• Nearly 600 businesses and professionals working together to make Oxford and Lafayette County a better place to live.
• A clearinghouse for plans and proposals affecting Oxford's future.
• Committees hard at work meeting the City's and County's needs.
• Setting and achieving goals that will ensure Oxford and Lafayette County of reaching its full potential as a community.
  
  *The Internal Revenue Service regards memberships in the Chamber as a tax-deductible business expense.

Mission Statement

To undertake those programs and projects which improve the quality of life for our area. By seeking a positive business climate conducive to growth of our private enterprise system, raising per capita income and providing strong financial, physical and human resources, we create a better life for all our citizens.

Publicity

• Listing in the Annual Oxford-Lafayette County Community Guide and Membership Directory; alphabetical listing plus three category listings per member.
• Listing on Chamber web site, www.oxfordms.com, by alphabetical listing and three category listings per member.
• Hyperlink from the Chamber web site to your web site.
• Business referrals.
• Space in the Chamber office to display business cards or promotional brochures for member businesses.
• Ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies for new or relocated Chamber businesses.
• Mass e-mail to members announcing community events.
• Events posted on community calendar, www.oxfordms.com/calendar.

Marketing Opportunities

• Marketing opportunities to gain high visibility through sponsorship of various Chamber events such as Chamber After Hours, Annual Meeting, Business Development Seminar Series, Double Decker Spring Run, etc.
• Opportunity to host or sponsor monthly Chamber After Hours membership socials. To host or sponsor click here.
• Direct mail ads where members can include a full-page ad or coupon in the Chamber's quarterly mail out for $75.
• Inclusion of a member's full-page ad or coupon in Oxford "Newcomer Packets" distributed to new residents and visitors for only $75 per year.

Prospects/Potential Client Opportunities

• Membership socials, called Chamber After Hours, are held the 2nd Thursday of each month for members who enjoy getting together to socialize and network on a regular basis. New Chamber members are also introduced and given a chance to highlight their businesses. See schedule.
• Business Development Seminar Series, giving members an opportunity to attend free continuing education seminars and workshops.
• Participation in one of several committees that work to support our business community and enhance our quality of life. Those Chamber committees are: Business Support; L-O-U Bridge Builders, Special Events/Ambassadors; Double Decker Spring Run, Shop Oxford, Leadership Programs; and Miss Hospitality. Click here for Committee Sign Up Sheet.
• List of Chamber members on mailing labels for $20 and on disk for $10. *Available to members only.
• Listings of newcomers to area.

Business Savings

• Find out about business savings through Office Depot
• Group Health insurance through ChamberPlus with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi.
• Web site design and hosting. Small one-page brochure web sites for *members only* for $10 per month with a $50 setup fee.
• Use of the Chamber meeting room free of charge ($25 if food is served).

Publications and Brochures

• Chamber e-newsletter, LOU View, distributed bi-monthly to all members and area government officials.
• Annual Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Community Guide and Membership Directory.
• Resource materials including a city/county area map, demographic information, area phone books, business/industry lists, SBA publications, etc.