Member Benefits 

Business Contacts: The Wetzel county Chamber of Commerce hosts several networking opportunities to help put you in touch with other people who may become new clients or customers for your firm’s goods and services. We sponsor events ranging from Business After hours to business seminars and focus groups.


Representations: efficient, cost-effective government is of utmost concern to your business. Business people must be active in government or pay the price of living with enacted laws that may not be good for business. The Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce is working to develop an advocacy arm to provide members with governmental updates and concerns affecting area businesses.


Business Education: Action-oriented seminars and programs presented by area experts help you expand your business and find solutions to common business problems, enhance leadership and management skills, increase trade opportunities and sharpen political awareness. These programs are offered free to members.


Business Referral Service: The Chamber of Commerce is often the first point of contact for information for both visitors and persons relocating to the county. The Chamber also serves as a resource for existing businesses and residents. The Chamber office receives calls every day requesting information on local products and services. Callers and visitors are referred to Chamber members who fit their needs. Relocation requests are mailed a Community & Business Directory and packet to better acquaint them with their transition.


Website Business Listing and Links: All Chamber members receive one free listing on the Chamber website and a link to their business homepage.


Exposure: As a Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce member, you will have the marketing edge over your competition through opportunities to display your business literature and receive free advertising during sponsorship events.


Recognition: The Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce promotes achievements of its members through local and state recognition. The Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce is also available for ribbon-cutting ceremonies for grand openings and open houses. The Chamber representative will take pictures and include them in the upcoming monthly newsletter. Ribbon cuttings can also be arranged for relocations of existing businesses, changes of ownership, or other significant happenings in the life of a business.


Chamber Member E-mail Alert: The Chamber has the ability to alert members of community happenings through our e-mail database. This e-mail service is free to Chamber members to promote community events and happenings.


Newsletter: The newsletter is published monthly keeping members informed of upcoming events, new and returning members as well as tips and educational articles for business owners.