What can the Chamber do for you?
1) Increase Exposure for Your Business
a) On-Line web directory (www.panhandlechamber.com)
b) Listing in the quarterly newsletter in the River Valley Shopper
c) Member discount in the Annual Community Expo
d) Build credibility for your business
e) Promoting personal marketing ideas with a community mind
2) Gain New Business contacts and Customers (networking)
a) Get to know the Panhandle Area Chamber members and community leaders – build business relationships, learn something new and maybe even have a little fun at Chamber functions such as Business Before and Business After Hours
3) Promoting Your Business
The Chamber makes every attempt to refer Chamber members to the many requests received each month. Don’t be left out!
a) Direct referrals from Chamber inquiries
- From phone
- From website
- Involvement around the county and state
b) Advertise on Chamber Website
- Free listing on the Chamber’s website: name, address, phone, business detail and web address
- Link from the Chamber’s website to your website
c) Display your literature and marketing materials at the Chamber office for visitors and new residents
d) Members on the Move section on-line and in the quarterly newsletter
e) Sponsorship opportunities
4) Member Benefits Through the Small Business Association of Michigan at No Cost to You!
5) Participation
a) Winterfest
b) Community Expo
c) Golf Outing
d) Annual Dinner
e) Business Before and Business After Hours
6) Community Investment
a) Just as the Chamber is important to our community, YOU are important to the Chamber. Your investment in the Chamber means an investment in our community
7) Governmental Affairs
a) Meetings are held with state legislators, senators and local governmental officials on a regular basis
8) Tourism
a) The Chamber provides brochures for this area with regard to tourism and field many telephone calls
b) Promote area activities: Winterfest, Burley Park, Music in the Park, and Harvest Fest via personal contact, the web and the newsletter
9) Ambassador Program
a) The welcoming committee for the Chamber
- Ribbon cuttings
- Grand openings
- Helping with your business visibility
