| Q: | What is the Member-to-Member Discount Program? |
| A: | The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce member-to-member discount is a program designed to permit member businesses the opportunity to extend offers to other member businesses, such as discounted products and services. This discount should be better than any other advertised promotion typically offered. |
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| Q: | Who is eligible to offer a Member-to-Member Discount? |
| A: | Any active Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce member can participate in the program. |
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| Q: | Who is eligible to receive a Member-to Member Discount? |
| A: | Any active member business and their employees are eligible to receive the discounts offered in the program. |
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| Q: | How can I verify if a business is a member of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce? |
| A: | For an up-to-date listing of member businesses, please visit www.jacksonalabama.org. You can also contact the Chamber. |
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| Q: | How do I verify that someone works for a member business? |
| A: | Current membership information is available through the online membership directory at www.jacksonalabama.org. Businesses can also contact the Chamber at 251-246-3251 during the business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., to verify if that business is an active member.
* Please note – all employees of a member business are eligible to receive the discount. For example, Boise is a member and they have 600 employees. All 600 employees are eligible for the discount. Often, employees will have an Employee ID Card, Business Card, etc., to show that they are currently employed with that member business. |
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| Q: | How long is the discount offered to the membership? |
| A: | Discounts are offered throughout the Chamber’s fiscal year (October 1, 2009 until September 30, 2010) unless the Chamber is notified in writing of a change or discontinuation. |
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| Q: | How much does the discount program cost? |
| A: | Participating in the member-to-member discount program is absolutely free. It is a benefit of Chamber membership. |
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| Q: | What is the advantage of participating in the program? |
| A: | Members gain exposure by advertising their discounted products and services to the Chamber membership. The member-to-member discount program offers businesses an opportunity to build its customer base and provides no-cost marketing. |
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| Q: | What kind of discount should I offer? |
| A: | Members should offer a discounted percentage off of products and services. Examples of such member-to-member discounts include "10% off a specific service" or "special rates for specific services, call business for details". Discounts are ultimately at the member's discretion so you must make that decision. |
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| Q: | How are Member-to-Member Discounts publicized? |
| A: | The Chamber will promote its member-to-member discount program via its Web site, email and/or promotional flyers. Information will be updated regularly. |
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| Q: | What if I take part in the program, but change my mind? |
| A: | Members can opt to discontinue their participation in the discount program at any time. The Chamber requires a 30-day written notice to update promotional material. |
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| Q: | Which businesses take part in the Member-to-Member Discount program? |
| A: | For a complete listing of participating businesses, visit the Chamber’s online member-to-member discount directory at www.jacksonalabama.org. |
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| Q: | When do I use my Member-to-Member Discount Card? |
| A: | You can use your Member-to-Member Discount Card when shopping at member businesses that offer member-to-member discounts. For a complete listing of discounts, click here. |
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| Q: | Do I have to use my Member-to-Member Discount Card to be eligible for the discounts? |
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Yes. |
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| Q: | How many Member-to-Member Discount Cards can my business request? |
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MTM Discount Cards will be dispersed according to the number of employees your business has. Additional cards may be purchased for $0.50. |
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Complete the Member-to-Member application now or download the form (pdf).
For more information contact the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce at 251-246-3251.
* Neither the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce nor its board of directors, employees, nor membership, will be liable for products or services or for any inaccuracy in marketing materials. The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce can change any terms of this discount program at any time by posting the change on any public section of www.jacksonalabama.org dealing with the member-to-member discount program.
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