Membership Information
Learn about the benefits of joining the Johnstown Chamber and our member pricing
Custom Directory Listing
All members receive an individual listing on our Business Directory. Your listing is self-controlled, so it can be uniquely designed just the way you want it. Additionally, the link will be a do-follow link, which will benefit your search ranks!
Private Online Portal
Our online portal allows you to customize your business’ directory listing, post events on the johnstowncommunity.com calendar, post new updates, job posts and interact with the business community in unique ways. If you would like different staff to receive different levels of access to your chamber account (such as billing, event registration, directory listing edits) please let us know when sending their contact information, preferably via email to info@johnstownchamber.org. Additionally, the information you provide is what we use to assist in providing more & relevant referrals whether online, over the phone, in person, and in our print Community Guide.
Education & Training
All members are invited to participate in our educational and training programming. These sessions are schedule periodically based on the feedback we receive from our members. We identify skills and information that will directly benefit our membership and assist with bringing in experts to help our members learn and develop.
Discounted Health Insurance
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
The ChamberSaver program, offered through a partnership between Anthem and the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA), offers you high-quality benefits that fit your budget. Johnstown Chamber members with 2-99 employees have access of up to a 1.4% savings on any Anthem group health insurance plan through premium tax credit savings. (Discount only applies to members who do not already have Anthem insurance.) You’ll have your choice of Anthem Plans, all backed by the exceptional nationwide network access and local sales and service millions of Americans trust. To learn more and get a quote, contact one of the Johnstown Chamber member brokers listed below.
Anthem ChamberSaver Plan Brochure
SOCA Benefit Plan
The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) offers a health program that can lead to more rate stability and offers potential savings for Johnstown Chamber members with 2-50 employees. The SOCA Benefit Plan is a self-funded medical offering with a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA). MEWAs enable smaller employers to join together and share in the overall claims risk. To learn more and get a quote, contact one of the Johnstown Chamber member brokers listed below or visit www.844MedOhio.com.
SOCA Benefit Plan Brochure
Sole proprietors are eligible for both plans!
An eligible sole proprietor must work more than 30 hours per week (documentation required) and provide an IRS Form 1040 with Schedule C or Form 1040 with Schedules F and SE. Presently this offer is not intended for non-profit organizations with only one employee. Quoting for sole proprietor coverage begins April 20, 2020.
Membership Benefits
Connections & Referrals
The Chamber is a credible resource for business referrals and will help promote member businesses when inquiries and referral recommendations are received. Our networking events, referral networking small groups, and other activities are designed to help integrate our members into the Johnstown Business Community. The Johnstown Chamber of commerce will help keep out members informed with current news and information so that our members are prepared to take advantage of new opportunities as out town grows.
The Chamber regularly receives calls and email inquires from community members looking for a service provider and product. We help direct sales to our member organization by tuning that referral inquiry into a sale for you.
Local Credibility
Chambers of Commerce are viewed as a credible resource for business referrals. Promote your membership to help increase credibility & peace of mind for your customers as a trusted business provider. In addition, your membership in the Chamber shows your involvement in the community and identifies your organization as a partner in supporting the future of Johnstown. Place your chamber member decal on your storefront door or window, a company vehicle or Download the chamber logo to display on your website.
Marketing Visibility
Through our interactive website portal, community calendar, and community events the Chamber of Commerce is an excellent marketing channel to drive sales and build your brand.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Ribbon-cutting, groundbreaking, expansion, and grand-opening events are a terrific way to celebrate your business. These types of events offer the opportunity to publicly thank your customers, financial backers, friends, and family, as well as introduce your products and services. This opportunity is provided to all of members as a fun was to engage with the community.
Membership Options
Choose what membership suits you