Answers To Your Questions Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I join the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce?
When you join the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, you join more than 750 other businesses to create a voice for the business community that carries weight. If you surveyed a sample of our membership about why they joined the chamber, rest assured you will receive a multitude of answers. Some businesses find their biggest return on investment from our networking events, others from our marketing opportunities. However, we are confident you will find that all of our members benefit from the advocacy efforts of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce. No other organization is dedicated to monitoring legislation that could impact your ability to do business in Galveston like the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce. We fiercely defend the interests of the Galveston business community by maintaining robust communication with our legislators so that you can be concerned with what you do best: running your business.
Schedule a meeting today by contacting our office at info@galvestonchamber.com, or by calling us at (409) 763-5326 to find out more about how we can help your business and how you can become part of the voice for business in Galveston.
How much does it cost to be a member of the Galveston Regional Chamber?
We operate with a tiered-membership system with five different investment levels. The structure allows your business to decide which investment opportunity is right for you. For an annual investment of $375, you can become a member of our chamber. For major economic drivers in the community, the admiral level allows you to customize your membership benefits. For more details on the benefits and costs associated with our five levels, please click here.
How can the chamber help me grow my business?
We are committed to promoting and advocating for business since 1845. And after all this time, we are still finding new ways for our members to market their business to potential customers and clients. The chamber promotes our members via our website, social media, email marketing, and printed publications such as the Membership Directory, Galveston Island Relocation & Visitors Guide.
We also offer programs that allow our members to distribute their marketing materials to businesses and the community. Our “Welcome Bag” program grants chamber members an opportunity to get their information in front of businesses at ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Members are also welcome to display their business cards, brochures, and more in our Visitors Center – the official Visitor’s Center on Galveston Island – which services thousands of people every year. Furthermore, we organize multiple events throughout the year to help our members make new connections. The majority of these events are complimentary to our members, so even the smallest of businesses can take advantage of these occasions.
Schedule a meeting today by contacting our office at info@galvestonchamber.com, or call us at (409) 763-5326 for a consultation on which chamber programs will help you achieve your individual goals.
What types of businesses benefit from being a member?
Businesses of all industries and sizes benefit from membership with the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce. Every business sector, from tourism to manufacturing and from sole proprietorships to major corporations, is represented in our membership. We cater to our diverse customer base by offering a wide variety of services and programs. Schedule an appointment today by contacting our office at info@galvestonchamber.com, or call us at (409) 763-5326 to discuss how to personalize your benefits package to best meet your unique needs.
What kind of events does your chamber organize?
We organize a variety of different events each year including our annual meeting, monthly after-5 business mixers, monthly Good Morning Galveston meetings, golf tournament, women’s conference, Lemonade Day Galveston County, educational seminars, industry tours, business roundtable events, hot-topic luncheons, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and more. Several of these events educate our members about important issues and are designed to help you make connections. Check the Chamber Calendar to find out about upcoming events.
Is the Galveston Regional Chamber affiliated with the City of Galveston?
We maintain a positive working relationship with the city of Galveston as well as the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. However, we operate solely on the annual investments made by our members along with money we raise through special events. We do not receive funding from any public entity, which allows us the freedom of advocating for the Galveston business community without influence from agencies whose primary concern may not be protecting the business community.
How is your organization funded?
Membership is the lifeblood of our organization. We operate solely on the investments of our members along with money raised through special events. This arrangement permits our chamber to only be concerned with serving our members rather than pleasing outside agencies to ensure future funding.
Are there committees that I can get involved with?
Absolutely! The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce maintains several standing and ad hoc committees to harness the energy and input of motivated volunteers. Our advocacy committee is by far the most popular with a waiting list of people eager to serve. We also have committees engaged in topics such as governmental affairs, membership, education, and more. Click here to find out more about the committees the Galveston Regional Chamber has to offer.
