CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CAPE MAY
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CAN I MAKE INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS ON MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL?

Yes! Members who would like to make two payments (April 1 and May 1, 2004) for membership renewal can do so. These payments will be automatically charged to your credit card account with no installment fee. No additional reminders or invoices will be sent. Deferred payment schedule requests must be received on or before March 31, 2004 and are eligible by credit card (MC, Visa or Amex) payment only.
How do I sign up? Simply complete the enclosed renewal form to pay by credit card and return it to the Chamber office by mail to P.O. Box 556, Cape May, NJ 08204 or by fax to (609) 884-2054 by April 1, 2004.

IS THERE ANYWAY I CAN SAVE MONEY ON MY MEMBERSHIP?

Yes! There are several value priced membership packages available this year. Save on Chamber services up to as much as $580 annually. Additionally, installment payments on membership discount packages are offered for up to 4 months with no installment fee! See the enclosed flyer for details or contact Cathy Sauerzopf of the Chamber office at (609) 884-5508 for additional information.

WHAT ARE MY MEMBERSHIP DUES USED FOR?

Membership dues fund the operating budget of the Chamber of Commerce. The operating budget pays for the utilities, payroll, supplies, maintenance, office machines, advertising and general operating expenses. In addition, dues will be used to reduce the capital loan payment schedule for remodeling the second floor of the Welcome Center. A bulk of the dues will go to marketing and advertising the Cape May, NJ area to potential and returning visitors.

WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

Our mission statement is " TO PROMOTE THE CIVIC AND COMMERCIAL WELFARE OF GREATER CAPE MAY". The Chamber of Commerce continually strives to promote our membership businesses through print advertising, direct mail and television promotions, special events, referral services and through the publication and distribution of the Cape May, NJ Visitor Guide. The Chamber represents it’s membership in community projects, civic associations, local organizations and speaks as one voice for it’s members on local issues.

WHAT BENEFITS DOES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDE FREE TO IT’S MEMBERS?

Free - Referrals of your business to telephone, email, website, direct mail and fax on demand inquiries.
Free - Posting of your business name and phone number on the Chambers website
Free - Opportunity to network with other member businesses to promote your service or product
Free - Representation at Career and Job Fairs to assist member businesses in hiring qualified employees
Free - Job Openings postings on the Chamber’s website
Free - Updates on local and regional civic issues that effect member businesses
Free - Monthly newsletter and mailings to inform members of upcoming events, local issues and special events
Free - Promotion of your business to potential and returning visitors through print, radio and internet advertising
Free - Year round educational seminars and lectures on financial and insurance issues and products
Free - Interest free installment payment option on membership dues renewals

WHAT WAS THE VOLUME OF VISITOR INQUIRIES THE CHAMBER FULFILLED IN 2004?

260,774 Visitors to the Chamber Web site (www.capemaychamber.com)
149,250 2002 Cape May, NJ Visitor Guides distributed to fulfill email, walk in, telephone & mail requests