Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership

Services and benefits you can expect from membership:

ADVOCACY  on issues that affect both large and small businesses

• A strong pro-business stance on the Governors Tax Reform Plan, and a commitment to make the voice of East Tennessee business heard in Nashville
• Endorsement of a regional beltway to improve circulation throughout our community and enhance our position as a transportation hub
• Management of an initiative to keep airfares low at McGhee-Tyson Airport paid for with non- membership finding and resulting in a savings of $150,000 daily for business travelers
• Support of a quality education system, and emphasis on action to ensure that Knox County Schools can compete on a national level
• Presentation to the Tennessee legislative delegation of the first-ever Joint Legislative Agenda prepared cooperatively by the County Commission and City Council
• One powerful voice for the community on business-related issues!

ACCESS to your customers through a new Web site. Your business is listed in the on-line business directory, and a mapping system brings customers right to your door. More than 20,000 hits were made on this site in September 2000 alone.

REFERRALS to your business (our software allows us make referrals and track them). You get targeted information in the form of lists and mailing labels.

DISCOUNTS on products and services. A member-to-member discount program gives you a 10% (or higher) discounts when you buy from other Partnership members -- its not only a good deal, but a good way to attract new business.

CONTACTS with clients, business executives, and mentors at exciting events from Best Practices to Bright Ideas luncheons, to Small Business Roundtables, to the Business Showcase. More than 200 members attend our morning Lattes; twice that many attend our Business After Hours.

HELP for your business on start-up and expansion issues

For more information on member benefits, programs, and services, visit our Web site at www.Knoxville.org or call the Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership at (865) 637-4550.