Why not join? The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce (SCCCC) is the region's leading non-profit membership-based organization focused on promoting trade, commerce, industry and sustainable economic development. We support a diverse and growing business segment including a wide variety of entrepreneurs, small and mid-size private employers, non-profit organizations, corporate leaders, institutions, health care services, and more. The Southern Chester County Chamber offers membership opportunities for organizations of all sizes as well as non-profits, institutions, and corporations. Whether your organization is large or small, you will find value in our many programs, connection, and collaborative opportunities, all designed to help you grow.
Face-to-face interaction is the best way to meet people. E-mail and social media may be time efficient, however there is no substitute for a good old-fashioned handshake and the exchange of conversation. You are able to see a person's body language which can tell you a lot about whether the person is interested in what you have to say. Meet new people at SCCCC's programs, events, and meetings. Visit the CHAMBER EVENT CALENDAR to view what's coming up.
Belonging to the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce is good for your business. Here are a few of the benefits of belonging:
Increased Exposure. As a valued member, enjoy increased exposure via the Chamber’s many communications vehicles including your business listing and description on our web site-600 - 800 unique weekly visits, online via our e-blasts and social media outlets, and your listing in the Business Directory of our magazine, "CONNECTIONS" - published twice a year with 23,000 printed and distributed throughout our County.
Gain a Voice. As a pro-business organization, we address and support business-forward legislation at local, state and federal levels, while you devote your time to operating your business. Our longstanding relationships include local, state, and federal legislators.
Connection Opportunities. SCCCC hosts opportunities to connect nearly every week of the year. Morning, noon, and after hours. Join us and make connections that matter to your success.
Give and Get Business. SCCCC operates three well-established B2B/B2C Referral Groups: SCCCC BizNet, SCCCC G.R.O.W., and SCCCC Connections. To be eligible, you must: a) Be a member in good standing; b) Not be in competition with another member of the group; and c) Be in a position to provide group members with legitimate pre-qualified referrals.
Build your Brand. Sponsor a Chamber signature event; join the Circle of Champions and build your brand through a myriad of promotional opportunities for twelve consecutive months.
Professional Development. Informative workshops, programs, and seminars designed with your organization in mind to keep you informed of current trends, cutting-edge technology, cost-cutting measures, and more.
Business Counseling and Mentoring . Counseling is critical at all phases of your journey. To support our members, the Chamber partners with SCORE of Chester County to offer one-on-one mentors to support your success by providing experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating you on small business topics.
Recruitment Support. Looking to hire new talent and grow your team? Utilize our FREE Job Board to promote your open positions. Your advantage over generic job recruiting sites like Indeed, Monster, and ZipRecruiter is that your job board is industry-specific. That means you are likely to find candidates with experience in your industry, and similarly, those candidates are likely to find industry employers who are hiring. Let’s face it, recruiting and finding a job is all about targeted search, and... the SCCCC JOB BOARD is the next best thing to hiring a recruiter.
Membership Investment Schedule
Membership is based on the total number of full time employees at your location:
Employers of 401 or more : $1,495 annually Employers of 301 - 400: $1,195 annually Employers of 201 - 300: $1,025 annually Employers of 101 - 200: $995 annually Employers of 51 – 100: $795 annually Employers of 21 – 50: $495 annually Employers of 11 – 20: $395 annually Employers of 2 – 10: $275 annually Sole Proprietor (one-person business) $225 annually
Non-profit organizations with fewer than 50: $215 annually Non-profit organizations with 50 or more: dues are structured according to the number of full time employees following the above schedule. Non-profit hospitals/institutions: dues are structured according to the numbers following the above schedule. School Districts, Boroughs, Townships, Municipal authorities, Government agencies: $275 annually. Retail, Restaurants, Merchants, Independent contractors: $250 annually.
Security, Privacy & Refund Policy of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Authorize.net Security and Privacy Policy
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce values your business. We are committed to protecting your privacy and we want your experience with our organization to be positive and safe.
For your safety and protection, your credit card information is not stored on our server. Our payment gateway provider, Authorize.net, keeps this information encrypted and secure on your behalf.
We may collect personally identifiable information when you visit our website. We also automatically receive and record information on our server logs from your browser including your IP address, cookie information, and the page(s) you visited.
Member and non-member information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company or individual, for any reason whatsoever, without the consent of the member, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service as requested by the member or non-member.
The Chamber uses Authorize.Net, a leading payment gateway to accept credit cards and electronic check payments from Chamber members and non-member guests, safely and securely. Payments made represent membership dues, event and program fees, sponsorship fees, advertising and/or marketing services and products, and other similar fees and charges.
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Refund Policy – Membership Dues No refunds except for unique or dire situations are at the discretion of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. Requests for refunds are to be made in writing and sent to Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, 8 Federal Road, Suite 1, West Grove, PA 19390.
Testimonials “We value our membership in the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce because it gives us a voice on the important issues and decisions that affect our region and community. Being a member of the SCCCC is a great way to connect with the people and companies that make Southern Chester County the vibrant business community it is.” --Paul B. Redman, President & CEO, Longwood Gardens
“The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has helped build my patient base and has taken my practice to the next level. With so many flexible business networking events, I have found the SCCCC to offer many valuable benefits and opportunities for professionals. It also arms me with an arsenal of well qualified people for any business need that arises.” – Dr. Chad Laurence, Corrective Chiropractic "Participating in the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce helped expand our business and enabled us to grow deeper roots in the community. Being involved with other local businesses helps everyone prosper." - Erik Gudmundson, CTO, Pegasus Technologies
Consider joining the Chamber's Circle of Champions. Allow us to support your marketing and promotional efforts for twelve consecutive months. Contact SCCCC President & CEO, Cheryl Kuhn to learn more: [email protected] or call 610-444-0774.