Member Benefits
Exclusive Referral Service
"Juniata River Valley" is one of the most widely recognized brands in the world. Visitors, newcomers, businesses and current residents contact our offices on a daily basis for information on area businesses (they are looking for YOUR business!) Only members are referred and receive benefits of membership. Our office recommends member services and products to visitors, meeting and convention planners, motor-coach groups, new residents and other members. Contact information for our office is located in the World Chamber of Commerce Directory each year.
Brochure Distribution
Have your brochure and/or business card distributed at NO COST in our office at the Historic Courthouse, in Downtown Lewistown, as well as our various high traffic brochure rack sites in Juniata and Mifflin County. Due to the volume of travelers to our area, the need for your brochure is in great demand! We will also mail, along with our visitors guide, your brochure when it's of special interest to tourists planning to visit our area.
Networking Opportunities
Networking is essential to business success. Through the interaction with other community business people, you make contacts, expand knowledge and better understand opportunities in the region. The Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau holds at least one major event a month, such as a "Business After Hours." A "Business After Hours" is a social, business event that allows you to meet new business prospects, exchange business cards and network in a fun, relaxed atmosphere after work. It is a GREAT opportunity for your sales and marketing staff to broaden their contacts, as well as to make people aware of your services/products. It is also an inexpensive way to say "thank you" to your staff and business friends. It's one of the BEST bargains in town! Great food, fun and networking for a minimal charge! Other events include Eggs n' Issues, Juniata River Valley Annual Meeting, Business EXPO, Goose Day Luncheon, "Holiday Gathering", and several other informational workshops and seminars.
Health Insurance Benefits
The Pennsylvania Chamber in association with the Juniata River Valley offers a health insurance program featuring PCI Insurance. PCI Insurance, Inc. (the insurance subsidiary of the PA Chamber) is one of the largest healthcare buying coalitions in Pennsylvania and the only place where small to midsize companies can enjoy the same health care benefits as a Fortune 500 company. With more than 4,500 employers and 60,000 participants, PCI Insurance is Highmark Blue Shield's Small Business Employee Benefit Solution. The PCI insurance programs offer the flexibility of choice and a complete menu of benefit selections: multiple Highmark Blue Shield health options, dental, vision, life and disability, in addition to simplified administration and a Section 125 tax-savings plan. For more information about the PCI benefit solutions, please call PCI Insurance at (800) 755-3021 or visit us at www.pciinsurance.com.
E-Mailing Service
Through the Juniata River Valley, we offer the opportunity to broadcast email to the chamber membership at no cost. It is a quick, effective way to promote your event, service, or product directly to our members. You can email the information you want broadcasted to jvacc@juniatavalleychamber.org and we will do the rest!
Monthly Newsletter
The Juniata River Valley produces a monthly newsletter called "The View". As a member you will receive this publication via e-mail (providing you have e-mail.) or regular mail every month. "The View" includes Juniata River Valley News, Updates, and Features. It also includes timely information about upcoming events in our region, as well as issues affecting the business community. Members can also utilize this publication as a communication tool to promote their business through free announcements on events, people, accomplishments and changes. The newsletter is accessible to the entire community through our web-site posting each month. Back issues are archived as well. Member flyers can be posted with the newsletter on our site for $50.00 per page per issue.
Website Listing
Once you become a Juniata River Valley member you will be listed on our web site at no additional cost. Each member receives up to three FREE category listings on our websites. In addition, should you have an existing web site we will link your site to our site FREE provided you have a reciprocal link to our website on your site. Our websites are a substantial, valuable, key communications link.
Juniata River Valley Visitors Guide
This publication is DISTRIBUTED to all visitors requesting information about our area through our website, Teleatron, phone, & advertising. Our Visitors Guide is also distributed at consumer shows, our brochure racks, local chamber businesses and throughout Visitors Centers in Pennsylvania. Tourism appropriate Juniata River Valley members receive a FREE listing (name, address, phone number, web address) in the Juniata River Valley Visitors Guide. Members have the opportunity to buy advertising in the guide as well. 20,000 Copies Printed Annually, plus, the guide is posted on the Visitors Bureau web-site for downloading
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Juniata River Valley Relocation Guide
A magazine sized, high quality publication designed to present the two county region in the most positive manner. This image piece features dozens of photos and narrative detailing history, education, religion, business, industry, healthcare, recreation, transportation, sports and events. Many businesses and industries use the guide as a presentation folder when mailing recruitment packages to prospects. Realtors and mortgage lenders utilize it as well. The Juniata River Valley mails it upon request to new residents.
Membership Plaque
As a new member you are provided with a FREE Juniata River Valley Membership Plaque to display in your place of business. Tourists and consumers will recognize the Juniata River Valley member logo and feel your place is one they can trust and feel welcomed in. A new “year” decal for placement on the plaque is sent in December.
Reduce and Manage Energy Expenses with APPI
The Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has partnered with Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI) to provide the Powerful Solutions Program, an exclusive member benefit that assists members in managing and reducing their energy expenses. APPI navigates the maze of energy deregulation by negotiating favorable “real-time” pricing and contract terms and conditions with competitive energy suppliers across the country. APPI provides energy procurement services with minimal time commitment and no upfront cost. Visit APPI on the web at www.appienergy.com.
