Join us at our monthly meetings and our quarterly "Business After Hours" events to establish mutually beneficial relationships with other business people and potential clients and/or customers.

Besides the support and camaraderie, belonging to the Chamber can increase your business' credibility. Many potential clients or customers view membership in a Chamber of Commerce as a sign that you're an established business and accepted by your industry.

But Can I Afford To Join The Chamber?

A Business membership to join the Chamber is only $100 a year. Now there's a bargain! With all the benefits and opportunities that the Chamber offers, the true question is How can you afford not to join? Click here for our three convenient ways to join.

Only current paying business members in the New Kent Chamber of Commerce, will be listed in the new directory, currently under development. Many times we get calls from people outside of the county looking for business referrals. This directory will be the primary source for all referrals and will also be given out to new business in the county.

All paid business members get their business name, phone number, email address and website listed on the New Kent Chamber website at no additional charge. If your company has a website we will gladly hyperlink from the Chamber's website to yours.

Current paying members in the New Kent Chamber of Commerce receive a plaque to display at their business location. The public views membership in the Chamber of Commerce as a sign of a responsible business. Make sure to look for membership plaques at other area businesses you do business with.

In addition to a plaque you will receive a Chamber decal, which can be placed on any window in the business or on a vehicle.

The New Kent Chamber of Commerce will distribute brochures of our current membership at the Visitor's and Commerce Center at no charge.

Only current paying business members in the New Kent Chamber of Commerce, will be able to take advantage of member-to-member benefits. These benefits are created by current Chamber business members and are given to other current members.

Advertise your products and services and increase your business within the Chamber. Take advantage of tremendous promotional opportunities for your business by extending special offers exclusively for Chamber members. Fellow Chamber members save by taking advantage of your special offers and in return, you gain business and recognition in the community. Everybody wins!

Visit the member directory for a listing of those members offering discounts to other members.

When we receive requests for referrals, we provide information about New Kent Chamber members only!

Representation of your business interests at the New Kent County Board of Supervisors meetings.

Cost:

You do not have to pay any additional premiums for these value-added benefits. Once you sign up for Anthem health insurance (at the determined premium level) - and indicate you are a member of the New Kent Chamber of Commerce, these value-added benefits will be included in your plan at no additional premium cost.

Benefits:

If your group offers Anthem's KeyCare/ BlueCare copayment plan, members get Preventive Care and Routine Wellness at 100%. This includes an annual check-up, an annual gynecological exam and pap test, and annual mammogram for members age 35 and over, an annual colorectal cancer screening, an annual prostate exam and prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for men 40 and over and up to $200 per calendar year for members age 7 and over for additional routine immunizations, labs and x-rays done in connection with annual check­ups. Members pay no copayment, no deductible and no coinsurance. You also receive a Supplemental Accident Coverage covering 100% of the first $750 of allowable charges, and a Hearing Discount Program.

If your group offers Anthem's BlueCare deductible plan, members get Preventive Care and Routine Wellness at 100%. This includes an annual gynecological exam and Pap test, and annual mammogram for members age 35 and over, an annual prostate exam and prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for men 40 and over. Members pay no copay, no deductible and no coinsurance. You also receive a Supplemental Accident Coverage covering 100% of the first $750 of allowable charges, and a Hearing Discount Program.

If your group offers Anthem's HealthKeepers, Inc. (HMO) - copayment plans, members get a $100 reduction to the per admission copayment for in-network hospital services, a Chiropractic benefit rider and a Hearing Discount program. If your group offers Anthem's HealthKeepers, Inc. (HMO) - coinsurance plans, members get Chiropractic benefit rider and a Hearing Discount program.

By offering an Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, you can enhance the benefits you receive with no additional premium costs.

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