Business owners who are seeking resources or assistance can often find it through a local chamber of commerce. Many of the local chambers have a resource library with books and tapes and, in some cases, Internet access. Business owners who would like to try mentoring might join a chamber CEO roundtable support group. Home-based business groups within the chambers are becoming available. If your chamber does not have the type of group you want, offer to help create one.
Many businesses choose to belong to more than one chamber of commerce.
They may decide to have a membership in the area where their company is located, as well as a membership in another group that meets their needs in another way. Business owners send staff members as their representative to events, breakfasts and networking sessions. Creating a strong presence in the business community is important, and being a visible chamber member can help accomplish this. Business owners who want to know more about area chambers can visit the organization s Web site. Many sites provide listings of events, committee meetings, contact names, members and publications.