What are the tangible benefits of OI Chamber membership?

• • Networking within the island community, across the archipelago, and beyond the islands
  • Promotion, marketing and sponsorship opportunities
  • Business education and training resources
  • Access to county and state funding sources and direct financial aid

How does the OI Chamber deliver these benefits? The OI Chamber:

• • Makes referrals to your business or organization through the OI Chamber office and Visitor Information Center
  • Includes your complete business/organization listing on the OI Chamber website and within targeted communications
  • Hosts networking mixers and events with other island business owners
  • Increases visibility through OI Chamber publications, social media, and sponsored community events
  • Advertises and promotes events through the OI Chamber’s weekly newsletter “On Island” with nearly 4,000 subscribers
  • Represents members at select Pacific Northwest events, expos, and shows
  • Represents Orcas Island as a member of the San Juan Islands Visitor’s Bureau board of directors
  • Connects with the Lopez and San Juan Island Chambers of Commerce
  • Promotes your business and events through the online community calendar in collaboration with the Orcas Public Library
  • Provides opportunities for inclusion in select regional and national advertising and promotion campaigns
  • Offers workshops, education, and professional development sponsored by the OI Chamber
  • Shares benefits from OI Chamber membership in Association of Washington Business (the Washington State OI Chamber of Commerce) & Western Association of OI Chamber Executives
  • Promote job listings & real estate rental listings for OI Chamber members on our website and in our weekly newsletter
  • Provides listing opportunities in the annual Orcas Island Map & Guide