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The Legendary Key Largo
Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop and actively
market a vibrant political, social and
economic business environment, by using
the individual and collective power of our
membership.
It’s Good Business to be a member of the
Legendary Key Largo Chamber of Commerce
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A Proud History
The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce has been a testament to the dedication and commitment of its members since the late 1930's when a group of Upper Keys business owners got together to discuss how to improve their business environment.
 Incorporated in the 1970's, the Upper Keys Chamber of Commerce became the Legendary Key Largo Chamber of Commerce in 1985, capitalizing on the enormous power of name recognition. Key Largo is a renowned destination and a name that experience has proven guarantees an enthusiastic and positive response.
Since its inception, the focus of the Legendary Key Largo Chamber of Commerce has been the promotion of the economy through support of good business, good government and good citizenship.
The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce works closely with all local organizations and Institutions to improve the quality of life for all. We interact with government on the local, state and federal levels on issues of importance to the business community.
The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce is active in all aspects of community life, and through various projects and committees our members show they share the Chamber's commitment to community and business service.
The island of Key Largo, and the Florida Keys as a whole, relies totally
on its major industry - tourism. The Chamber promotes the importance
of maintaining and enhancing this industry with the knowledge
that all businesses in the community benefit from a thriving
tourist economy.
Every dollar spent by a visitor for accommodations, attractions, dining or shopping filters down to our accountants, attorneys, bankers, contractors, electricians, hairdressers, insurance agents, painters, physicians, veterinarians and on and on.
The Chamber provides many opportunities for community and personal growth through its committees. Members are encouraged to become an integral part of the progress of the Chamber and the community through investing time in your special area of interest.
We Mean Business!
The key to the Chamber's future success lies in the membership. Let the Chamber know about your business concerns and allow the Chamber to demonstrate how it can serve you. The members define the direction of the Chamber, and your voice needs to be heard. Join us as we endeavor to bring a healthy, happy successful working environment to the communities in which we live, and a prosperous future to each and every one.
Special Reports
Networking Opportunities
Opportunities to promote your business or service through attendance at:
Monthly Chamber Luncheons with educational and issue oriented guest speakers.
Monthly “Members In Motion” after hours business social.
Marketing Opportunities
- Listing in the Annual Chamber Publication “Guide to Island Living” that is mailed to thousands of visitor inquiries and to potential new residents. Included with membership.
- Chamber Web Site—keylargo.org—Listing and link to your businesses site. Included with membership.
- Membership Directory—Listing in annual membership directory distributed to all Chamber members. Included with membership.
- Monthly Newsletter—”The Legend” informs members and non-members of chamber and community issues and events. Low cost inserts and advertising opportunities available.
- Mailing Labels—A weekly inquiry digest list of Key Largo information requests sorted by zip code available for purchace for your mailing of your individual brochure.
- Referrals—Your business referred to consumer inquiries by our telephone information specialists.
- Brochure Distribution Service—Opportunity to participate in brochure display racks located at selected Key Largo businesses.
- Visitor Center—Photo or brochure display opportunity in the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Florida Keys Visitor Center that greets hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
Resources
 Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Chamber of Commerce - Home Page
 Florida
Association of Chamber Professionals
F A C P
 Monroe
County Florida
Monroe County
Official Website- Home page
To look at County Commission agendas
Click here to watch BOCC meetings from Marathon north.
 Florida
Department of Revenue
Florida
Department of Revenue Home Page
 Electronic
Federal Tax Payment System
Welcome
to E F T P S
 Monroe
County Florida Sheriffs Department
Monroe County
Sheriff's Office
 FLAUSA
Visit Florida Tourism Agency
FLAUSA
 United
States Chamber of Commerce
U.S.
Chamber of Commerce
Member
Benefits
The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce is the only organization
that works to protect the interests of the business community.
We monitor all major Monroe County taxing agencies, attend County
Commission meetings and speak out on taxation, property rights,
environmental protection, property assessments, insurance, workforce
housing, wastewater and more.
