Save With #HoCoChamber’s Member Benefit Programs

Member Benefit Programs

There is power in numbers when Chamber members take advantage of our money-saving benefit programs! Take a look at our partner programs and see how you can use your membership to its full potential.

For questions or more information, contact Lori Kleppin, Director of Membership & External Affairs.

Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Through a partnership between the Howard County Chamber and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, any member business with 10 employees or less receives FREE Maryland Chamber Federation membership!

Benefits

An Advocate for Your Business

  • A team of government affairs professionals aggressively and proactively representing your business’ needs throughout the year in Annapolis
  • Participation in statewide initiatives and coalitions that help shape the Maryland Chamber’s annual business agenda
  • Involvement in public policy development through grassroots participation and member surveys

US Chamber of Commerce

Our partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce, provides small business members with resources, information, advocacy, and savings.

Benefits

An Advocate for Your Business

  • A team of government affairs professionals aggressively and proactively representing your business’ needs throughout the year in Washington, D.C.
  • Participation in initiatives and coalitions that help shape the US Chamber’s annual business agenda
  • Involvement in public policy development through grassroots participation and member surveys

Better Business Bureau

We have teamed up with the BBB of Greater Maryland to offer mutual benefits for both Chamber members and BBB members.

Benefits

Energy Purchasing Co-op

This Commercial Energy Purchasing Cooperative is brought to you by CQI Associates, who negotiate prices with licensed electricity and natural gas suppliers to deliver the lowest rates to you.

Benefits
  • Every time a member joins the co-op, overall consumer purchasing power increases – resulting in more affordable, consistent gas and electric rates for the group.
  • You have access to prices that are lower than what is available to individual businesses.

Workers’ Compensation Group Benefit

Workers’ compensation insurance is just one of many expenses that employers have to consider. You can make it a smaller part of your budget by joining a group program, brought to you by Accident Fund.

Benefits
  • 5% up-front savings on your worker’s compensation premium
  • Opportunity for dividend payments based on individual loss history*.
    • *Dividends are payable 15 months after Group expiration and require approval by Accident Fund’s Board of Directors and, therefore, can never be guaranteed.
  • Convenient billing options
  • Free access to Accident Fund’s Loss Control Toolbox

Certificates of Origin

A certificate of origin is an important international trade document attesting that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. Register through the Chamber for discounts on your electronic Certificate of Origin documents. Create, submit, and print electronically certified documents right at your own desk. Electronic Certificates of Origin provide easier and faster Customs clearance and productivity gains for companies. Certificates are provided in partnership with the American World Trade Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits
  • Low Cost
    • Member rate: $25.00 per document
    • Non-member rate: $50.00 per document

Local B2B Advertising

I-95 BUSINESS has the region’s top B2B distribution network (connecting across multiple platforms) to get your expertise in front of those who need it – local small to mid-size businesses.

Benefits
  • 1 contributed post per month
  • Member logo as a contributor on the HCCC home page, which will link to all member posts by company
  • 1-page profile about your company (written by I-95 BUSINESS)

Email Marketing

Email marketing is a smart, affordable way to stay connected with contacts so you can grow your business. Constant Contact provides a wide range of tools to reach the right audience with the right message, at the right time. Through our partnership, you can receive a discount on your subscription to secure digital marketing tools like social ads and SMS marketing.

Benefits
  • Nonprofits receive a 20% discount with a 6-month prepaid subscription, or 30% with 12-months prepaid.
  • All other members can use the discount code: SAVE2020 for 30% off for the first 3 months.
  • If you ever get stuck, award-winning live support is just a call or click away.

Office Supplies & Services

Howard County Chamber members can now access exclusive discounts on the products and services you use most through Windfall. The best part? It’s completely FREE. No fees, no obligations – just great business and personal saving benefits!

Benefits
  • Office Depot: Up to 80% off office essentials
  • FedEx: Up to 54% off express and ground shipping
  • Hotel Specials: Up to 60% off 100,000+ hotels for business and personal travel
  • Avis/Budget: Up to 35% off personal and business rentals nationwide

Local Business News

The Business Monthly was founded in 1992, covering Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and the BWI business corridor. If you’re in business, The Business Monthly is an essential source of news and information about what’s happening in our community.

Benefits
  • Members are eligible to receive 40% off their first advertisement
  • Members are eligible to receive $15 off their mail subscription

Legacy Partners