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ilbert Chamber of Commerce's mission is to serve as the business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert.
Why do so many new residents move to Gilbert each month? They’ve told us it is because of our “small-town” friendliness, great schools, pristine neighborhoods, and a thriving business community. We invite you to find out more about our Chamber and community as you enjoy a leisurely stroll through our website. Click on information about our Chamber to learn how our dynamic organization can help your business prosper!
GOOD NEWS CHAMBER MEMBERS
National Study: Consumers 63% more likely to buy from chamber members.
WASHINGTON-A national study by the Schapiro Group, an Atlanta based market research firm, reveals a number of important findings about how consumers and business owners perceive the local chamber of commerce and the businesses that are their members. For example:
Ø When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably about it.
Ø Consumers who are told that a business is a chamber member are 51% more likely to be highly aware of it and 57% more likely to think positively of its local reputation.
Ø Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services in the future from a company that they believe is a member of the local chamber of commerce.
The study also has good news for businesses that sell to other businesses.
Ø When business decision-makers believe that a business is a chamber member, they are 37% more likely to think favorably of the business, 51% more likely to be highly aware of it, 58% more likely to think positively of its local reputation, and 59% more likely to buy goods and services from it.
Supporting the previous findings, the study also reveals a positive perception for the local chamber itself:
Ø Regarding the chamber’s impact on the local economy, 82% of respondents believe that the local chamber of commerce helps create jobs and promotes local economic development.
The results of the Schapiro study are clear: Positive perception increases among consumers and business owners when a business is identified as a member of the local chamber of commerce.
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