Membership Benefits
   
Mission Statement: The Aztec Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic professional leader that supports, promotes, and educates members through their ever-changing needs.

Values: The Aztec Chamber of Commerce is a professional organization that:

  • Is a leader in the community
  • Operates with enthusiasm and integrity
  • Is fiscally responsible
  • Provides exceptional member service
  • Encourages collaboration and cooperation
  • Provides purposeful one-on-one communication

At the heart of the Chamber's program is a broad spectrum of benefits and services for members that are not available to nonmembers. Take a few moments to see what's available.

Exposure & Promotion
There is no better way to get your company's name before the public and the business community than through Chamber membership. Available to members at little or no cost ar the following:

Newsletter Publicity
Our monthly "Aztec Etchings" newsletter publishes updates on products, services and accomplishments of members.

Direct Mail Promotion
New members receive a coupon for one set of free preprinted chamber mailing labels.  Additional sets are available for a nominal fee.  Members can also use our bulk mailer stamp to receive substantial savings on postage costs for mass mailings.

Advertising Opportunities

  • A promotional flyer can be inserted in the newsletter once per year at no cost. Additional insertions are available for a small fee.
  • Ads can be placed n the newsletter for a nominal fee.
  • Ads can be placed on this website in the rotating ad at the bottom left of the home page for a nominal quarterly fee.
  • Promotional materials can be displayed in the Chamber Office.

Membership Directory / Web Site
Members receive a free business category in the directory and can purchase additional listings at a minimal cost. Telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites are listed alphabetically by business name to help in your quick search for contact information. The directory is also listed on the Chamber web site with a link to your web site.

Referrals
The Chamber Office refers over a thousand people each year to member businesses.

Networking & Support
The Chamber can put you in touch with hundreds of people who could become new clients or customers. Some of the dozens of events you can attend as a member to expand your contacts include:

Business After Hours
A networking event in a relaxed atmosphere sponsored by a different Chamber business each month. This is a great event to meet fellow members and network with potential clients/customers.

Monthly Luncheons
Lunch is served by a different Chamber restaurant each month and a different program is presented with topics ranging from "Tax Tips" to "San Juan Leadership Programs."

Special Events
The Chamber hosts numerous special events each year including: Fiesta Days, our Annual Banquet / Silent Action, Election Forums, ACI Roundtable Reviews, Spring Fling EXPO and more.  These events bring members ( and the community) together for business and pleasure.

Education & Development
At the Chamber you have a friend. If a particular business problem has you stumped, or if you need someone to point you in the right direction... we are here to help. Some of the programs include:

Special Events Assistance
Members enjoy free advice from the Chamber in staging grand openings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, and other events. We can provide invitation mailing lists, recommendations of caters, suggestions on the time and date, and more.

Personal / Professional Development
The Chamber is dedicated to improving your chances to achieve success in your business or professional life and we conduct numerous programs throughout the year that offer opportunities for self-improvement. We also provide you with information on programs that may be of interest and help to you.

Technology Program
We are developing a program to give members an opportunity to receive basic instruction and assistance at the Chamber Office on computers, software, digital cameras, scanners, e-mail, the internet and more.

Grant Writing
We provide assistance to organizations needing help with locating and submitting grant opportunities.

Tourism & Economic Development
We work closely with the City of Aztec, the Lodger's Tax Advisory Board, the Small Business Development Center, the NM Department of Tourism, the NM Economic Development Department, the San Juan Economic Development Service, Association of Commerce & Industry (ACI), Farmington CVB, Durango, and many more organizations and visitor centers to promote tourism and economic development in our area.

Special Benefits from the Members
Chamber members offer discounts and other benefits to their fellow chamber members!