Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce represent the business and professional leadership of the community and the area.

The Board of Directors meet on the first Thursday of each month. If there are any concerns, issues or suggestions which our Members would like to be presented to the Board, they are asked to contact the Chamber Office.

Office Facility: The Office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to provide service and information to our Chamber Members and the business and residential community.

Member Pamphlets, Flyers and Business Cards are on display in the office for visitors to acquire and also placed in all New Member Folders.

Member Roster: A classified Roster listing our Members, Contact Names and Telephone Numbers is distributed to all Members.

Members are encouraged to copy and distribute the Roster within their place of business for other colleagues and employees to utilize.

Member Profile: A detailed profile of our Members and their services is distributed to all Members.

Membership Plaque: New Members receive a beautifully engraved Membership Plaque purchased from Member, Gino's Awards. Our Members are asked to display the plaque in a location visible to visitors signifying their pride in being a Member of our Chamber.

Benefits & Services Brochure: Our Brochure which lists our Benefits and Services is distributed to all Members. The Brochure is available at the Chamber Office, The City of Bedford Heights Mayor's Office, Economic Development Dept., Building Dept. and the Southeast Bedford Library.

Member Referral System: A system in place which enables the Chamber Office to refer Members to any potential customers regarding their products and services. Members are encouraged to refer their fellow Members to their business associates, employees friends and neighbors.

Member to Member Benefit Program: A program in which Members can offer percent discounts or dollar discounts on services rendered or products purchased to a fellow Member.

Through this program, new business can be generated, savings can be received and camaraderie can be established.

The MTM participant list is distributed to all Members to copy, display and distribute at their place of business for fellow colleagues and employees to utilize. The MTM list is also distributed at all meetings.

Group Health Insurance Program: A program which offers comprehensive health coverage for Members utilizing Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's NOACC Chamber Plan. Membership in the Chamber is not required for a FREE quote. When you qualify, Membership in the Chamber is required. Contact NOACC at 216-447-9900 or 866-466-6222.

Group Workmen’s Compensation Program: A program which lowers costs and provides excellent effective safety management by utilizing the administrative service company provided for all Members. Membership in the Chamber is not required for a FREE quote. When you qualify, Membership in the Chamber is required. Contact Comprehensive Risk Management at 216-901-0066.

General Meetings: Monthly meetings scheduled on the third Thursday of the month providing a wide range of speakers and topics important to our Members and the business community.Members are asked to introduce themselves at all meetings and encouraged to bring their business cards and any advertising materials to the meetings for display and distribution.

A Meeting notice is mailed, e-mailed or faxed to all members and mailed periodically to the non-member business community. Members are asked to copy, display and distribute the notice within their company.

Meeting and Event information is listed in the Chamber Newsletter and in our two local newspapers; Member, the Bedford Sun Banner and the Bedford Times Register.

General Meetings are not held in June, July or August.

Business After Hours: A networking opportunity for Members and periodically non-members to come together in a casual atmosphere for interaction and to promote the growth of business between fellow business persons.

Members are encouraged to bring their business cards and any advertising materials for display and distribution.

Meeting Sponsorship: An opportunity provided for Members to promote their business and their services by sponsoring a meeting at their facility or at a location of their choice.

Newsletter: A bi-monthly publication which provides information to inform and service our Members. The Newsletter contains a President’s Message, Chamber Roster, Meeting Calendar, Business Card Advertising, Member Corner, Seminar and Workshop announcements and more.

Advertising Mail Flyer: Our Members provide their flyer; the Chamber provides the labor, envelopes, etc. The flyer 8.5" x 11", is included in a Chamber mailing for fifty dollars each mailing.

Annual Golf Outing: Our Outing, held during the month of June, is our fun event of the year. The day is filled with fellowship, great food and of course GOLF.

Included in the cost of the Golf Ticket is the Chamber Give Aways, 18 Holes of Golf with Power Cart, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Tee Sponsorship Signs are available for purchase and are displayed on the Golf Course throughout the day.

A variety of Golf Games are scheduled for the day; Team Games and Pink Ball just to name a few.  A Reverse Raffle and 50/50 Prize Raffle are held after dinner.

Business Card Advertising:   A low cost vehicle for Members to advertise in the newsletter. The cost is $10.00 for one card for 1 Issue; $50.00 for one card for 6 Issues.

Member Corner:  Members are acknowledged in the newsletter if they have received an award, expanded their business and services or received a promotion.

Mailing Label Sets:   Chamber Member Labels and City Business Labels are available for purchase by Members. A lost cost vehicle for Members to mail out their advertising materials.

The Member Set cost is $5.00. The City Set cost is $10.00. If the labels have to be mailed, mailing costs are charged.

Legislation: The Chamber receives weekly legislative information from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. This information is provided to our Members at all meetings and forwarded when requested.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce: The Bedford Heights Chamber of Commerce has been a Member of the Ohio Chamber since 1991. Our Membership enables our Chamber to obtain and provide a multitude of information to our Members.

Committees:  Our Committee structure was created for the Chamber to encompass and work for the needs of the Chamber and the Business and Residential Community.

The Chamber welcomes Member delegates and/or designated representatives to participate on one of the Chamber Committees; Membership, Business & Community Development, Legislation, Education, Program and Events.

N.O.A.C.C. (Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce): We have been a Member of NOACC since 1996; an organization of 100 northern Ohio Chambers of Commerce. Through our Membership, our Chamber has been able to provide Group Worker's Compensation, Group Health Insurance and additional benefits provided through NOACC for our members to utilize.

Participant:

City of Bedford Heights Business Roundtable: An informative meeting, held quarterly, to benefit the business community. Sponsored by the City of Bedford Heights Economic & Community Development Department.

Bedford City Schools District Business Advisory Council: Meetings held by the school district to inform and involve the business community.

Co-Sponsor:

The State of The City: The annual State of the City address, given by the Mayor of the City of Bedford Heights, is held to inform our Members, business associates and the residents of the progress, future and the programs provided by the City of Bedford Heights.