ADVANTAGES
OF CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
As the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce
MISSION STATEMENT says, the Chamber exists to develop, encourage,
promote and protect the professional, and general interests of the
community. As a member of the Chamber, your business will reap the
benefits of this effort.
Increase Your Customer Base
Membership in the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce provides you with
a variety of ways to make new customer contacts and attract more
business.
Glencoe residents support community... Chamber members are viewed
as participating in the ownership or our town.
Sharing collective strength helps lift all businesses and the community
as a whole.
Programming through the Chamber is mutually beneficial to bringing
and keeping businesses within the community.
Media opportunities promote awareness of all Chamber member businesses,
uptown Glencoe and the Hubbard Woods of Glencoe.
Resources available through the Chamber help businesses to reach
new residents, provide discounted advertising and give the power
of organized promotion.
Stay Informed
The Chamber offers a wealth of information and professional resources
to keep your business growing. The Chamber promotes communication
between businesses and serves as an avenue for communicating to
the general public through newsletters and the website. It opens
doors to networking opportunities and sharing business ideas across
industries.
Be Heard
The Glencoe Chamber of Commerce serves as the "unified business
voice of Glencoe," aggressively representing your business
interests at all levels of government. The Chamber acts as your
liaison and advocate when interacting with the local schools and
government.
Reach Glencoe Residents
The Glencoe Chamber of Commerce is a key in your efforts to promote
your business in Glencoe.
MEMBER ONLY BENEFITS
Publications
The Chamber publishes an annual Glencoe Community Guide and
a Business District Map (every several years). All Chamber members
are listed FREE in the member directory of these publications. In
the Guide, members receive two separate listings -- one alphabetical
and one catagorical. On the map, only Chamber Members receive a
pinpoint listing showing their specific location along with their
phone number. In the Guide, Chamber members receive a discounted
advertising rate. All Chamber members receive a quarterly chamber
newsletter. This includes member news items, event information,
as well as new resident listings -- A BENEFIT ONLY AVAILABLE TO
CHAMBER MEMBERS.
Website
The Chamber's website includes descriptions of all member
businesses and Chamber members can receive free links to their business
websites or email through the Chamber site. In addition, the Chamber
has negotiated discounted design rates for all Chamber members who
wish to build or update thier own business sites.
Member to Member Discount Program
Encourage other Chamber members to use your business by offering
a discount or special promotions on your goods or services. There is no fee for this
service.
Other Chamber Services and Benefits
+ Quarterly Newsletter
+ Business Referrals for Chamber Members
+ Chamber Column in the Pioneer Press
+ Chamber Ads in the Pioneer Press
+ Community Outreach
+ Educational Opportunities
+ Website with Member Links
+ Membership Directory Access
+ Monthly New Residents List
+ Publish & Distribute the Glencoe Community Guide
+ Publish & Distribute the Glencoe Map
+ Relocation Packets for Prospective Residents & Businesses
+ Voice of Business on Issues Affecting the Local Business Community
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