convenient shopping via phone, fax, internet or retail store
- Consolidated statement
- Online statements to manage spending and assist with tax preparation
For more information about our Chamber Advantage program please call 864-654-1200.
Information Services
Packets of information about the Central, Clemson, Pendleton & Six-Mile area businesses and resources are provided to people and businesses looking to relocate to our area. The Chamber also produces directories for member restaurants; wedding and meeting sites, property managers and various other categories in response to the many inquiries received each month. Display advertising is also available only to Chamber members by contacting Karli Merritt at 864-654-1200 or email karli@clemsonchamber.org.
Membership Renewal
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This page will allow you to renew your membership with the Chamber without the time involved with check approval and the headaches that comes with it. This will also allow you to pay for sponsorship commitments or event registrations through a secure site. You can also call the Chamber for any of the above services with the peace of mind of a secure transaction.
Proof of Membership
Belonging to the Chamber of Commerce shows clients and colleagues that you are committed to your business and support your community. Members receive a membership plaque to display in their place of business to show their affiliation with the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce.
Grand Openings / Ribbon Cuttings
By organizing a ribbon cutting or recognition ceremony, Chamber Staff can help you gain attention if you are a new business, extension of your current business or relocating. If you are celebrating an anniversary or special promotion, we can also help with that by increasing your company's visibility through official Chamber events. All Chamber ribbon cuttings and events for members receive coverage via our mass-email communication and electronic newsletter that is distributed to the membership and community leaders. Chamber Staff makes every effort to assist you with additional media coverage as well. To take advantage of these opportunities, please call Ruthie Millar at 864-654-1200 or email ruthie@clemsonchamber.org.
Referrals
Numerous inquiries for specific goods and services are fielded at the Chamber office each day. Business referrals are reserved solely for Chamber members. If your business is referred we will provide you with as much information regarding the inquiry as possible.
Electronic Newsletters
The Chamber newsletter is produced monthly and distributed to over 800 members on the first Monday of each month. Information will include member updates, upcoming Chamber programs and events, Advocacy efforts and much more. Newsletter archives will also be available online via Chamber Online link.
Destination and Business Guide
The Chamber business and community directory is produced annually and is used by members who are seeking certain products or services. Our directories are also available to non-members and visitors for a minimal fee. All members received a free listing and a free copy of the publication. Over 1000 copies of the Business and Community Directory are distributed each year and are available in the Chamber building.
Street Maps
The Chamber is often the first place that tourists, visitors and new arrivals inquire about a map of the area. Display advertising is also available on the map. More than 1500 maps are distributed annually. For more information please call the Chamber at 864-654-1200.
Website
The Chamber's website is both informative and interactive. It works like an on-line directory, listing members by name or by category / product or service. The website also includes current information on the Chamber's programs and events and provides direct links to other sites that provide information on virtually any question about our area.
Networking Opportunities
As a member of the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce, your company can benefit from a multitude of opportunities to promote your product or service and to meet many potential new clients and build new relationships.
Business After Hours
Held at various businesses throughout the area, these after work hours networking events provide the opportunity to meet other Chamber members on a more informal and relaxed basis. Hosting these events provides an opportunity to expose your place of business to fellow Chamber members. To learn more please call Ruthie Millar at 864-654-1200 or email ruthie@clemsonchamber.org. You may also download our Business after Hours reservation form here.
Monthly Member Luncheons
This mid-day networking and informative event is held on the last Wednesday of every month at the Ramada Inn in Clemson. Attending these luncheons provides an opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members, meet various community leaders and market you and your business. We also have guest speakers that share valuable information regarding our local business community. For more information please call Chris Hardy at 864-654-1200 or email chris@clemsonchamber.org.
Advertising Promotional Opportunities
The Chamber grants members access to multiple advertising and promotional opportunities, enabling your business to directly connect your business with local area businesses, visitors, and those who are looking to relocate to our area, all at an affordable rate. For more information please call the Chamber at 864-654-1200.
Sponsorships
There is no better way to let fellow Chamber members know about your company than to sponsor Chamber events. Sponsorships are available for all programs and events hosted by the Chamber and can be accessed through our sponsorship opportunity guide.
Brochure Displays
Members are welcome to display their brochures free of charge in the Chamber office lobby and visitors center. For more information please call the Chamber at 864-654-1200.
Member Labels
Members receive special rates on this valuable marketing tool that allows you to directly access other businesses in Central, Clemson, Pendleton, Six-Mile and surrounding areas. Our labels consist of all Chamber members and their contact information and preprinted for your convenience. For more information please contact Ruthie Millar at 864-654-1200 or email ruthie@clemsonchamber.org.