Membership Information

"An Ohio Main Street Community"

Northeast Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) is a regional partnership of community-based chambers dedicated to helping chambers deliver competitive and cost-saving benefits and services for their member businesses. Visit the NOACC site for further information on the programs available to Kent Area Chamber of Commerce members. www.noacc.org.

Click here for a complete list of KACC Member Benefits (PDF Format)

Your membership provides you access to a wide range of services

Members Only Benefits (Click here for complete list)

	Workers' Comp. group rating discounts.
	Over Night letter discounts.
	Health Care programs (Anthem/Blue Cross) & Disability Insurance.
	Advertisement Opportunities.
	Member Newsletter Subscription.
	Web Site Links & more.

Business Advocacy
A collective voice to government and community on business issues.

	Business & Community Publications Member newsletters, membership directory & buyers' guide, community maps & other marketing materials
	Business Recruitment & Retention Help bring new and retain & strengthen existing businesses
	Fund Raising Member advertising, membership revenue, reverse raffle, golf outing, coupon books, etc.
	Information Center Servicing local resident, businesses, KSU, the City of Kent, and visitors to the Kent area.
	Networking Opportunities Monthly Member luncheons, Business After Hours, Wednesday breakfast, special events & many more special events/programs.
	Recognitions Annual special business and individual recognitions including Public Service, IMMY and Small Business Awards.

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Membership Investment Schedule

General Business/Organization - To include, but not limited to; retail wholesale, financial, service, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, professional, radio, television, newspaper, restaurants and motels.

Number of Employees Base Rate.

3 or less $200 + 0.00
4 or more $200 + $6.00/employee >3

Note: The number of employees is based on a full-time equivalent. Where FTE equals 2080 hours/year. Seasonal employees are also included when calculating FTE.

Not for Profit >$500,000 and Government Agencies

Number of Employees. Base Rate

3 or less $200 + 0.00
4 or more $200 + $2.00/employee >3

Downtown Business

$25 additional fee periodically collected from downtown businesses, Funds use specifically for downtown activities. Note: Members not in downtown may also voluntarily contribute.

Special Memberships

Associate - $80.00

To include representatives of member organizations wishing individual listing and services.

Associate Department - $190.00

To include departments of member organizations wishing separate listing and services.

Special Membership - $110.00

To include individuals (not affiliated with any organization). retirees, religious and services organizations, pass-through service agencies, and not-for-profit with budgets of <$500k. Also Home-Based Business (1 employee working at home)

Utilities - $550.00

To include all companies governed in whole or part by the PUCO.

Dues are payable annually in advance and membership is continuous until written resignation is submitted to Board of Directors. Chamber membership is tax deductible as a legitimate business expense.

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