WRCC BENEFITS

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=81 BGCOLOR="#003300" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="0492e551dvmwbg.jpg"> <bR> <div> <B>                 WESTERN ROCKINGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE</B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=168 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="083a82d2ezwnvf.jpg"> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce "><U><IMG SRC="0718b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ABOUT WRCC"><U><IMG SRC="0738b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="WRCC BENEFITS"><U><IMG SRC="0748b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PAGE A WRCC MEMBERS"><U><IMG SRC="0758b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MADISON, NC"><U><IMG SRC="0768b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MAYODAN, NC"><U><IMG SRC="0778b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="STONEVILLE, NC"><U><IMG SRC="0788b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LOCAL LINKS"><U><IMG SRC="0798b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="08487a50.jpg" border=0 width="135" height="165" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=399 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000" background="04a48483.jpg"> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="wrcc_benefits"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>WRCC BENEFITS</div> <div> Click on a link below or simply scroll down the page for more information.</div> <div> <A HREF="#membership_classifications___fees" TITLE="WRCC BENEFITS"><U>Membership Fees</U></A>    <A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership Application WRCC"><U>Member Application</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce</div> <div> BENEFITS OF CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP</div> <bR> <div> Members enjoy a comprehensive package of benefits in return for their modest investment, which includes:</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The Western Flyer</B></I><I> </I>- our monthly newsletter with chamber news and information about local, county and regional events</div> <bR> <div> The opportunity to place your flyer in the monthly newsletter (must be received by the 25th of the month for upcoming issue-quantity 400)</div> <bR> <div> Your business listed on our website business listing at www.ncnorthstar.com/westernrockinghamchamber/</div> <bR> <div> Monthly Radio Program/Community Accents on WMYN Radio 1420 AM, 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. - feature your business or event</div> <bR> <div> Briefings on governmental issues affecting the business sector</div> <bR> <div> Networking opportunities with other business minded people like yourself at chamber membership coffees, meetings, after-hours socials and special events</div> <bR> <div> Membership Certificates suitable for framing and displaying in your place of business</div> <bR> <div> Annual Membership Dinner with guest speaker and awards presentation</div> <bR> <div> Research and information services on key business trends of local concern</div> <bR> <div> Special chamber publications including the membership directory, area map and more</div> <bR> <div> Access to bulk mailing services for business use and the opportunity to include information about your business in monthly mailings</div> <bR> <div> Mailing labels of the Chamber membership are available to members for a small fee</div> <bR> <div> Membership listing available (on 1.4 MB floppy disk, Excel file, PC format) for a small fee</div> <bR> <div> The Small Business Center of Rockingham Community College provides free business planning, consultations, classes</div> <bR> <div> Assistance with Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses (upon request)</div> <bR> <div> Numerous information packets are sent each year upon request to newcomers, visitors, prospective businesses, etc.</div> <bR> <div> Place your brochure, discount coupon, or promotional item in new member packets given by the chamber to promote your business</div> <bR> <div> Place your business brochure in the Chamber's display rack located in the front lobby</div> <bR> <div> Place your business card in chamber display rack for additional free advertisement</div> <bR> <div> Chamber Window Display - Feature your business in the chamber front window for an entire month - more free advertising</div> <bR> <div> Chamber Display Cabinet - Display your product or service in the chamber lobby (scheduled for 6 months at a</div> <div> time)</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#wrcc_benefits" TITLE="WRCC BENEFITS"><U>Back To Top Of Page</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="membership_classifications___fees"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#003300" FACE="Helvetica" >Membership Classifications & Fees</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="6" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="569" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FFCC33" BORDERCOLORDARK="#003300" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="296"><div> Retiree</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $49.50</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="296"><div> Individual*</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $99.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="296"><div> Non-Profit</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $88.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="296"><div> Financial (Banks)</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $495.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="296"><div> Utilities</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $440.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="296"><div> Professional, Industrial & Commercial 1 to 5 Employees</div> <div> Note: RCC & RCS **</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $132.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="296"><div> Professional, Industrial & Commercial 6 to 15 Employees</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $192.50</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="296"><div> Professional, Industrial & Commercial 16 to 35 Employees</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $220.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="296"><div> Professional, Industrial & Commercial 36 to 75 Employees</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $275.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="296"><div> Professional, Industrial & Commercial 76 to 100 Employees</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $302.50</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="296"><div> Professional, Industrial & Commercial 100 Plus Employees</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="246"><div> $302.50 for first 100 employees + $0.55 for each additional. Part-time are counted two for one ***</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="6" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="570" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FFCC33" BORDERCOLORDARK="#003300" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="550"><div> * <B>Individual Memberships</B> are available to individuals not normally in business, but have an interest in the economic progress of Western Rockingham County.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="550"><div> ** <B>Rockingham Community College</B> and <B>Rockingham County Schools</B>: Annual dues set at the business entry level by earlier joint aggreement of the three county chambers of commerce.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="550"><div> *** <B>Part-time Employees</B>: Part-time employees are only counted if they work 20+ hours per week. Two part-time employees are then counted as one full-time.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 130 WIDTH="550"><div> **** <B>Separate Membership Requirement</B>: A separate and independent membership in the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is required when one or more of the following conditions exist:</div> <div>    1)  A new member owned business requires a separate physical address/location.</div> <div>    2)  A new member owned business requires a separate business license.</div> <div>    3)  A new member owned business requires a separate listing with the chamber.</div> <div> The <B>Separate membership Requirement</B> does not apply if a current member adds a new branch and/or location to an existing business. ( Amended 5/25/00)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="550"><div> <B>Dues may be paid annually, semiannually, or quarterly. The chamber year is defined as the calendar year (January- December)</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership Application WRCC"><U>Member Application</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#wrcc_benefits" TITLE="WRCC BENEFITS"><U>Back To Top Of Page</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0e0bd710.jpg" border=0 width="445" height="113" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>WESTERN ROCKINGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE</B></div> <div> <B>112 W. Murphy St.,  Madison, NC 27025</B></div> <div> <B>Phone: 336-548-6248     Fax: 336-548-4466</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Gary Corns - Executive Director</B></div> <div> <B>E-mail:</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#996600" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:gcorns@westernrockinghamchamber.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:gcorns@westernrockinghamchamber.c"><U><B>gcorns@westernrockinghamchamber.com</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Contact us for more information:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:info@westernrockinghamchamber.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:info@westernrockinghamchamber.com"><U><B>info@westernrockinghamchamber.com</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>