BECOME A MEMBER!

The Dunn Chamber has proven itself the single most effective volunteer, non-profit organization committed to helping solve today's complex business and community problems. You as a business or professional person have a stake in this area and you can best safeguard your interest by working with others through the Chamber.

At the chamber, we do not just talk about the future... we shape it. We believe you want to help shape Dunn's future also! That is why we need you and you need us. Together we can blend our talents to insure a better community for all of us.

With this brochure we invite and challenge you to join us in developing our community. Let us work together to make it the best it can be! DACC serves its members and the community!

We're your...Business Advocate
DACC is keeping abreast of issues that effect your business. We speak out for or against legislation or issues that effect our businesses and community.

Community Front Door
We send out hundreds of informational packets promoting our community. When people are considering relocating here, we are usually their first contact.

Gain Valuable Business Exposure
What better way to promote your business, than to meet other business and professional people? Several networking opportunities are available to DACC members such as Business after Hours, Business Fest, Annual Banquet, Member Appreciation and other events.

One of the best ways to promote your business through the chamber is by your involvement. Work as a chamber ambassador or on other chamber committees and make valuable business contacts and some friends in the process.

Business Credibility
Your membership is an assurance to your customer that you are a reputable business working to make the Dunn area a better place in which to work and live.

Understanding Small Business
We understand the special challenges small business owners face and through the Small Business Council we seek out new ways to help small businesses. SBC sponsors special Campbell, Small Business Week, Christmas and other promotions and awards.

Keeping You Informed
Through the chamber's newsletter, It's All Right Here!, we strive to keep you informed on the chamber's activities and other community information.

We publish CCCC's Small Business Assistance Center infomration on seminars, workshops and classes held at the Triangle South Enterprise Center.

We host Candidates and Issues Forums for upcoming elections. This gives our membership an opportunity to find out more about each candidate and be better informed when they cast their vote.

Valuable Business Tools Available to You
DACC has sales tax information, demographics, visitors' guides, various city directories and phone books. City maps, membership, civic and manufacturing guides - all available to DACC members free of charge. Mailing labels are available to chamber members at a very affordable price.

Workforce Development
The Chamber's Education Committee is working with area schools to lift teacher morale and recruit and promote their needs for mentors.

The Business/Education Partnership works with Triton High School to better prepare students for entering the workforce. A special curriculum presented to Trition students by business and professional people aims to enlighten students on what is expected from them in today's workplace. The Triton Senior Shadow Program allows students the opportunity to observe and find out m,ore about an occupation that they are considering pursuing. This partnership has evolved into a countywide partnership to reach all Harnett County students K-12.

Member Promoter
We want to see your business succeed! That is why we refer DACC members when people request this information. We also give you affordable ways to promote your business.

Business Fest
Dunn's Annual Small Business Expo is the perfect opportunity for you to show off your products and services and we keep the price affordable for our small business members.

Newsletter
DACC members can have news about their business published free in the monthly newsletter; It's All Right Here! Just fax or mail information on anniversaries, special awards, promotions, etc. and it will be placed in the Member Focus section free of charge.

You can also include an insert in the newsletter at a very affordable price. Our newsletter reaches more than 500 businesses and professional people each month.

Sponsors on the back, receive a year's worth of exposure at a most economical price.

Ribbon Cuttings
We want to make our members feel welcomed! New businesses, which join the chamber, are assisted with a ribbon cutting and special recognition is given courtesy of The Daily Record. Ribbon Cuttings are also provided for members for Re-Grand Openings when relocating or major renovations are completed.

Membership Directory
Free listing in the Chamber's Membership Directory. This directory is given out to all DACC members, newcomers and others. The directory is what we use to refer prospects to your business.

World Wide Web
Free listing and link on the Chamber's Web Page is available to all DACC members.