Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Chamber do?
The Salmon Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization whose mission is to generate support for and promote the well being of its member businesses in the greater Salmon Valley. The Chamber's annual income of approximately $42,700 is derived from events, memberships and grants.
- Member Business Support … since 1976
- Business Advertising… annually invests $7,000 to $8,000 promoting Salmon and your business
- Executive Director… promotes member businesses and Salmon 32 hours per week
- Visitor Center & Office… located in City Center on Main Street, open Mon - Fri
- Comprehensive Chamber Website… detailed community information for locals and visitors
- Member Listings on Website… visitors can perform customized searches for your business
- Promote your Events and Specials… email to our vast member list of local businesses
- Comprehensive Community Calendar… drives members, non-members and visitors to the website
- Monthly Luncheons… guest speakers, member recognition, businesses of the month and networking
- Business After Hours Events… highlight your business or special events
- Member Brochure Board… at City Center is available to the public round the clock
- Salmon Tourism Video… created by the Chamber, on the website and YouTube
- Mailings… 300 vacation / relocation packages mailed annually
- Facebook … promote your business to a broader audience via links and posts on the Chamber page
Salmon Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsors five main events annually:
- Main Street Cleanup… helps Salmon shine for the summer tourism season
- Salmon River Days… lodging properties report 75% to 100% full during Salmon River Days
- Salmon Marathon… average of $33,000 spent in Salmon during marathon weekend each year
- Holiday Parade of Lights… kicks off the holiday season in Salmon
- Evening of Holiday Shopping… Arfmann’s report it’s their biggest single sales day each year
How much does it cost to join the Chamber?
The Silver Membership is $140 annually, Gold Membership is $170 annually, and Platinum Membership is $240 annually. Learn more about member benefits.
When is your luncheon?
The second Wednesday of each month at noon at different locations. Learn more here.