​Are you a new chamber member?
​Be sure to ask about your "new member" only benefits! They include: 

New Member Recognition: 
New members are listed in the "Weekly Chamber Announcements" which are emailed to all of our current chamber members. 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: 
Arranged for new and expanding businesses or to announce a new location, these ceremonies are best if scheduled within three months of project completion or business relocation.​
Website Advertising: 
​New members can have a website tile ad on the Chamber's website for up to 60 days! 

​Please note: These special New Member benefits are available to members who upon joining the Chamber make a full one-year membership investment.

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​Exclusive MEMBERS ONLY​ Benefits & Resources:

Simply put, you have a business to run and our programs and services are provided to help you run it! An investment in Chamber membership affords you access to a number of programs, services and resources that save you money and increase your company's visibility. When time is precious, the Chamber offers direct benefits to help you grow and prosper. 

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Business Connect
​Delivering more opportunities for our members to drive new business and sales is the purpose of the Business Connect online tool.

Persons Requesting Information
Anyone will be able to post requests for products and/or services they wish to purchase. Chamber staff will match requests with our members as opportunities to follow up and procure new business and submit the information to them. Please be advised that your use of this submission form does not create any contract or establish any relationship with any particular service provider. You are not obligated to enter into any contract or relationship with any Chamber member who responds to the proposal submitted through this form.

Please do not convey any information which may be regarded as confidential. The Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce cannot guarantee any responses to requests made through this form nor do we guarantee any work performed by any Chamber member.

Examples of requests:
“My company is looking for a caterer for an event with approximately 100 attendees.”
“I need a new concrete patio poured next summer. Please contact me with information.”

Please complete the Business Connect form to submit your request.

Note: Chamber members do not need to do anything in order to receive these requests, other than be a member in good standing and be in the requested business category. Chamber staff will notify you via email when we receive a request.

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​Certificate of Origins

Why Do I Need a Certificate of Origin? Virtually every country in the world considers the origin of imported goods when determining what duty will be assessed on the goods or, in some cases, whether the goods may be legally imported at all.
The U.S. has trade agreements with many foreign countries, and under the terms of many of these agreements, American products receive lower tariff rates or are not subject to a tariff. The foreign customs office verifies whether a product qualifies for preferential duty rates based on the information on the Certificate of Origin that accompanies the documentation associated with the shipment.
In addition, COOs may be needed to comply with letters of credit, foreign customs requirements or a buyer's request.

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Additional programs your Chamber membership offers:

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 Coggno & Coggno Create
Your Chamber membership provides you FREE online training courses from Coggno, which your employees can access 24/7 directly through our website. Check out their course offerings through their  Online University. You can now offer your employees the training they need to be successful; courses from Business Finance, Marketing, OSHA, FoodServ, Microsoft Office & more. In addition, Coggno now offers "Coggno Create." A platform where consultants and teachers can offer their own courses! 

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Constant Contact​
Constant Contact, the leading email marketing service for small businesses, brings you a new and exciting way to stay in touch with your customers. Constant Contact makes marketing affordable, and effective. Members receive up to a 25% discount! Start your free trial today at by click here or by emailing info@lakecitychamber.com.

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​Coupons & Discounts
Designed to enhance your membership value, our exclusive Member-to-Member Discount Program encourages members to buy from other members to save money, increase visibility and promote new business for their companies.  All employees of member companies are eligible to participate and enjoy the savings. 

This is a great opportunity to reach out to 500+ Chamber members and their 25,000+ employees. And a great way for you and your business to save money! Interested in offering your own discount? All Chamber members can include a discount in our Member-to-Member Program for free! You can submit the form online through your Members Only profile: Add A Coupon, or simply send an email to info@lakecitychamber.com.

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ecomdash by Constant Contact
​Are you looking for a way to sell those products and services through one platform?
Ecomdash is that platform you are looking for.
Here is what is available to you:
* Manageability of multiple marketplaces
* Consolidate orders to one platform
* Effective order tracking
                                                 * Print, pack, and ship from one system
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You can simply go to www.ecomdash.com and click the top right button that says "Try it Free" for a free 15 day trial. You can sign up at any time during the trial period to take advantage of the special Ecomdash is offering chamber members, 25% off for a full pre-paid year and 20% off for a pre-paid six months. Don't forget to mention you are a part of the Lake City-Columbia  County Chamber of Commerce.

