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Membership Benefits – Reasons to Become a Member

When you become a member you have access to opportunity and growth! Although all of our events are on Zoom at present, we are preparing for in-person events again as we move further into 2021. Just like countless other businesses, we look forward to a time when business networking will be in-person again!

The following are highlights of membership when you become a member:

Networking – Over 100 Events a Year

• Monthly luncheons where members interact with fellow business and community leaders
• Sneak peak hard hat tours of new developments in Covington
• After-hour socials at member establishments
• Several golf outings a year
• Weekly business networking events in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere

  

Education

• Keynote speakers at monthly luncheons present various business interests
• Nonprofit Lunch & Learns focus on issues impacting nonprofit organizations
• Webinars on vital and meaningful topics

Advocacy

• Volunteer opportunities which impact the local Covington community
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the City of Covington to build a positive business environment
• With support from the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile Jr. US Bank Foundation, the CBC purchases and maintains seasonal flowers in the central business district, creating a beautiful and pedestrian friendly environment.

Health Insurance

The Covington Business Council Insurance Plan offers a group insurance program as a service to associated trade committee members with 2-99 employees when you become a member.

Merchant Services

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Additional Membership Benefits When You Become a Member…

We are huge advocates of women-owned businesses and minority-owned businesses. We want local entrepreneurs and businesses in our community to succeed! The CBC provides personal attention to our members, providing direct access to the executive director, Pat Frew. We know every business could use assistance with marketing, mentoring, leadership growth, business ideas and business networking. That is why we are here – so please use us for the following membership benefits:

Looking for digital marketing support? We help our members grow their business network digitally, by using our existing network.

Looking for a business mentor? Work with us directly to help you find the perfect connection.

Looking for guidance in leadership growth? Let us introduce you to fellow members that can help.

Need a boost with your business networking? Allow us to connect you with our region’s leaders.

Need assistance with small business ideas or innovation? Our members are used to assisting fellow members and entrepreneurs find answers they are looking for.

We can advocate for your business – we give you a voice to make changes happen. We are here to here to help CBC members navigate regulatory challenges and provide timely and accurate advice.

Marketing Support

When you become a member, we help you grow your business network digitally:

• Sharing and re-sharing member content on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter) and our e-newsletter reaching 4000 subscribers each week
• Low cost, high exposure to CBC’s audience through digital marketing sponsorships
• Shareable video recordings of CBC members and government officials Zoom presentations to share with your business network outside the CBC
• Sponsorship opportunities for online business networking events and in-person events such as hard hat tours, socials, golf outings and more
• The ability to publish your company blogs on the CBC website (blogs that may be of interest to fellow CBC members)

Are You Concerned About How Much Time You Will Need To Commit When You Become a New Member?

Time is widely considered our most valuable commodity. How can a business person not only justify the minimal expense of membership let alone taking the time needed to attend meetings and network when they become a member?

A CBC member recently remarked that the CBC “gave her more value than she could ever give in return” meaning that she didn’t need to invest an inordinate amount of time in the organization to see her investment grow. The Council doesn’t expect you to give your life away in order to justify your involvement. We can work around your busy routine to provide connection points no matter your schedule with our planning of events during morning, noon and evening. Please read our FAQ page for answers to more questions about why you should become a member today!