• Why Join the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce?

    Benefits

    Real Benefits That Actually Move the Needle for Small Businesses in St. Louis

    1. Networking That Actually Works

    Nothing replaces face-to-face relationships. With 50+ events per year — from monthly coffee mixers to our Annual Gala — you'll meet decision-makers, build referrals, and grow your circle of influence fast.

    • Weekly e-blast to ~1,000 local businesses (your news gets featured — members and non-members welcome)
    • Free ribbon-cutting / grand opening promotion + PR support
    • Exclusive advertising & event sponsorship opportunities

    2. The Chamber Benefit Plan – Anthem Blue Cross Group Health Insurance for Small Businesses

    Finally, affordable, high-quality health coverage that doesn't require 100 employees.

    Powered by the Missouri Chamber Federation and administered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, this Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) lets small employers band together to get big-group rates and stability.

    Who qualifies?
    Any Chamber member with 2–50 eligible employees

    Real advantages:

    • Competitive, medically underwritten rates
    • 10 PPO plans + 3 HSA options
    • Fixed, predictable monthly payments
    • Additional savings on dental, vision, life & disability
    • SmartShopper program that pays members cash for choosing lower-cost providers

    → Visit www.chamberbenefitplan.com to run a quote and find a Certified Broker

    Chamber Benefit Plan Certified Brokers (St. Louis Area)

    Bene-Kelly Insurance Agency

    Contact: Karen Dawson
    Phone: 314-849-2888
    Email: karen@bene-kelly.com
    Website: bene-kelly.com

    Sonus Benefits

    Contact: Tom Murphy
    Phone: 314-677-2550
    Email: tmurphy@sonusbenefits.com
    Website: sonusbenefits.com

    Not a member yet?

    Chamber membership is the key that unlocks the Benefit Plan — plus all the networking, visibility, and credibility that come with it.

    Email director@ourchamber.com or call 314-843-8545 today
    and we'll get you enrolled in both the Chamber and the health plan in the same week.

    Bottom line:
    Joining the Southwest Area Chamber isn't charity — it's one of the highest-ROI moves a small St. Louis business can make.

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    Building Business. Building Community.