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​We’re excited to announce our partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce! Through the Federation Partnership Program, you may opt-in to receive benefits of U.S. Chamber Small Business Membership at no additional cost to you, including:

• Product and service discounts to affinity partners such as FedEx
• Thousands of pages of toolkits with how-to information on topics 
• Subscriptions to U.S. Chamber online properties CO--, Above the Fold, and Main Street Monday
  • A voice in Washington representing your business interests                               

To opt-in to receive your U.S. Chamber benefits, please contact Missy Hartley at missy@lakecitychamber.com or 386-752-3690 for your membership number.

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​Chamber members can achieve substantial shipping discounts with FedEx®, as well as significant savings on freight shipments—through participation in the US Chamber of Commerce Federation Partnership Program. Savings starting from 5-27% on small package ground, next day air, or up to 70% savings on large pallet shipments. 

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​We have partnered with Google to assist our members with understanding and using Grow with Google tools and curriculum. This includes training, program materials and a dedicated support team that will be there to help every step of the way.Delivering the Google training programs provides our small business members with opportunities to learn the digital skills they need to grow their businesses.

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Job Bank
As a member of the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce you may post unlimited positions for FREE on this Job Board! If you aren’t a member and would like to learn more on how to grow and expand your business, please reach out via email to missy@lakecitychamber.com.  
Let us know what you think of the new site and how we can help you fill your jobs. If you have any questions, please contact us at joey@lakecitychamber.com.  

​Looking for Columbia County Jobs? You've come to the right place. The Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce provides this job board as an added value where all Chamber members can post their job openings at no cost. This job board promotes jobs located in the Columbia County area, as the Chamber is committed to retaining the talented workers in our region. This listing does not imply the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement of a specific company or position posted here.

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Chamber members and their employees can now save from 5-55% off market price on nearly every Office Depot/OfficeMax item in stock. Just show your purchasing card to the cashier at checkout and see the savings. 


​Here are just few ways your business and employees can save through this national purchasing program:

• 10% off web price on nearly EVERYTHING Office Depot/Office Max stocks in stores, Business Solutions Catalog and online
• Save 5-55% on a 350 item office supply list that Chamber Members purchase most often, including exclusive discounts on national brand ink & toner. 
• Largest savings available on Office Depot/OfficeMax private brand items
• Coffee, break room and Jan/San products
• 9% average savings on technology solutions
• Monthly promotional discounts on great products for work & home
• Your discounts apply on online and in-store purchases
• FREE next day delivery on in-stock items (on orders over $50)

Employee Benefits
As an employee of a Chamber member company you too are able to take advantage of the same discounts your employer receives, including school supplies! You can also receive discounts through Office Depot for your personal office supply needs. Simply present this card at any retail store or enter the code listed on the card on-line, and you will immediately receive the same deep discounts that formerly only businesses received.
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This card can be used by all employees and any family or friends you’d like to share it with – so start sharing the savings!
How do you get started? Contact Missy Hartley, 386-752-3690.

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General Business Resources:

Workers Compensation Premium Credits & Discounts 
In Florida, there are three premium credit programs available to reduce your workers' compensation insurance costs. The business is simply required to put in place one or all of these programs listed below; have your programs certified by your workers compensation insurance provider and you will receive an applied credit from the State of FL to your policy's premium.
Safety Program Premium Credit
There is a 2% premium credit available for employers who have certified that they have established a workplace safety program that meets or exceeds the provisions provided for in Section 440.1025 of the Florida Statute.
Drug Free Workplace Premium Credit
There is a 5& premium credit available for employers who have certified that they have established a drug-free workplace in accordance with rules established by the State of Florida, Division of Workers' Compensation.
The premium credit is applied to the insurance policy pro rated as of the date of the certification receipt from your insurance carrier/provider. Self-certification is also possible by using Florida Form 09-01 and physical verification by your insurance provider/carrier.
FCCPAP
The Florida Contracting Premium Adjustment Program, exists to provide credit to businesses with contracting classifications. The business must also have payroll wages of greater than $10.00 per hour. The business may then qualify for credits ranging from 5% to 25% of total premium.

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Your Chamber of Commerce is also a proud member of the following organizations so
​that we can access the best in class resources for our members. ​