Benefits of Membership and Promotional & Sponsorship Opportunities

HANDELSKAMMER AD
The "Handelskammer" Ad is our monthly newsletter ad that will be published in the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung on the last Friday of each month.  The Herald has a circulation of approximately 11,000 issues.  Your business can place an ad in this Chamber newsletter ad which is a full color ad in a prominent location of the paper.   Contact Ginger Doherty at (210)861-7148.

E-HANDELSKAMMER
The E-Handelskammer is our monthly E-newsletter that will be emailed to over 1,600 Chamber members on the last Monday of each month.  Ad space is available for members only.  Contact Ginger Doherty at (210)861-7148.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES/RELOCATION GUIDE
We print 15,000 Membership Directories/Relocation Guides annually.  These magazines are distributed to the Chamber membership and also used as a Visitor and Relocation Guide for potential newcomers to the area through The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce main office and highway visitor center.  For more information on these rates, call Ginger Doherty at (210)861-7148.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
This popular Chamber networking event is held monthly.  Sponsor fee is $250.  The locations, refreshments and entertainment are the responsibility of the sponsor.  The sponsor is given time to speak at the event and promote their business.   Some sponsors have co-sponsors join them to put on the event.  Call Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804 for available dates and more information.

INTERNET "LINKS"
Every Chamber member is on the Chamber Internet home-page free!  If your business has a home page on the Internet, your business listing on the Chamber's page can be linked to your homepage FREE.  If you  have email capability, we can link your email address as well.   Advertising opportunities are also available.  For more information contact Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804

BUSINESS TRADE SHOW
The annual Business Trade Show is designed to give businesses an opportunity to display their products and services.  Over 2,000 attend each year.   Planning for the 2009 Show is underway.  The Show will be held in September in the newly expanded Civic Convention Center.  Exhibitor space and sponsorships are available.  Call Rita Kaufmann Powell at (830)608-2806 for more information.

JOB BANK
Develop your workforce with The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc.  Chamber members can reach job seekers around the clock FREE.  We invite you to see how easy it is to post jobs online today!  Visit the Chamber's website and click on the JobBank icon.  For more information on how this service works contact Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804.

RIBBON CUTTINGS
Upon request, new members receive a ribbon cutting hosted by Chamber Blue Coats at no charge.  We will also take pictures at the event and include in Chamber's monthly newsletter ad which is published in the Herald-Zeitung on the last Friday of each month.  For more information, call Shana Slatter at (830)608-2805.

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Expose your business monthly to your fellow Chamber members.  Email your discounted offer to the Chamber and we will email your offer along with other Chamber member discounted offers to the membership on the 15th of each month.  There is no charge for this service and for information, contact Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804.

MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Advertise your business on the Chamber's website for as low as $50.  Many sponsorships are also available starting at $100.  For more information, contact Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804.

NB BUSINESS UNIVERSITY SEMINARS
Seminars are presented throughout the year to keep small business owners, managers and their staff updated on important topics, such as human resources, marketing, legislative issues and others.  For more information contact Rita Kaufmann Powell at (830)608-2806.

BROCHURES DISPLAYED
Members may display brochures in the Chamber's main office in downtown New Braunfels free of charge in adherence to brochure policy.  Visitor-oriented businesses may display brochures at both the downtown chamber office and the highway visitor center free of charge.

Visitor-oriented special events and attractions can also advertise inside the downtown office and highway visitor center.  Call Judy Young at 830-608-2803 for rates and schedules.

TEXAS LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
The Texas Legislative Conference and Texan of the Year Reception is held in the New Braunfels Civic Convention Center.  The 43rd annual event is set for March 19-20, 2009.  Co-sponsors are $6,000 and is currently set at a maximum of six (6).  The Associate Sponsor fee is $350 and includes 4 tickets to the TOTY reception Thursday evening and the conference on Friday.  Tickets to each individual event are also available.  Call Sandi Schendel at (830)608-2807.

CHAMBER MAP - THE OFFICIAL CITY MAP
There are 15,000 city/county maps produced and distributed annually through various sources.   Advertising rates vary.  This is the only street map distributed by the Chamber at its main office downtown and at the highway visitor center.  Call Judy Young at (830)608-2803.

PAC/TAC CARDS
Perfect Attendance Cards (PAC) and Teacher Appreciation Cards (TAC) are designed each school year by the Chamber for distribution in the local schools.  These cards offer discounts to students and teachers from The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc. business members only.  Each year over 20,000 families are exposed to these offers.   The PAC cards are distributed each nine week period and the TAC cards are good May through September.  Participation is free to Chamber members.  Contact Sandi Schendel at (830)608-2807.

CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING AND BANQUET
This event is held each January with over 700 in attendance.  Tickets to the event are $40 each and attendees receive a delicious meal, a gift memento, an audio-visual presentation and various award presentations.  Table sponsorships are available.  Contact Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804.

PUBLICATIONS
The Chamber provides the most current, comprehensive information on the community.  Publications such as the New Braunfels Economic Indicator, Industrial Data Guides, Demographics Packets, Clubs & Organizations Lists and the Chamber's membership list or labels are available to Chamber members at a discounted price.  For a list of Chamber Publications, call Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804.

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP SEAL
Proudly display our Chamber's membership logo in your business and let others know you belong to this prestigious organization of leaders in the community.  The logo decal is free of charge to Chamber members.  Contact Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804.

BUSINESS CONNECTION
Business Connect is a service exclusively for Chamber members.  It is a simple email service designed to facilitate business opportunities among members of this trade organization.  Contact Phyllis Foerster at (830)608-2804.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELOR
The UTSA Small Business Development Center is part of the largest management and technical assistance network in the United States.  Services include assistance with startup businesses, business planning, preparation of loan proposals and evaluation of business expansion needs, for starters.  If you would like some assistance with your business, call the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce at (830)625-2385.  All information is held in strictest confidence and there is no charge for the service.

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