Member Only Services
We have all heard the saying, "Membership has benefits." That certainly applies with the Chamber and we are proud to offer a growing list of services either available only to members or certainly at a reduced price if available to all. If there is a service you feel would be appreciated by other members, drop us a line.
Our Partnership Programs include exclusive discounts on advertising, event promotion, and networking opportunities. Chamber partners can position their business to become better integrated in the business community enhancing opportunities to drive market awareness of their products and services.
Although each Partnership is designed to address the needs of different businesses, there are some elements that remain consistent throughout. Each Partnership will come with your company logo and website link displayed on specific pages throughout our website. Below is a snapshot of the impact these “banner ads” have produced over the years.
Our success relies on yours, so we continually seek new ways to support our members' growth. Each partnership is customizable to fit your business's goals, objectives, and budget.
At the conclusion of the Partnership, we will send out a report specific to the performance of that business noting key data points affording you the opportunity to determine the value of the Partnership.
GROW YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
We all know that networking is one of the most effective ways to drive awareness of your brand, business, product or service. By attending, you can learn about your customers, promote your products and build a strong contact list. Grow your network connections by sponsoring an event which may include the following benefits:
- Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker or presenter
- Opportunity to moderate a panel or roundtable discussion
- Opportunity to provide promotional materials to market your business to attendees
INCREASE VISIBILITY & AWARENESS
Put your brand visuals in front of large audiences who may not know your business. You can increase visibility with sponsor benefits, which include:
- Business name & logo recognition on event signage and collateral both digital and print
- Business name & logo recognition on all pre-event marketing/communication materials
- Opportunity to address audience (event-dependent) to promote business
Since October of 2021, The Fauquier Chamber of Commerce set forth a strategic approach to e-blast communications. We were very aware of the difference between quality and quantity and placed focus on the content of the message, not how many times we sent it.
We believe the value of e-marketing is determined by the reader, not the sender and it will remain our goal to build credibility with membership by staying in contact and keeping up to date with issues and resources that matter to business. We are please that our strategy has shown success based on feedback from membership as well as the mountains of collected data that all support a consensus that membership overall is finding value in our communications and we are not overwhelming inboxes.
We are now happy to announce that members have the opportunity to place their company name and logo on these weekly communication pieces at a very affordable cost compared to the value received as noted the measurable increases in both impressions and click through rates.
Need a quick print job?
Come to the Chamber offices or simply email us the document and instructions and we will print it for you!
This offering is not intended to fulfill a variety of printing services but instead provide our members with a chance to quickly, easily and economically make black & white and color copies.
Pricing:
- Black & White Copies 8.5" x 11" - $0.50 per copy
- Color Copies 8.5" x 11" - $0.65 per copy
- 11" x 17" are considered 2 pages
Availability:
- Documents emailed will be printed no later than the following business day after received
- Self printing available Monday - Thursday from 9am to 4pm & Friday from 10am - 2pm
The Fauquier Chamber of Commerce office houses a representative who serves as an appointed public officer serving the State of Virginia.
As a certified Notary Public, this representative is commissioned to perform notarial services and has the responsibility of signing documents that require a Notary signature.
This service is available during regular Chamber office hours. We encourage you to call ahead of your visit to confirm that the Notary Public is in the office and available.
- There is no charge for a Notary signature for Chamber members.
- The fee for a Notary signature for prospective members is $6.00 for each transaction.
A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an important international trade document which attests that goods in a particular export shipment have been wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the USA. This trade document also provides a declaration by the exporter. Virtually every country in the world uses CO's to determine assessed taxes and if the goods can be legally imported.
The 1923 Geneva Convention made Chambers of Commerce worldwide the official organizations to issue, sign and stamp Certificates of Origin's. We are proud to provide this service to our business community. The Fauquier Chamber has specific requirements to authenticate CO's. Follow these guidelines to avoid any delays. Appointments are required.
An Affidavit and Indemnification Agreement must be signed and accompany the Certificate of Origin. The invoice and/or bill of lading must be included.
Bring all supporting documents such as:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or airway bill
Certificates of Origin and Affidavit and Indemnification MUST be signed, sealed, and notarized in-person. Any pre-signed or notarized documents will be rejected.
Our Certificate of Origin service is offered for free to Chamber members and at a rate of $100 per visit to non-members. Please contact us in order to set an appointment for this service. In your request, please specify if you would also need to have any signatures notarized.
More Information:
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection for forms, details and more information.
- Certificate of Origin Guide
- Sample Certificate of Origin
Best Practices:
Keep a copy of all trade and supporting documents for your records in case of any future disputes, audits, or inquiries from customs authorities or other parties involved in the transaction.
Reasons for Rejections:
Insufficient or inaccurate details on the Certificate of Origin including, errors in the description of goods, country of origin, or exporter and consignee information will result in a rejection. Double-check your information for accuracy and completeness before arriving at the Chamber. Ensure all required fields are filled out, and the information provided matches the supporting documents to avoid any delay to the process.
Missing or inaccurate supporting documents will cause the document to be rejected. Supporting documents MUST match the information provided on the Certificate of Origin. Otherwise, discrepancies on the invoice, packing list, or bill of lading will result in rejection. Review all supporting documents thoroughly to ensure consistency with the information provided on the Certificate. Make any necessary corrections before arriving to the Chamber.
A Signed Certificate of Origin prior to being sealed, including having it notarized will unfortunately be rejected. Signatures on the Certificate of Origin must be in blue ink and signed and sealed in the presence of a Notary.
Any rejections of a document will unfortunately need to be rescheduled.