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What is a Chamber of Commerce?
The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce is a
voluntary organization of businesses and professional men and
women who work together for the purpose of encouraging growth as
well as the economic progress of our community. The work of the
Chamber is carried out by committees, staffed by interested
members willing to donate their time and talents. Membership
provides new opportunities for your business.
What the Chamber Can Do for You ...
IT'S YOUR SPOKESMAN ... your voice on governmental and community issues
... the central organization in which you and your fellow businessmen join
hands to support measures and projects that benefit you, your family, your
business, and your community.
IT'S YOUR ADVOCATE ... improves community
understanding of the free enterprise system ... face to face, frank exchanges
of views between local business people and their political representatives.
IT'S YOUR TRAINING CENTER ... sponsors seminars
and workshops on subjects of concern and interest to business through the
Brunswick Community College Small Business Center ... provides small business
management assistance through the Small Business Center at BCC and UNC-Wilmington.
IT'S YOUR INFORMATION BUREAU ... facts on
business trends and population ... keeps you posted on new developments
affecting your business.
IT'S YOUR GOODWILL AMBASSADOR ... it tells the
nation about commercial and recreational facilities ... helps local businesses
obtain maximum benefit from tourism.
IT MULTIPLIES YOUR EFFECTIVENESS IN THE
COMMUNITY ... by providing the structure, volunteer leadership, professional
staff and full-time office operation to implement an effective program to meet
the needs of a growing community.
Annual Membership Investment
Schedule
Category A -
General Retail & Service
Base Rate: |
General Retail and Service
From 5,000 - 10,000 square feet
Over 10,000 square feet |
$165
$175
$240 |
Category B - Real Estate |
$165 |
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Add per sales agent
Rental units, over 50 units add $2.00 per unit
(Up to Maximum Fee for Rental Units of $200) |
$ 10
$ 2 |
Developers
Base Rate: (first 20 lots) |
$165 |
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Lots or units $25,000 -
$50,000, per unit
Lots or units over $50,000, per unit
(Maximum Fee of $500 for Category B) |
$ 2
$ 3 |
Category C - Restaurants
Base Rate: |
$165 |
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Over 75 seats
Over 100 seats
(Up to Maximum Fee of $265.00) |
$240
$265 |
Category D - Financial Institutions
Base Rate: |
$410 |
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Over one office, add per
office |
$ 75 |
Category E - Professional Offices
Base Rate: |
$165 |
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Add per professional |
$ 10 |
Category F - Booster Members / Non-Profit Organizations
Base Rate: |
$ 60 |
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(non-profit organizations
one representative) |
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Category G - Utilities |
To be negotiated |
Category H - Tourist Attractions
Base Rate: |
$235 |
Category I - Golf Courses
Base Rate: |
$360 |
Category J - Marinas
Base Rate: |
(Add $1 per slip) |
$360 |
Category K - Motels
Base Rate: |
(Add $4 per unit, over 12 units) |
$165 |
Category L - Campgrounds
Base Rate: |
(Add $2 per site, over 50 sites)
(Up to Maximum Fee $200.00) |
$165 |
Category M - Hospitals
Base Rate: |
$510 |
* Multiple Offices:
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Branch offices will be assessed at 50% of
normal rate schedule. (Not to include rental units.)
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Member Services / Benefits
Welcome Center
Chamber members may display their business cards and other business
literature at the Welcome Center on Long Beach Road. The center has several
thousand visitors a year and is a great place for visitors, residents and
those relocating to gather information about our area.
Vacation & Residents Guide
75,000 copies of our annual guide are distributed at the Chamber's Welcome
Center, Southport Visitor's Center, local businesses, in NC Welcome Centers,
other chambers of commerce, at travel shows and other promotional events. They
are also distributed as a direct mail piece to every resident in the 28461,
28465 and 28422 zip codes and in the summer on the Southport-Fort Fisher
Ferry. Every chamber member is listed in the Business Directory.
National Advertising
All members receive a free listing in the Chamber's Business
Directory, which appears on this Web site. Members may also link to the
Chamber's site under their listing in the directory. If a member links to the
site the company must give the Chamber a reciprocal link.
The Chamber is also involved in
the Brunswick Count Tourism Development Authority. The Southport-Oak Island
Area Chamber of Commerce recommends appointments to this board and Chamber
staff is utilized by the BCTDA for projects such as updating the information
on the NC Tourism, Film & Sports development Web site.
Chamber Meetings
The Chamber holds an annual membership meeting in June and frequent Business After Hours. The Business After Hours program is one of our most
popular functions. It affords business men and women the opportunity to
associate in a more relaxed atmosphere. Sponsored by member businesses.
Special Events
U.S. Open King Mackerel
Tournament - first weekend in October, Christmas By The Sea Festival -
December, and Oak Island Lighthouse 10K Run - Spring.
U.S. Open Pier Fishing
Tournament in June and Annual Southport-Oak Island Golf Classic. The Chamber also provides
administrative support for the N.C. 4th of July Festival, Inc.
Insurance
Members have the opportunity to participate in a self-insured workers
compensation insurance fund.
Chamber Conference Room
The Chamber's conference room is available for use by members for seminars
and meeting at no charge.
Grand Openings
The Chamber provides ribbon cutting service and grand opening services to
members at no charge.
Leads & Labels
The Chamber will provide any member a listing of businesses on labels for
a nominal fee. Chamber members can subscribe to a service which provides a
list of names and addresses of those who call the chamber requesting
information.
Bulk Mailing to Members
The Chamber has negotiated a special discount for bulk mailings to the
Chamber's mailing list.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce is to
advance the general welfare of its members and the prosperity of the area so
that all citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper.
Particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic,
commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interest of the area with all
appropriate means of promotion provided.
Board and Staff
2002-2003 Board of Directors
President, Jerry Helms, Jr., Marina @ St. James Plantation
Senior Vice President, Gwen Midyette, CP&L
VP Internal Affairs, Bill Sizemore, First Citizens Bank
VP Community Development, Teresa Bohrer, Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc.,
REALTORS
VP Government Affairs, David Oles, Town of Oak Island
VP Tourism, Gina Oldman, Bank of America
VP Business Development, Velva Jenkins, BBC
Kim Adams, State Port Pilot
Brad Babson, Brad's Grill
Tim Bell, Bell Supply
Pete Eribe, Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis
Ricky Evans, Ricky Evans Art Gallery
Glenn Hood, Wal-Mart of Southport
Randy Jones, City of Southport
Melinda Somers, Art Skipper Realty
Lynda Stanley, Dosher Memorial Hospital
Full-Time Staff
Karen Sphar, Executive Vice President
Lois Gable, Events Coordinator
Part-Time Information
Specialists
Bobbie Frazier
Nancy Sphar
Millie Zimmerman
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Rd., SE
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6964 (800) 457-6964
Fax (910) 457-0598
Email: info@southport-oakisland.com
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