Info & Benefits

Business Advocacy
As the largest business organization in Taos County, the Chamber serves as a lead
advocate for business issues, representing the interests of business to local, state and federal governmental leaders. Chamber activities include consistent interaction with the Town of Taos and Taos County about issues that affect the business community.

Priority Referrals to you and your business
As a member of the Taos County Chamber of Commerce, your business is our priority! A business thrives on referrals, and the Chamber makes them happen every day. We field thousands of inquiries, from visitors and locals alike, looking for reputable vendors and service providers. Be it in person, over the phone or via email, we refer these potential customers only to Chamber Members!

Networking Opportunities
The Chamber sponsors several events throughout the year that provide opportunities
to establish and strengthen relationships with other community members, such as
our monthly Mix & Meet. On the third Thursday of each month, a Chamber Member hosts a gathering at their location, providing a social setting where you can meet
other chamber members, exchange experiences, ideas and resources and network
within your community. By choosing to host a Mix & Meet provides exposure
and publicity, and allows others to experience what your unique business has to offer.

Membership Directory
Direct mail the entire Membership your marketing materials. Upon joining the Taos Chamber of Commerce, we will provide you with the most current Membership Directory in an Excel spreadsheet format, allowing you to conveniently reach all Chamber Members and grow your customer base locally.

Internet Exposure on www.taoschamber.com
Our Chamber Website is your Chamber Website! With over 14, 000 unique visitors a month, the Taos County Chamber of Commerce Website provides invaluable exposure and advertising for your business. Not only will your information be listed on the website, you will also receive a Login Name and Password allowing you administrative access to add, edit or update information on your business in the following categories:

Online Business Directory
The Business Directory Listing offers invaluable exposure and advertising for your business. We will post your contact information, a description of the products or services you offer, hours of operation, and driving directions. Potential customers have the option to search by category, by business name, or by keyword search.

Events Calendar
Increase the attendance on your next event! Inform the community of any upcoming special events by posting the date, time and details on the Chamber Website Events Calendar so all viewers know what is going on at your business.

Job postings
Staffing your business is one of the most important tasks as a business owner, and can be one of the most difficult. With the Job Postings option on the Chamber Website, you can list your employment needs, and get the word out to the community that you are looking for reliable employees.

Hot Deals
Having a discount or clearance sale? Offering special off-season prices? Advertise your special offers or sales under the Hot Deals section of the Website.

Email Updates
Be in the know with the Taos Chamber Weekly Update! We send out an email to keep Members current on the latest Chamber news. Access everything that is happening in town that week, in business and in entertainment.

Business Update
Stay informed and be involved. This weekly update provides information to keep you up to date on the current affairs of our local government. Includes a schedule of the upcoming week’s meetings of the County Commissioners, Town Council, as well as Chamber Board of Directors meetings, agendas and minutes. Also listed are up to date tourism statistics, notices for newly adopted Town ordinances, and a featured survey, which offers you an opportunity to share your opinion on a variety of significant issues concerning our community.

Bulletins
When important information comes available after the regular edition of the Business Update, we will send the information out in a separate email bulletin.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Celebrate the Grand Opening or relocation of your business with a Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! As a Member, your Chamber of Commerce will come to your location for an official Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, complete with plaque presentation and a photograph taken of you with Chamber Board Members and City Council Representatives, to be published in the Taos News on our Chamber Connection page. It helps get you off to a great start by offering publicity and adding creditability to your new or moved business.

Promotional Listings
Reach a broad market, effortlessly. The following guides are published courtesy of a marketing cooperative with the Taos County Chamber of Commerce and the Taos News. The publications are first circulated to residents as an insert in The Taos News, and continue to be distributed by the Taos Chamber Staff to thousands of visitors throughout the year.

Taos Visitor Guide
Your information will be featured under the Directory Listing in this high-quality, comprehensive guide featuring over 150 pages of information relevant to anyone interested in visiting or relocating to Taos County. Published biannually (in the summer and fall)

Enchanted Homes Magazine
A Chamber Member Directory is listed in this glossy, full color magazine which targets people interested in relocating to Taos County. Features information on real estate, arts and activities. Published biannually and included in relocation packages sent upon request.

Discounts
Buy Taos First Member to Member Discount Program
Support local businesses and the economy of Taos County! Receive discounts ranging from 10-30% off a wide range of products and services, offered by fellow Chamber Members at over 150 businesses throughout the area. Your Membership includes a Personalized Identification Cards for you at these participating businesses. Including your business in the Buy Taos First program helps reinvest in this community, and encourages others to do the same.
Discount admission/ registration fees to Taos Chamber sponsored events such as the Home and Garden Expo, Bridal Faire, seminars and workshops

Advertising Discounts
Often advertising is an expense you know you need, but your budget just doesn’t allow for. Throughout the year, the Chamber will make advertising cooperatives available to our members so you can be part of a bigger picture, whether it’s in newspapers, magazine or on the radio. Offers vary by publication