Oxford, Mississippi
Chamber of Commerce

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Who Are We?

Nearly 700 businesses and professionals working together to make Oxford and Lafayette County a better place to live.

A clearinghouse for plans and proposals affecting Oxford's future.

Committees hard at work meeting the City's and County's needs.

Setting and achieving goals that will ensure Oxford and Lafayette County of reaching its full potential as a community.

Why Should You Join?

Publicity

  • Listing in the Annual Oxford-Lafayette County Community Guide and Membership Directory; alphabetical listing plus two category listings per member.
  • Listing on Chamber web site, www.oxfordms.com, by alphabetical listing and three category listings per member.
  • Hyperlink from the Chamber web site to your web site.
  • Business referrals.
  • Space in the Chamber office to display business cards or promotional brochures for member businesses.
  • Ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies for new or relocated Chamber businesses.
  • Mass e-mail to members announcing community events.
  • Events posted on community calendar, www.oxfordms.com/calendar.

Marketing Opportunities

  • Marketing opportunities to gain high visibility through sponsorship of various Chamber events such as Chamber After Hours, Annual Meeting, Business Development Seminar Series, Double Decker Spring Run, etc.
  • Opportunity to host or sponsor monthly Chamber After Hours membership socials. To host or sponsor click here.
  • Direct mail ads where members can include a full-page ad or coupon in the Chamber's quarterly mail out for $75.
  • Inclusion of a member's full-page ad or coupon in Oxford "Newcomer Packets" distributed to new residents and visitors for only $75 per year.

Prospects/Potential Client Opportunities

  • Membership socials, called Chamber After Hours, are held the 2nd Thursday of each month for members who enjoy getting together to socialize and network on a regular basis. New Chamber members are also introduced and given a chance to highlight their businesses. See schedule.
  • Business Development Seminar Series, giving members an opportunity to attend free continuing education seminars and workshops.
  • Opportunity to be a part of Young Professionals of Oxford (YPO), Oxford and Lafayette County’s most influential networking organization for young, up and coming professionals.
  • Participation in one of several committees that work to support our business community and enhance our quality of life. Those Chamber committees are: Business Support; L-O-U Bridge Builders, Special Events/Ambassadors; Double Decker Spring Run, Shop Oxford, Leadership Programs; and Miss Hospitality. Click here for Committee Sign Up Sheet.
  • List of Chamber members on mailing labels for $20 and on disk for $10. *Available to members only.
  • Listings of newcomers to area.

Business Savings

Publications and Brochures

  • Chamber e-newsletter, LOU View, distributed bi-monthly to all members and area government officials.
  • Annual Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Community Guide and Membership Directory.
  • Resource materials including a city/county area map, demographic information, area phone books, business/industry lists, SBA publications, etc.