The Grundy Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides a multitude of services to our communities, but our #1 priority is our members. A membership in the Chamber carries a minimum value of over $4,600!
Business Referrals:
Long time residents, as well as newcomers, contact the Chamber when they require a particular product or service. We make it a policy to refer members.
Advertising:
Inclusion in printed brochures, pamphlets and directories is restricted to members only. All materials are included in over 3,500 relocation and newcomer packets given out each year. The Chamber sponsored county profile and county map offer members the first opportunity to be included in these widely distributed publications.
Mailing Lists:
The Chamber maintains a database of the members' addresses, contact names facilitating the member-to-member business transactions. Only members have access to this information.
Member Listing:
Membership list is available for Chamber members use - a nominal fee is assessed for this list and is available as a listing, on labels or on a disk.
Brochure/Business Card Racks:
Racks in the Chamber office are reserved for information from members only and is accessed by many walk-in customers.
Bulk Mail Access:
Members only have access to the Chamber's bulk mail postal rate, greatly reducing the cost of a mass mailing to new or existing customers! For many members, the savings is greater than their annual membership fees.
Gift Certificates:
Chamber Gift Certificate sales exceeded $185,000 in 2005! Chamber members ONLY are eligible to redeem the certificates. A list of all members accepting checks as payment for goods and services is included with all certificates sold - giving added exposure to our members.
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Internet Exposure:
Members are listed on the Chamber Website by business category, providing 24 hour, 7 day a week exposure to millions. Links are included to members' own sites.
Expense Cutters:
Member-to-member discounts for goods and services from certain members make doing business with other members attractive - and affordable.
Grand Opening:
Grand openings/Ribbon Cuttings are organized for members with accompanying press coverage.
Communication:
The Chamber publishes a monthly newsletter bringing news from the membership, updates on federal and state legislation, and notices of the latest Chamber programs and projects. Flyers can be inserted to encourage member-to-member business transaction
Information:
The Faxinator keeps members informed of Chamber activities and upcoming events throughout our country.
Education:
Workshops and seminars are organized on a variety of topics to help our member's business interests.
Networking:
Monthly Business After Hours, the Annual Dinner, Membership Luncheons, or committee involvement.... all promote the exchange of ideas, experiences and fellowship among the business community. A new committee is forming to address the unique needs of the home-based business!
Members Come First:
Members receive early notification of Chamber sponsored events and receive preferential registration. Fees are greatly reduced to members.
Contact us to find out how you can SAVE by joining with over 440 other Grundy County businesses!
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