Works to strengthen the business climate of the community. Provides networking, marketing, and referrals. Referrals are an integral part of building up the business in our area. All referrals that are given out by Chamber staff are Chamber members. Legislative representation is offered to the membership through VaWest. This lobby effort works to promote the area represented by chambers across the western portion of Virginia. Publishes a newsletter and business directory. Offers multiple volunteer opportunities. The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. was created to assist the Chamber of Commerce in strengthening the development and growth of the Chamber's activities. By providing educational scholarships from the business community and assisting in fund-raising for the renovation project of the Carriage House in Longwood Park, the Foundation has emerged as a community leader