Member
BENEFITS
Membership with the PNRC is a meaningful, strategic investment in your business and supports the growth and vitality of your community.
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Credibility
- Membership with the PNRC is a meaningful, strategic investment in your business and supports the growth and vitality of your community.
- Your Membership carries real weight in the eyes of customers, partners, and community leaders showing that you care about the success of your business and the success of the businesses around you.
- You are joining an organization with 50+ years of existence that has a long-standing history of commitment to business growth and professional networking.
- We evaluate every business member to ensure legitimacy and activity in our region, which gives your business immediate recognition and validation that you meet basic professional standards.
- Consumers are more likely to do business with an endorsed organization like a Chamber of Commerce and their members.
Visibility & Recognition
- Members receive a personal online Directory Page on the Chamber’s website to introduce your business to the community with a direct link to your website. Personalize your page with your logo, photos, videos, and information to give potential customers a great first look.
- Share your company news in our weekly eblast, the Monday Coffee Break, distributed to over 2,000+ readers.
- Display your company literature in our main Wexford office location, or our Cranberry satellite office.
- All current members will be listed annually in our printed magazine, the PNRC Community Resource Guide & Membership Directory, distributed across the region and online.
Networking Opportunities
- Tuesday & Thursday Connections Meetings, Connecting Over Coffee, Market Place Lunch, Business After Hours. Come and connect with members and meet new people.
- Schedule a Ribbon Cutting for your grand opening, milestone celebration or renovation. We promote these celebrations on our social media platforms and invite our members to celebrate with you.
- Receive invitations to our networking and Signature Events at special member-pricing.
Programs
& Services
- As a member you have access to our Affinity Partner Program which offers you services and special discounts only available to our members. Save on health insurance costs, energy bills, payroll services, home improvement projects, insurance and more.
- We offer unique programs to help with business issues and get you more involved in the community: Women’s Leadership Roundtable, Nonprofits North, Educational Foundation Scholarships, and The Giving Tree. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available.
- Certificates of Origin to satisfy international trade requirements can be obtained in person at the Wexford location. These are free to our members, and $25 each per non-member.
Advocacy
- Meet and network with our elected officials at various events, panels, and receptions throughout the year. Need an introduction for a special issue? We are happy to connect you!
- Join us at quarterly township business forums that bring our township supervisors and managers together in one room with our business owners. We want to hear from you and collaborate on what matters most to your business growth.
- We are a trusted resource to give business to business referrals because we promote and refer our members first.
Marketing
& Sponsorship
- Enhance your company image by sponsoring a Chamber event or program. Call the Wexford office for opportunities and pricing for: Women’s Leadership Brunch, Annual Awards Gala, Cranberry Town Square Market, Annual Golf Outing, Health & Wellness Fair, Holiday Social. Volunteer opportunities are also available.
- Promote your business through our advertising opportunities: Community Resource Guide & Membership Directory (printed magazine ads), Chamber Concierge (website ads), Profile Display (lobby display and touchscreen kiosk), and Monday Coffee Break e-blast (banner ads).
Volunteer
- Help us welcome or seat guests at the Brunch or Gala, help set up or tear down vendor booths at our Market, man a hole or help with registration at our Golf Outing, greet guests at the Wellness Fair, or help decorate for the Holiday Social. Volunteering is fun and a great way to be a caring ambassador for your business.
- Are you a leader or expert in your field? At times we need guest speakers who can give a short presentation on various topics that will help our members succeed. Please contact the Wexford office if you have interest in being a guest speaker.
- Join a Chamber Committee. Impact your business by building relationships within the Chamber and use your talents for something good: Community Outreach, Events & Programs, Membership, or Legislative & Economic Development.