7 Reasons Millennials and GenZ Should Love the Chamber
If you’re a Millennial or GenZ-er and see yourself as a future leader or entrepreneur, the chamber is not just for Boomers. You can get a lot of value from it, too.
7 Reasons Millennials and GenZ Should Love the Chamber
Mentorships
The chamber is filled with seasoned professionals who can help you and guide you, once you get to know them. Many chambers have formal mentorship programs, and those that don’t have countless opportunities to network and form an informal mentorship relationship with someone in your industry or desired industry.
Savings
If you feel like you can’t afford to do nearly as much as you want to, you’ll appreciate the discounts the chamber offers you on businesses in the community. The Grandview Chamber offers a Chamber Health Benefit Plan, a discount on Constant Contact, Member-Only rates for programs and events, and more.
Backing for Entrepreneurs
If you would like to run your own business someday, it helps to have someone to bounce ideas off of, go to for funding (or help you find sources for it), and receive suggestions from someone who has walked that same path. The chamber can help you meet those influential people.
Experience
Are you tired of going for interviews and being told you’re lacking leadership experience for the management role you want? If so, the chamber can help. The chamber has plenty of volunteer opportunities, including ambassadorships, committee memberships, task forces, and board roles. Getting involved with the chamber can help you build that resume quickly and introduce you to the people making hiring decisions. The Grandview Chamber hosts a quarterly Leadership Lunch training session for those in leadership roles or those who want to grow into leadership roles. This is a free program for Chamber members.
Advocacy
You may not give much thought to the advocacy the chamber does on behalf of businesses in your community, but you would if you owned a business that was dealing with a barrier making it harder to do business in your community. The Chamber works as a buffer and voice for the business community to your local and state representatives.
Sure, you could send your own letter to your state rep or congressperson, but contrary to what your political science professor may tell you, one voice is not as powerful as a group like the Chamber of Commerce, which reflects the concerns and interests of the business community.
Education
Do you have the skills to do what you want to do? Do you spend a lot of time on YouTube trying to find good videos to watch to learn new things? The chamber can help. Stop wasting time trying to find credible, up-to-date sources for information on professional development. The chamber offers classes and webinars to help you sharpen your skills.
Career
Have you considered a new career or industry? The chamber can often put you in touch with people who can help make that possible.
Also, any recruiter will tell you there’s a hidden job market. That phrase refers to all the available jobs that are never published because they are filled before they get to that point. Positions are often filled by someone who knows someone. The chamber can help you discover these amazing opportunities by allowing you to become someone that someone knows through networking and introductions.
We know you’re ready to take on the world, and you want to cast aside anything the generations before you set forth, but the Chamber has evolved with you. A Grandview Chamber membership has some incredible opportunities for an affordable annual cost.
Not only is it a great investment in your professional development, but if you work for someone right now, they may already be a member. You could be receiving these benefits at no cost to you. Contact us today or speak to your employer about membership and how you can start using the benefits immediately.