Why Join The Chamber?

Return on Investment

Whether you’re running a small business or a large corporation, you measure every penny you spend against this standard. The Hilton Head Island–Bluffton Chamber of Commerce understands.

That’s why we’re proud to bring you innovative member benefits and programs that provide measurable returns.

This results-oriented approach has earned us our 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest designation that places us in the top 1.7% of chambers nationwide, and the National Chamber of the Year award three times from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. We are also one of fewer than 200 Destination Marketing Organizations that are accredited by Destinations International. 

We invite you to learn more, and see what we can do for you. Discover an investment that pays dividends in success.

Membership Has its Privileges

Connect

Connections help foster relationships, and relationships build business. We host over 80 events each year designed to help build your business, garner new clients and find out what’s happening in your community. Join 1,300 of your chamber member partners and watch your business grow.

Grow

Business exposure is one of the top reasons members say they find value in their chamber investment. Between our websites, social media, referrals, event sponsorship and more, there’s no shortage of opportunities for maximum exposure for your business as part of the chamber.

Learn

Want to learn how to market your business or maximize social media? What’s happening in Washington that impacts your business? How can you drive cashflow or hire the best associates? The chamber offers a number of seminars and programs designed to help you be successful.

Membership Testimonials

“The chamber is involved in so many great things going on in this community. As a long-time Chamber Champion sponsor, we continue to enjoy these special benefits and opportunities to grow our brand and business.”
- Steve Stauffer, Vice President, McGriff Insurance Services

"I really meant it when I said that our association dues to the Chamber is the best money I spent so far. The fact that your organization is nationally recognized is no surprise to me! You are all sincere and wonderful people."
- Joseph Demerly, Simplicity 

"Our Chamber offers the Heritage Classic Foundation varied options to help promote South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR golf tournament. The Chamber helps us tell this important story to the great people of our community.”  
- Steve Wilmot, President, Heritage Classic Foundation

“As a chamber member, it is important to participate as much as possible to network for your business and to support our local community.”
- Laurie Brown, Aunt Laurie’s

"Within the first six months of being a chamber member, I have already conducted business in excess of $26,000 through chamber connections and referrals by members.”
- David Cook, Lowcountry Finishes Painting & Carpentry

“I want to personally thank the Chamber of Commerce for communicating to the nation that we on Hilton Head Island we’re open for business- and doing it safely. Your efforts made what could have potentially been a huge loss, into a win”
- Jennifer Megliore, ArtWare

“Through the chamber’s website and bringing in national media, we are able to showcase our restaurants to locals and visitors alike.”
- SERG Restaurant Group

“Most of our customers are referrals from the chamber which gives me confidence that my business offers something unique and beautiful”
- Flowers by Sue

“The chamber’s thinkhiltonheadisland.org website provides the research tools we need to help our clients make the best decision for their business. It’s our chamber partnership, along with 35 years of experience in commercial real estate and management that have made us successful.”
- Charter 1 Commercial & Management