Why Join Your Chamber of Commerce

    A recent national study reveals that membership in a chamber of commerce can significantly boost a business's image among consumers, as well as other businesses.

In a scientific survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, found positive perceptions of chamber members in a number of areas, including overall favorability, consumer awareness and reputation, and likelihood of future patronage.

The study showed that when respondents were told that a particular business was a member of a chamber, they were 44 percent more likely to rate it favorably than study respondents who were not told of the chamber affiliation. Respondents were also 63 percent more likely to want to purchase goods or services from a small business that is a chamber member.

Benefits include:

Promoting Your Business & Increasing Profits
Members gain valuable exposure through emails, newsletters, public service announcements, articles, press releases. And…coming soon: regular Chamber updates in the Westville Indicator! Also, greater exposure means opportunities to increase profits through:

Networking
Advertising in the LaPorte County Visitor’s Bureau Guide, LaPorte County Rural Development website and Chamber website.

Referrals
Many people contact the Chamber office each year seeking information about local businesses – the Chamber is in a prime position to spread the word about your business.

Education & Advocacy
We’re working to ensure that you have the tools you need to succeed. It is also important that the Chamber serve as an advocate for our business community with regards to public policy issues locally and nationally. The Westville Chamber of Commerce will promote your views and the importance of protecting your rights.

Economic Success through Community Partnership
The Westville Chamber of Commerce is closely linked with the La Porte County Economic Development, town council of Westville, Unity Foundation ,and La Porte County Rural Development working together to create economic growth for our town and community.

The Chamber understands that an important part of our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community. Our community has the highest percentage of growth in the last 10 years for Northwest Indiana. The Westville Chamber of Commerce strives to serve as an informational hub for your business, letting you know what community organizations are doing, enabling a greater degree of collaboration and success through partnership between the business community and nonprofit sector.

Event Participation
Through active participation in Chamber events the Westville Chamber of Commerce represents the voice of the business and professional community. Volunteer at a Chamber event and help the community while promoting your business. It’s a win-win opportunity!