The following information illustrates the range of resources and services provided by the Roanoke Valley Chamber, which directly benefit not only our members but the entire Roanoke Valley business community. The Chamber needs your suggestions and ideas.
Opportunities to Grow Your Business
Networking through Business After Hours
This is a wonderful chance for you to network with your business peers. A members-meeting-members program, you have the opportunity to expand your business contacts in a social setting. The Chamber and our sponsors host approximately ten Business After Hours each year. For more information please go to the Calendar of Events
Membership Directory
Each Chamber member can be easily found by searching our database.
Referrals
We receive numerous phone calls for information on the available goods and services in the Roanoke Valley. We proudly refer these individuals to our Chamber members.
Mailings to our Membership
Chamber members can create and include a flyer in one of our Weekly Email Newsletters (at no charge) to more than 950 businessmen and women who are Chamber members. There is no charge for the initial inclusion in the mailing and only a $75 charge for any additional mailings the same calendar year. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Web Site
Our website features valuable information on our community and a listing of your business and is visited by over 40,000 users a year.
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Business Expo
The Chamber hosts the Roanoke Valley Business Expo, which allows you to showcase your business. The Expo will increase name recognition and business exposure. You will be able to network with hundreds of potential clients. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Business and professional development
Seminars
In conjunction with Halifax Community College, we proudly offer seminars, which are geared to helping your business succeed. Whether you need information on the latest employment law issues or how to better motivate your staff, Chamber members have access to dynamic and knowledgeable instructors who will provide you with the information you need to grow your business. For more information on seminars contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Economic Development Programs
As a member of the Chamber, your membership dues support our efforts to attract new business and industry to the area.
Responsive Government
The Chamber's active Governmental Affairs Committee consistently monitors government regulations and legislation that affects area businesses. After the board adopts an annual legislative agenda, members and staff work with local, state, and federal officials to enact legislation to benefit the Roanoke Valley.
Business-Education Partnership
The Chamber serves as a facilitator between the business and education communities. The Chamber coordinates and sponsors various programs to help area students explore career opportunities in the Roanoke Valley. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Workforce Preparedness
The Chamber, along with the Halifax Co. Department of Social Services, develops job opportunities for Work First participants. Businesses can take advantage of numerous services to help them find and retain employees who meet their needs. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Get involved and shape the future of the community!
Business Expo Committee
Helps plan the Business Expo, featuring local goods and services.
Leadership Committee
Help enhance the Leadership Roanoke Valley program by recruiting individuals for the next class, chairing program topics, and promoting the Leadership program.
Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
Helps develop better business-education partnerships with HCC and 4 local school systems. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Ambassador's Committee
Contacts Chamber members to update them on Chamber activities and special events and looks for feedback from the members on how the Chamber can serve them better.For more information or to sign up for a committee, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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