Tombstone Chamber of Commerce
Phone Number: 520-457-9317
Physical Address: 109 S 4th St, Tombstone, AZ 85638
Mailing Address: PO Box 995, Tombstone, AZ 85638-0995
Tombstone Visitor Center
Phone Number: (888) 457-3929
Physical Location: 383 E Allen St, Tombstone, AZ 85638
As a Tombstone Chamber member you have a voice. The Tombstone Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses seeking to further a collective interest of promoting the community of Tombstone Arizona.
The Chamber by its own declaration was formed to "advance the general welfare of the Tombstone area and prosperity of the Tombstone area in order that its citizens and all areas of the business community prosper.
The Tombstone Chamber of Commerce is known throughout the United States, and in some pockets world wide as the marketing arm of our community. Our goals work to promote our member’s business, encourage new business and to market Tombstone through a variety of advertising efforts and to increase visitation to Tombstone thus increasing our over-all city revenue.
Your membership supports our community and the Chamber to pursue the goal to have Tombstone remain and grow as a "destination point" for national and international visitors.
A strong Chamber membership is vital to the continued growth and success of our community.
Advertising Opportunities
The Chamber can help build name awareness for your business through print, broadcast, Social Media, display and event exposure that is ONLY available to Tombstone of Chamber Commerce Members.
Most businesses need advertising that is targeted, effective and affordable, your business is probably no different. The Tombstone Chamber has media and advertising partners that offer powerful advertising choices and packages available to Tombstone Chamber Members. These advertising packages can be tailored your budget and will help your business reach new customers.
Membership Rewards
Tombstone Chamber members receive access to numerous reward programs:
- Sierra Vista Herald
- Workman's Comp
- Cherry Creek Radio
- KOVA Channel 4
Credibility
Many members of the community consider Chamber of Commerce membership to be a sign of a reputable, solid business.
When you join the Chamber, you will receive a Chamber of Commerce decal to display in your business’ window, so other businesses know you are a member.
Most consumers (59%) think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall.
It is 29% more effective, however, for communicating to consumers that a company uses good business practices and 26% more effective for communicating that a business is reputable.
If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber, consumers are 22% more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition.
When a consumer thinks that a company’s products stack up better against the competition because the company is highly involved in its local chamber of commerce, it is because he or she infers that the company is trustworthy, involved in the community, and is an industry leader.
When consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.
The positive impacts of chamber membership have remained the same and even increased over time.
The Real Value of Joining a Chamber of Commerce – A Research Study by the Schapiro Group Sandra Lewis | Published: August 28, 2013
Referrals
The Tombstone community receives well over 500,000 visitors each year!!! In a community of 1400+ residents that is an astounding number.
Approximately 35-40% of these visitors have called or visited the Tombstone Chamber / Visitor Center. That is conservatively 175,000 people!!!!
The Tombstone Chamber is regularly asked by our visitors:
- Where can I stay?
- Where can I eat?
- Where can I shop?
- Do you have a store that carries?
- I want to move to the area can you recommend ...?
- And . . .
And the Tombstone Chamber WILL refer your business ALWAYS as part of your Chamber Membership.
The Power of the Tombstone Chamber's Website
The Chamber's website receives approximately 30-35,00 visitors monthly. Visitor's are looking at events, business listings, and the history of Tombstone.
Hot Deals: What are hot deals? These are discounts and opportunities made available to the general public through the Chamber website. Remember that the Chamber website receives 30-35,000 visitors monthly.
Posting Events: The Chamber website will list and highlight your event. This is one of the first places visitors look at when finding out "what's happening in Tombstone."
Online Business Directory: All current Chamber Member Businesses are listed alphabetically and by category on our online business directory to help both members and non-members alike do business with you!
Highlighting Businesses: Increase your visibility in the community – As a new/renewing member you will be listed on the front page of the Tombstone Chamber Website.
Facebook and Email Marking
Wednesday Weekly Email Blast: This is a great tool, prepared by Chamber board and staff and is a compilation activities and events. It is sent out to all Chamber Members, media and advertising partners, and statewide tourism groups.
Facebook Marketing: The Tombstone Chamber's Facebook receives 8-10,000 page views monthly. Chamber Members are welcomed and encouraged to post events and business news on the Chamber's Facebook Page Timeline. Once a month Chamber Members can also receive a direct courtesy post by the Chamber of Commerce. This post will reflect that it is posted by the Chamber on behalf of your business. Information on how to submit information for this posting is available at the Chamber.