CHAMBER ABCs
The Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
plays an important role in the community.
This role is easily described in the ABCs
of membership.
ADVOCACY: As an advocacy group,
the Chamber facilitates a Government
Affairs Committee that meets monthly
to educate members on local and
state legislative issues that affect
business and quality of life in the area.
It is a mechanism for the chamber to
advocate for the interests of business
in government. Meetings are open to
all members. The goal is to connect
encourage the business community to
take an active role in government. In
addition, the Hobe Sound Chamber
works closely with the Martin County
Community Redevelopment Agency, the
Business Development Board of Martin
County and the Children’s Services
Council of Martin County.
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS: The Chamber
provides opportunities for members to
stay connected through networking,
advertising, education, and service to the
community. Each month the Chamber
organizes several networking functions,
giving members the opportunity to
meet new contacts and learn about local
issues of interest. These events have
proven to be quite effective for making
key business contacts and for leadership
development. There are also numerous
ways for members to serve through
volunteer opportunities and committees
such as the Ambassadors, Government
Affairs, Small Business Assistance Group
and others.
The Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
is proud to provide thousands of referrals
a year, driving business to our members,
making membership investment
priceless. The user- friendly website,
www.hobesound.org showcases member
information in its Business Directory, 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. The website
contains a community calendar, local
news, and visitor/ relocation information.
The lobby visitor center is open Monday
through Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30
pm and displays several brochures,
pamphlets and coupons that help visitors
plan vacations, family activities or learn
about local businesses that can meet
their every-day needs.
COMMUNITY: The Hobe Sound
Christmas Parade and Hobe Sound
Festival of the Arts are signature special
events which contribute greatly to the
local economy. These events draw an
an increased amount of exposure to
businesses. In addition, community
events encourage commerce, showcase
the special small-town charm of Hobe
Sound and build a sense of community
pride. The Chamber hosts a blood
drive, road clean-up, golf tournament,
a progressive dinner party and new
resident tours throughout the year.
These events provide entertainment
opportunities for chamber and
community members alike.
The Hobe Sound Chamber also
publishes a quarterly printed newspaper
and a bi-weekly e-newsletter keeping the
community up-to-date on relevant events
and news. Widely distributed in the
area, The Pelican newspaper provides
affordable advertising opportunities.
Whether you are a resident or visitor,
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