This year, the Denton Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the $100 Challenge. Shift $100 of your budget to a locally owned, independent business. If you don’t have $100, spend $50. If you don’t have $50, spend $10. Click to see a list of local Chamber Members and get a head start on your shopping.

When was the last time you heard someone say, “I have too many followers and too many likes on my business page.”? Uh, never. Whether you’re just beginning to get your business into social media marketing or you’ve been there a while, you can always use some help. The chamber is one of those little-known places that you can get it for less than the cost of employing an agency. Here’s how your business can benefit.

Is it worth it to join your local chamber? How do you know? Calculating the return on investment for chamber membership can be quite simple once you decide how you plan on measuring success. Here’s what you need to think about.

It’s obvious to mention that you’re losing money if you’re not using your chamber membership, but it’s more than just being out the membership dues. If you’re not using your membership to its fullest, you are losing potential customers, revenue, and you’re out significant cost savings. Here’s what you’re not taking advantage of: