MEMBERSHIP
The Many Benefits Of Chamber Membership
clarion membership
From increasing the credibility of your business to expanding your network, joining Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry offers a wide variety of benefits. Your paid membership gives you the opportunity to share ideas with fellow business people, developing relationships and building partnerships in your community. Chamber email blasts help widen your marketing reach by sharing flyers, new releases, and announcements for your business free of charge.
When you join the Chamber, your business will be listed in our Annual Membership Directory, which is available to all members and newcomers who request a relocation packet. You’ll receive our monthly newsletter, be invited to numerous networking events throughout the year, and have the opportunity to sponsor community events including the Autumn Leaf Festival™, Christmas Parade, Golf Outing, and more.
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Support For Entrepreneurs And Businesses
MEMBER RESOURCES
Clarion Area Chamber is diligent in seeking ways to advance our local economy, supporting company growth, encouraging new business development, and creating new jobs. The following nonprofit, industrial, and economic development agencies work to help both large and small businesses in Clarion County. They connect local companies with the many types of resources they need to grow and thrive, and support entrepreneurs with consulting and training to help handle the challenges of both starting and growing a company.
○ Clarion County Economic
Development Corporation
814-226-9045
162 S 2nd Ave, Suit B
Clarion, PA 16214
Clarioncountyedc.com
○ PennWest Clarion Small
Business Development Center
814-393-2060
9 Suites on Main South
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214
pasbdc.org/pennwest-clarion
○ Keystone Community
Education Council
814-677-4427
206 Seneca St, Suite 30
Oil City, PA 16301
Keystonecec.org
○ Northwest Pennsylvania Regional
Planning & Development
Commission
814-677-4800
395 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
nrpcvt.com
Membership Application
Please fill out the application for membership and submit it to the Chamber. Once your application is received it will be reviewed for approval at the next Board Meeting, which occurs the second Thursday of every month. Upon approval you will receive your welcome packet and be charged your membership dues.
Clarion Area Young Professionals
ABOUT CAYP
The Clarion Area Young Professionals (CAYP) is an affiliate program of the Chamber that was established to foster connections between young people in the Clarion Area. CAYP is open to all workers under 40 in any industry, from fields such as manufacturing, restaurants, retail, or office. Joining CAYP gives you the opportunity to participate in a variety of social activities, personal and professional development seminars, volunteerism, and other events to promote networking and relationship building among young people in the Clarion Area.
If you’d like to connect with other YP’s, develop personally and professionally, gain leadership experience, and get involved in your community, consider becoming a member of CAYP!
Join Our Emailing List Or Follow Our
Facebook Page For Meeting Dates!
Join us at our meetings, held the third Monday of each month. Any young professional is welcome to attend as a visitor but only committee members can vote. We also host exciting events throughout the year that are open to any young professional.
Join Our Committee!
Our board includes a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer that are elected annually, as well as committee members that can join at any time but must be approved by the board. We are always looking for new committee members to bring new ideas and energy to the group. If you’re interested in joining the committee, please contact us!
Bring Ideas!
We’re always looking for fresh ideas, new perspectives, and ways to connect young professionals. If you have input on how to improve the Clarion Area Young Professionals, we’d love to hear from you.
Meet Our Officers
Our officers bring great ideas, and great young professionals, to the table!
Our current officers are:
