Chamber Services
CenterState CEO serves as a business resource center and platform for members’ success. We help meet businesses’ evolving need for a comprehensive array of valuable services, programs, information, and benefits. Our goal is to attract new and existing members to become more active and involved for their own benefit, that of their employees, and the region.
COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS RESOURCES
The CenterState Chamber of Commerce helps its more than 2,000 members develop their businesses and grow personally and professionally. Services include:
- Events & networking
- Engagement & visibility opportunities
- Training & education programs
- Comprehensive health insurance & employee benefits
- Family-owned business support
- Regional statistics & reports
- Employee recruitment & relocation packages
Events, Networking & Visibility
The CenterState Chamber organizes a variety of events for the business community, providing an avenue to network with potential clients, vendors or business partners. In 2009, more than 70 Chamber-sponsored events facilitated personal and professional connections for thousands
of attendees, including member orientations, business gatherings, educational and training opportunities, social events, and travel opportunities.
The CenterState Chamber also offers businesses visibility through a range of advertising and sponsorship opportunities, as well as a printed business directory and an online member listing. Members are also provided with avenues for community engagement through committee and council participation.
Training & Education
Training and education programs that foster both personal and professional growth are driven by the needs and interests of members, and enable employees to take advantage of unique learning opportunities. Topics include sales and marketing, personal development, professional development,
best practices, and emerging trends. In 2009, the Chamber held 36 seminars hosting nearly 1,000 attendees with a satisfaction rating of 88%.
Benefit Specialists of New York
www.benefitspecialistsny.com Employee benefit packages offered through BSNY give members access to competitive rates on leading group health, dental, long and short term disability, vision, life insurance, and NYS Disability Benefits Law plans. BSNY can assist with Flexible Spending Accounts, and provides a referral network of insurance service providers. It is also the administrator of Healthcore, a Healthy NY initiative designed to offer affordable health
coverage for individuals, sole proprietors, students, and small businesses throughout nine CenterState New York counties. www.hnyhealthcore.com
NY Family Business Center
www.nyfamilybusinesscenter.com The NYFBC provides family owned business support by providing education, consulting, training, and networking for the unique and specific needs of family owned businesses. These resources help the region's family-run businesses operate optimally at all stages of their development - start-up, growth, and succession.
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