The White Pine Chamber of Commerce is the voice that represents businesses in the Great Basin Region. We support business. We provide resources and education. We foster partnerships with our members. We promote our business communities, from Eureka to Millard County, from Elko to Nye.
WHY SHOULD YOU SUPPORT A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
Supporting a Chamber of Commerce can be worthwhile for several reasons, especially if you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or community member looking to foster economic growth.
- Networking Opportunities: Chambers provide access to events, workshops, and mixers where you can connect with other businesses, potential clients, and community leaders, fostering valuable relationships that can drive growth.
- Business Advocacy: They represent local businesses at government levels, lobbying for policies that support economic development, fair regulations, and tax benefits, giving small businesses a stronger voice.
- Community Development: Chambers promote local economic growth by attracting new businesses, supporting infrastructure projects, and organizing community events, which can enhance the area’s appeal and livability.
- Resources and Support: Members often get access to training, marketing opportunities, discounts, and resources like market research or legal advice, helping businesses thrive.
- Visibility and Credibility: Membership can boost your business’s reputation, with opportunities for promotion through Chamber directories, events, or awards, signaling trustworthiness to customers.
- Economic Impact: A strong Chamber strengthens the local economy, which benefits everyone—businesses gain customers, and residents enjoy better services and job opportunities.
Considerations: Membership often involves annual dues, and the value depends on how active the Chamber is and how much you engage. If you’re not a business owner, supporting the Chamber through events or volunteering can still help your community prosper.
Originally formed in 1921, The White Pine Chamber has served Ely and White Pine County businesses of every size and sector, lobbying Congressional delegations, and helping to drive industry, small business development, commercial and residential relocation, and the diversification of a sustainable economy.
In the last two years, the white Pine Chamber has: Joined the US Chambers of Commerce; Become a founding member of the Silver State Chambers of Commerce; Formed strategic partnerships with community building organizations; Expanded the business network; Offer members more services; Brought small business resources to the forefront through two resource fairs; Built beneficial relationships at the local, state and federal levels; Expanded the service area to broaden member reach and increase value to marketing; And formed a 501c3 Community Development focused NonProfit, the White Pine Chamber Foundaation, to support more businesses, organizations, and residents of Ely, White Pine, and the Great Basin Region.
Your Support through Membership, Sponsorship, or Partnership contributes to a Community-Driven organization with over 100 yeasr of history as the foundation from which the next 100 years are being built.
