Why Join
Referrals
The Chamber steers local consumers, visitors, new residents, and fellow Chamber members to member businesses.
Network & Leverage Connections
Make important business connections through the many Chamber functions, committees, and special programs. The Chamber builds strategic relationships with key regional organizations including but not limited to Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho Department of Labor, Bonner County, North Idaho Chambers, Bonner County Economic Development Corporation, Ponderay Community Development Corporation, Downtown Sandpoint Business Association, Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, Spokane Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, International Selkirk Loop, and the cities of Sandpoint, Ponderay, and Dover. You can benefit from these relationships!
Programs & Services
Keep your competitive edge and stay abreast of industry and local trends through workshops, seminars, and monthly General Membership Luncheons.
Political Advocacy
The Chamber's Government Affairs Council serves as a conduit between you and our legislatures, keeping you informed of local and state issues that affect you and your business and bringing your issues and concerns to the attention of our elected city, county, and state officials.
Publicity & Business Promotion
The Chamber offers affordable and effective advertising through our monthly newsletter, website, membership directory, networking functions, and other programs. Through Visit Sandpoint, our tourism committee, and the use of state awarded grant funds, the Chamber also provides affordable national and regional media exposure opportunities to help you reach businesses and customers that would otherwise be too expensive for a smaller business to afford.
Community Affairs
The Chamber promotes and recognizes volunteer contributions that make our community a better place to live and work.
Leadership Recognition
As a member, there are ample opportunities for your business to show leadership in the Greater Sandpoint community. The Chamber serves as a vehicle for you to become involved in the concerns for your business and community at large. By becoming involved, you will be recognized as a business leader, thus growing your credibility within Sandpoint.
Credibility
Being a Chamber member says that you belong to the Greater Sandpoint area business community and have the support of its 550 members, Board of Directors, and dedicated staff.
Learn More about the "Real Value of Joining a Chamber"...
Research has been conducted to show how Chamber of Commerce's impact member businesses. Review the Real Value of Joining a Chamber research study conducted by The Schapiro Group, Inc.
