Members

How to Join

Three ways to join:

  1. Get our application form and mail or fax it to us with your payment.
  2. Register online(select either Business Membership or Non-Profit Membership Dues).
  3. Call us at our offices from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 513-241-2690.

Benefits of Membership

  • Access to the Over-the-Rhine Chamber’s citywide network that includes stakeholders, City officials, police officers, business owners, residents, and individuals with the common goal of revitalizing Over-the-Rhine and building better business.
  • We promote your business or organization:
    • Business members are listed on our web page with a link.
      o We promote your special activities; weekly upcoming events e-mails sent to our database.
    • Listing in the OTR Chamber Membership Directory.
    • Information about your business is always welcome in the lobby area of our office.
    • Eligibility for the Over-the-Rhine Chamber Annual Meeting and Star Awards.
    • Sponsorships are available to showcase your business at membership meetings and in our Over-the Rhine Chamber Newsletter.
  • Special discounts to monthly meetings and networking opportunities:
    • Leads Lunch Exchange: Held every 2nd Thursday of the month. This casual business card exchange is a great networking opportunity!
    • Safety Sector Meetings: The Chamber’s five ‘safety sectors’ hold monthly meetings to discuss issues and promote community relations. Representatives from District One Police, City officials, residents, stakeholders, and small business owners are present.
    • Monthly Membership Meetings: The Chamber holds various additional events every month to build better business and address community issues.
  • Subscription to OTR Chamber’s Newsletter.
  • Membership Directory/Roster included with your OTR Chamber Membership.
  • Worker’s Compensation Program.
  • Your business is eligible to receive health insurance benefits for your employees through our partnership with the USA Regional Cincinnati Chamber. (Some restrictions may apply)
  • A free copy of the Chamber’s guide for Small Business Support Services.
  • If your business is located in Over-the-Rhine, you receive a membership with the USA Regional Cincinnati Chamber for an additional $99.00 (a substantial discount).
  • You are supporting and participating in the Chamber’s programs for a Safer and Cleaner Over-the-Rhine community:
    • HotSpots Reporting Program: Postcards and a hotline to anonymously report ongoing hot spots for crime and drug activity.
    • No Trespass Sign Program: The Chamber works with police and property owners, and community stakeholders to enforce trespass ordinances.
    • Drug Elimination Detail: As a member of the Chamber you are supporting the undercover drug detail task force working to prevent crime and drug activity in Over-the-Rhine.
  • Discounts for events held by other area Chambers through the Over-the-Rhine Chamber’s partnership with the Tri-State Chamber Collaborative.
  • Business members, employees and families are eligible for New Horizons Credit Union, Inc. accounts.
  • Business members, employees and families are eligible to receive $150 off YMCA family joining fees.
  • Exclusive Low Merchant Processing Rate through Infintech.
  • Great opportunities for networking and business community involvement by participating in OTR Chamber Committees.