Chambers of commerce play a critical role in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry across the region. Developing and executing meaningful strategies to enhance, develop, and fully absorb the maximum potential of the Tourism Industry is key to commerce across various public and business sectors. In partnership with the South Central Tennessee Tourism Association, chambers are armed with the tools and information to assist the development and growth of the industry impact on their communities. Chamber Partner Benefits include:

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Added Value for your Members and Organization

• Membership Bonus Program: SCTTA will donate $25 for each Destination & Business Membership that references the Chamber of Commerce as a referral on their application. (See membership details and benefits click here)

• Annual "State of the Region" presentation given to members (speaking engagement, upon request)

• Additional speaking engagement either as a workshop or industry educational seminar (upon request)

• Downtown Tennessee Page Development (with eligible Downtowns)

• Become A Tennessean Page Development 

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Marketing and Branding​

• Enhanced Partner Page on ExperienceTN.com

• Welcome Center Page on ExperienceTN.com

• Welcome Center Listing on ExperienceTN.com, TNWelcomeCenters.com, and WelcomeCentersNearMe.com

• Access to Members Page Portal to manage and update pages at any time

• ​Access to Community Content; photos, videos, and journalism

• Co-op Marketing Opportunities

• Discounted Printed Materials from Mid TN Printing

• Collaborative Journalism Strategy Sessions with SCTTA

• Bi-weekly Blog Post & Social Shares (provided by partner)

• Press Releases sent from SCTTA on behalf of the Chamber to media network (50+ regional and state outlets)

• Unlimited sponsored advertising on SCTTA socials at campaign cost

• Tags on all social media outlets to relevant posts

• Annual Partner Page workshop showcasing TDTD Partner Pages and Experience Tennessee Partner Pages

• Seat on Media and FAM tour itinerary stirring committee

• Seat on Experience Tennessee Ambassadors stirring committee

• Social media share support for all Chamber Related Events

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Development & Research

• Assistance in Grant Writing and Execution

• Monthly update and strategy sessions with SCTTA (scheduled in advance, in person, or via zoom)

• SCTTA Presence at Events (upon request)

• Local advocation for Tourism Industry support and initiatives

• Monthly Partnership Calls

• Monthly Industry Newsletter

• Eligible to host Spring and Fall Socials along with South Hospitality Awards banquets

• Annual State of the Region Report

• Provided Industry Support Materials for local advocation

• Leadership Meetings with local leaders to advocate support (scheduled in advance, in person, or via zoom)

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