FAQ

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FAQ

Why should I belong to the Chamber? The Chamber promotes the business community, keeps up to date on legislation affecting business and strives to make Seguin a great place to live and work. We get hundreds of calls asking for our member's names for referrals. People are looking for businesses that are good civic citizens and represent their local community. Even is you can't actively participate in functions or events, your name gets out to the public.
How big is the Chamber? We have over 700 members, with representatives for area businesses. There are 5 professional staff members and numerous volunteers.
Who runs the Chamber? The Chamber Board of Directors consists of 20 board members, representing all segments of the community. Some serve three-year elected terms, some serve one-year appointed terms.
When are meetings held? We try to hold a variety of meetings at different times of the day to accommodate everyone's business schedules.

Membership Breakfast/Lunches are held at various facilities throughout the community. New members are introduced and various programs and issues are featured.
Business After Hours Mixers are held monthly for members to get together to meet, mingle and make new business contacts in a more casual setting. Events are held from 5-7pm. at member facilities. A membership drawing is held at each mixer.
Committee Meetings and Task Forces are typically held monthly at a regular meeting date and time. Lists are available of the various committees.

If I'm busy and can't attend an event, are any of my employees eligible to attend? If you have paid a general business membership, all of your employees are welcome to attend, either in your place or with you. In fact, many of our programs may benefit your employees more than they do you, so watch for newsletters or faxes announcing programs that may be of interest to your or your employees. If you paid a Professional Membership, only you may attend.
How do I get involved on a committee? Annually, the Chamber seeks volunteers for our various committees - but you don't have to wait until then! We have a list of committees included with the new member packets and encourage you to get involved as soon as your time allows.
What's the best way to get the most out of my membership? Our most satisfied members seem to be those who attend meetings and activities and who get active in the Chamber. We believe the Chamber is the perfect place to make contacts with potential new customers for your business or profession. At the same time, we realize your time is limited, so all meetings and committees meet for a purpose and follow an agenda to use everyone's time most efficiently. As with lots of things, what you get out of your Chamber membership depends on what you put into it!
How do I market through the Chamber? There are lots of ways to market your business through the Chamber, many at no additional cost to you:

What other advantages are there to Chamber membership? The Chamber offers a Member-to-Member Promotions Program, CertifiCheck and more.
What's the Chamber's relationship with City Hall? While the Chamber works closely with City Hall while representing the business community on various issues, we are not a division of the City. The Chamber takes positions on issues, but not on political candidates a contact with the City to provide tourism services.