Increase your income, cut your expenses
- 20% discount on all radio advertising through Clear Channel
- 20% discount on print advertising through The Reporter for new members
- 25% off the regular rate for a run-of-site banner on Floridakeys.com website when chamber members buy a banner on the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce website.
- 10% off full color photo and thermographed business card printing through Island Information Services.
- 10% off document services and office supplies for chamber members and their employees at The UPS Store.
- 10% off any tax return or tax counseling for chamber members and their employees, courtesy of Andersen Financial Services
- $10 off income tax returns at H&R Block for chamber members and their employees.
- 10% off workplace coaching for groups or individuals, in person or on the phone, with Key Dynamics
- 15% off all office procedures for chamber members and immediate families, offered by Dr. Norys Perez, Ultimate Dental Care
- 15% chamber member discount on all limousine rentals from KeysLimo.com
- Deep discounts on office supplies through Office Depot
- Up to two free listings on the chamber’s website, including a link to your site
- Referrals – referrals – referrals!
- Member-to-member discounts
- Networking opportunities at monthly membership luncheon and Members In Motion business after hours
- Accommodations availability information
- New resident and visitor information services
- Business inquiries/referrals
News you can use
- Chamber Tidbits, our weekly e-mail updates on issues that affect chamber members
- Free special reports
- Merchant crime alert network
- The Legend, monthly newsletter sent to 450 businesses, movers and shakers; advertising available
- Business seminars
- Annual membership directory
Exposure for the destination
- Event listings in regional publications
- Direct link on the state tourism agency’s website, which gets 10 million unique visitors
- Full-service official chamber of commerce Florida Keys Visitor Center
- Member of Visit Florida, the state’s tourism agency
- Access to inexpensive advertising opportunities in major markets
- 40,000 brochures in turnpike service plazas
- 20,000 Guide to Island Living brochures, sent to prospective visitors and resident. All chamber members are listed.
Just for fun!
- Free group (10 or more) sailing packages that include free boarding, $5 in casino cash, free appetizer buffet, a souvenir, free wine/well drinks while gaming and the option to purchase $50 Fun Books for $10 each. Michele, 305/731-6813.
- 10% off accommodations at Dove Creek Lodge
- 10% off accommodations and dive trips; 20% off dive shop merchandise for chamber members and employees from Amy Slate’s Amoray Dive Resort
- 10% off all charters, dive/snorkel/glass-bottom tour and 20% on store merchandise for chamber members with local ID and their families with Capt. Slate’s Atlantis Dive Center
- 10% off any tour with local ID. 853-5161 from Capt. Sterling’s Everglades Tour
- $25 off regular $70 “e-ticket” gift certificate for WaveRunner rental or Hobie Cat rentals, one parasail flyer or one 2-hour Everglades enviro-tour for one through Caribbean Watersports & Enviro-Tours
- 10% off regular price dives to any chamber member or employee; 10% discount on any non-sale store merchandise at Conch Republic Divers
- 10% of any coffee bar purchase by any chamber member and their staffs at Cover to Cover Books and Gourmet Coffee Bar
- $25 off structured swim with dolphins, $20 off natural swim with Dolphins Cove
- 10% discount on all purchases of $25 and higher on all in-store items at Homestead Gas (excluding propane gas)
- 15% off all regularly priced dive or snorkel trips for chamber members or employee.
10% off all regular price store merchandise at Horizon Divers
- 20% discount off best available rates for any type accommodation, subject to availability at Mariner’s Club.
At your service!
- Advertising in “Guide to Island Living” visitor and relocation guide, mailed to 20,000 people annually
- Up-to-date member mailing lists
- Brochure display opportunities at Key Largo businesses
- Mailing labels of potential visitors
- Literature display at chamber’s Visitor Center
- Banners on chamber’s website
- Premium listings on chamber website
- Creation of web page on chamber’s website to help businesses get exposure
- Coming soon: “Very Cool Deals!” listings on chamber’s website
- Special listings for Visitor Center clients on chamber’s website
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