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Benefits from a LACC Membership
What the Chamber can do for you and your business!
Exposure
  • Display your flyers, brochures and business cards at our Welcome Center/Office, located at 25 Homestead Rd. N #41.
  • Be listed in our Member Directory in our Chamber Guide, published annually with a distribution of 21,500+ in Lee County.
  • Be listed on our exclusive LACC website, with an easy to use online member directory, receives over 100,000 hits per month.
Referrals
  • Last year, more than 17,000 people contacted us for information and member referrals in person, on the phone and on the web/per email.
Networking
  • Monthly membership luncheon featuring interested and relevant guest speakers, plus good food and company!
  • Business After Hours - A monthly social and networking event hosted by our local member businesses
  • Bi-Weekly Leads Groups provide actionable warm referrals for your business
  • Annual Dinner and Special Events
  • Participating in a committee and get to know people you would usually not meet
Free PR (Public Relations)
  • New members receive 2 FREE welcome ads in our local newspapers, the Lehigh Acres Citizen and the News Star
  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies with local newspaper coverage
Unique Opportunities to Promote Your Business
  • Place advertisements and insert-flyers in our monthly newsletter, distributed to over 450 members, local organizations volunteers and visitors.
  • Announce your events on our emailing list with Monday Messages, a weekly email update distributed to over 400 email accounts
  • Increase your online presence with direct links and banner ads on our website
  • Advertise on specific Chamber web pages
  • Show off your products and services at our Annual Trade Show
  • Exclusive access to Member Mailing List
  • Sponsorships and Event Hosting are a great way to get attention of the local community and show your commitment to your community
Develop Your Business Skills
  • Business Skills Workshops covering everything from Networking, Finances to Marketing and more
  • Special Training Events in partnership with the FGCU Small Business Development Center and other partners
  • Leadership Lehigh, an exclusive Leadership Training Program
Impact your Community
  • Opportunity to join and support Chamber Committees
  • Your Chamber gives you a voice in the community
  • We help protect your interests by taking action on local and regional issues
  • We develop, promote and provide community awareness and educate residents on local issues
  • As a member of the State and National Chambers of Commerce, we are actively involved in lobbying efforts on behalf of our members
Business Resources You Can’t Find Anywhere Else
  • Trained Staff and Team of Volunteers can answer your questions and point you in the right direction
  • Our Newsletter, on-line Calendar and Monday Messages ensure you stay up to date on local news and events
Perceived Credibility
    A recent independent study* found that when a consumer knows a business is a member of the local chamber of commerce they are:
  • +44% more likely to think favorably about that business
  • +63% more likely to purchase goods and services from that business in the future
  • All members receive a Chamber of Commerce Membership plaque to display at their place of business