What is a Chamber of Commerce?
  • A prime meeting place for decisions in the business community.
  • An action coalition designed to meet the needs of both businesses and the community.
  • Organization of individuals, professionals, and businesses who have voluntarily joined together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial, and civic interest of their community.
  • A watchful eye working to see to it that the economy remains strong and that the quality
    of life is maintained.
  • A powerful team of members working together to constantly improve and sell our community to prospective business ventures.
  • The place where visitors and newcomers get their first impression of our community.
Who should join the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce?
  • The Cascades - on Tiedeman Road Those interested in increasing their business and meeting decision makers.
  • Business owners, operators, or managers who recognize the value of a healthy business environment within which to grow and nurture their business.
  • Those interested in becoming an integral part of the local business community to enhance their personal and professional standing as well as develop their leadership skills or those
    of their key employees.
  • Those who welcome the opportunity to gain the support and insights that are available by ready access to hundreds of fellow business leaders and decision makers in a broad range of businesses and professionals.
What is NOACC and why is it important?
  • NOACC is the Northern Ohio Association of Chambers of Commerce, of which the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is a member.
  • By joining the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce your business automatically becomes a part of a greater coalition consisting of all the members of all the Chambers in NOACC. The influence of NOACC is significant on State, Regional and National levels just as each Chamber is within it's own community.
  • Because of the size of the combined membership in NOACC there are certain business benefits such as Group Health Insurance discounts and Workers' Compensation premium reductions that are available to Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce members. NOACC provides detailed information on their website.
How do I become a member?
  • The Plain Dealer Review the Schedule of Dues below to determine which classification, membership type (Regular or Founding), and investment (dues) amount applies to you. An Application Fee of $25 will be added to your first year's Annual or Founding dues for clerical processing and your membership plaque.
  • Contact the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce at (216) 288-5484 or email us at to request an application.
  • Download our brochure and complete the enclosed application.
  • Or, complete the online Membership Application at the bottom of this page.
Schedule of Dues For 2006 - 2007
 
Classification No. of Employees Regular Annual Dues Sustaining
Member
Dues * 		No. of Member Representatives **
1.1 Industrial 1-24 $ 125 $ 225 1
1.1 Industrial 25-99 $ 200 $ 300 2
1.1 Industrial 100+ $ 300 $ 400 3
1.2 Retail 1-24 $ 125 $ 225 1
1.2 Retail 25-99 $ 200 $ 300 2
1.2 Retail 100+ $ 300 $ 400 3
1.3 Professional 1-24 $ 125 $ 225 1
1.3 Professional 25-99 $ 200 $ 300 2
1.3 Professional 100+ $ 300 $ 400 3
1.4 Hospitality / Restaurant / Party Center 1-24 $ 125 $ 225 1
1.4 Hospitality / Restaurant / Party Center 25-99 $ 200 $ 300 2
1.4 Hospitality / Restaurant / Party Center 100+ $ 300 $ 400 3
1.5 General Business 1-24 $ 125 $ 225 1
1.5 General Business 25-99 $ 200 $ 300 2
1.5 General Business 100+ $ 300 $ 400 3
1.6 Club or Organization N/A $ 100 $ 200 1
1.7 Civic or Residential N/A $ 50 $ 150 1


* Sustaining Members are entitled to attend that year's ten luncheon meetings at no charge. (Limited to one person per luncheon.) Renewals will be at the sustaining dues rate.

** Each member is entitled to 1 to 3 representatives depending on the classification and number of employees. Additional representatives can be added (up to a total of 3) at a cost of $50 per year per additional representative.

NOTE: If a member joins the Chamber mid-year the Annual portion of the dues will be prorated to exclude any calendar year quarter that has past. For example, if a business with 50 employees joins in May as a Regular member the dues would be $200 x .75 or $150. If they joined as a Sustaining Member the dues would be $300 x .75 = $225.

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