Member Benefits

Why should my business join the Chamber of Commerce?

By joining your local Chamber, you are banding together with other area businesses to take action in
the best interest of the whole community. The Chamber of Commerce gives your business important
exposure in a world where it can often be very expensive to out-market your competitors. Through
networking, marketing opportunities, and cross-referrals, you can establish worthy contacts and your
business can gain credibility and a presence in our community.

How can the Chamber help me promote and grow my business?

The Chamber of Commerce produces numerous publications which are circulated around the country,
as well as are sent and handed out to visitors and people looking at visiting or relocating to our area. These
opportunities offer low cost marketing opportunities to your business. As the Visitor’s Center and main
contact for information in Taos Ski Valley, the Chamber also refers thousands of visitors and locals to our
Chamber members each year, not to mention the thousands of visitors annually who visit our website and
see your business listing.
Being a member shows that your business believes in quality, customer service, and is engaged in the life
of the community.
Networking: The art of building your business by building relationships. This is the era of relationship
marketing. Building relationships with potential clients and customers is essential to your growth and
expansion. Increase your circle of influence in the business community by meeting others at Chamber
functions, including: Members Mixers, Special Annual Events, Monthly Chamber Meetings, and
networking groups.
Business Referrals: Each year the Chamber staff refers thousands of walk-in customers and phone calls to
Chamber members from residents and visitors seeking products and services. These inquiries are referred
only to Chamber members. The online Chamber Business Directory is a complete guide to Chamber
members and receives thousands of visitors per year.
Chamber Newsletter: The monthly newsletter will keep your business informed about what is happening
in the Taos Ski Valley. Members are encouraged to submit announcements, events, and articles so that
other businesses can learn more about you. Throughout winter we also send out a weekly newsletter to
an extensive database. This newsletter highlights new businesses, the upcoming events, Lodging specials
and offers members affordable advertising to promote their business.
Support the Community: As a member of the Chamber you will be supporting our annual events
that bring tourists to the Valley in summer. The Chamber will also advertise events and specials for its
members.
Cooperative Marketing: As a Chamber member, you will be invited to exclusive opportunities to
cooperatively market with other members. Cooperative marketing will not only save you and your
business money, but also raise awareness of your products and services. Your membership investment
is 100% tax deductible.

Download a PDF version of the Membership Packet (436 kb).