Referral Programs

Referral Programs can be an effective Membership Sales and Membership Recruitment tool. Chambers offer a variety of Referral Programs, from formal to informal. Volunteer Ambassador Programs are also an effective way to build referrals. Communicating Value is important for all members - current, renewing, and prospective.

Example Referral Programs

Effingham County Chamber of Commerce (Ill.) Member Referral Program - Each referral provided that leads to a new, active member of the Chamber from April 1 to July 31, 2018 will allow the participating individual to receive (1) entry in the grand prize drawing for a chance to win 4 Cardinal Tickets.
Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce (Pa.) Chamber Connections Referral Group - Develop member-to-member connections by focusing on building relationships, developing leads and serving as a professional resource.
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce (Fla.) Chamber Rewards Member Recruitment Program - Once the referred business joins (within 60 days of receiving your referral form) and full payment is received, either Chamber Cash or a gift card will be rewarded.
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (Va.) Member Referral Program - Each member who refers a new a member to the Chamber receives $50 in Chamber Cash. There is no limit to the number of referrals made or the amount of Chamber Cash earned.
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Pa.) Member Referral Program - To thank members for each referral that results in membership, the Chamber offers a monthly reward that is generously sponsored by member companies. The top referrer of the year (with a minimum of five referrals) will receive one ticket to next year’s Annual Dinner.
Lenexa Chamber of Commerce (Kan.) Member Referral - A continuous campaign that helps grow the chamber and provide rewards and recognition to members who participate with generous recruiter recognition rewards. They provide a tip sheet for successful recruiting.
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (S.C.) Member Referral Program - Each member who refers a new member receives a $25 visa gift card or $25 off their membership renewal.
San Rafael Chamber of Commerce (Calif.) Membership Referral Program - I Belong - When a referred business joins the Chamber of Commerce and their payment is received, the referring Chamber member can choose a $50 gift card to participating Chamber member businesses & restaurants or they can donate their referral check to the Tim Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. In addition, the referring member will also get a free spotlight profile in our monthly E-Brief Newsletter if four (4) of your prospects join within the calendar year. For the new (referred) Chamber member, their one-time administrative fee would be reduced from $65 to $15.