Join The Chamber
Taking Care of Business
When you invest in the Chamber, you are investing in an influential business organization that has been a part of the Greater Bartow community since 1887. The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce represents over 500 businesses providing them the tools to succeed and grow in today’s competitive environment. According to a study by the Schapiro Group, 63% of people claim they are more likely to patronize a business that is a member of their local Chamber of Commerce versus a nonmember business. The study also showed that 44% of people are likely to think favorably of your business because you are a Chamber member.
Membership in the Chamber is an investment in your business and your community. It allows your organization to have visibility in the community, credibility to potential customers, and training and professional development for your staff. By networking through the Chamber, you put a face with your business and establish a relationship with potential customers.
Together we shape Bartow’s dynamic business environment and create a city that is an exceptional place to live and work.
If you are interested in joining the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, click the button below to fill out the online application.
If you have questions you contact Virginia at (863) 533-7125.
Individual Membership / Non-Business
Individual Membership / Non-Business – $100
Retired or unemployed individuals only. Individual memberships are also accepted from those covered by employer membership who desire to have his/her own individual membership as an additional investment in the Chamber.
Non-Profit / Community Action Organizations
Non-Profit / Community Action Organizations without Paid Employee(s) – $175
Government Agencies, Schools (Elementary – High School), Churches, Service Clubs
Non-Profit / Community Action Organizations with Paid Employee(s) – $200
Government Agencies, Schools (Elementary – High School), Churches, Service Clubs
There is a base minimum annual membership investment of $235.00 for any type of business.
Employees” refer to local-based employees in the Greater Bartow Area.
Services / Repair
Caterer, Repair Service, Hair Salon, Day Care / Nursery, Lawn care, Dry Cleaner, ect.
1 – 3 Employees – $235
4 – 10 Employees – $270
11 – 20 Employees – $335
21 – 35 Employees – $405
36 – 50 Employees – $500
51 – 75 Employees – $625
76 – 100 Employees – $750
101 – 150 Employees – $900
151 – 250 Employees – $1,050
250+ Employees – $1,050 + $3.00/ea additional employee
Wholesale / Distributer
Dealership, Restaurant, Store / Shop, ect.
1 – 3 Employees – $235
4 – 10 Employees – $270
11 – 20 Employees – $335
21 – 35 Employees – $405
36 – 50 Employees – $500
51 – 75 Employees – $625
76 – 100 Employees – $750
101 – 150 Employees – $900
151 – 250 Employees – $1,050
250+ Employees – $1,050 + $3.00/ea additional employee
Brokerage
Institution other than a Bank or Credit Union, Insurance Agency, Investment and Planning, Mortgage and Financial Lending, Real Estate Agency, Real Estate, Developer, Stock Broker, Transportation Broker, ect.
1 – 3 Employees – $310
4 – 10 Employees – $345
11 – 20 Employees – $400
21 – 35 Employees – $490
36 – 50 Employees – $610
51+ Employees – $610 + $3.00/ea additional employee
Professional
Accountant, Advertising Agency, Architect, Attorney, Chiropractor, Consultant, Engineer Contractor / Builder / Construction, Physician, Clinics / Multi-Speciality, Health Club / Gym, Home Health, Hospital, Occupational Health, ect.
1 – 3 Employees – $310
4 – 10 Employees – $345
11 – 20 Employees – $400
21 – 35 Employees – $490
36 – 50 Employees – $610
51+ Employees – $610 + $3.00/ea additional employee
Industrial / Manufacturing / Transportation
1 – 3 Employees – $310
4 – 10 Employees – $345
11 – 20 Employees – $400
21 – 35 Employees – $490
36 – 50 Employees – $610
51+ Employees – $610 + $3.00/ea additional employee
Communications / Media
Newspaper, Publisher, Radio, TV /Cable Company, Wireless, ect.
1 – 3 Employees – $310
4 – 10 Employees – $345
11 – 20 Employees – $400
21 – 35 Employees – $490
36 – 50 Employees – $610
51+ Employees – $610 + $3.00/ea additional employee
College / University
1 – 3 Employees – $310
4 – 10 Employees – $345
11 – 20 Employees – $400
21 – 35 Employees – $490
36 – 50 Employees – $610
51+ Employees – $610 + $3.00/ea additional employee
Housing / Accommodations
Apartments, Assisted Living Facility, Campground, Hotel / Motel, Mobile Home Community, Retirement Facility, ect.
Each Room / Unit / Space – $5.00 plus $235 minimum
Restaurant – $100.00 Additional – _ Y / _N
Lounge – $100.00 Additional – _ Y / _N
Banks / Credit Unions
$1 to $15 Million in Deposits – $700.00 + $3.00 /ea employee
$26 Million to $50 Million in Deposits – $1,020.00 + $3.00 /ea employee
$51 Million+ in Deposits – $1,345.00 + $3.00 /ea employee
Public Utility
Electric, Water, Garbage / Refuse, Phone, ect.
Negotiated Fee
The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce will promote business and economic development for the benefit of our community.