Why be a Member of the Chamber?Better Connections. With your chamber membership, you will receive multiple opportunities to build connections with other business as well as with the community.

NATIONAL STUDY:Consumers 63% More Likely to Buy From Chamber Members

A national study by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta- based market research firm, reveals a number of important findings about how consumers and business owners perceive the local chamber of commerce and the businesses that are their members. For example:

• When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably about it.• Consumers who are told that a business is a chamber member are 51% more likely to be highly aware of it and 57% more likely to think positively of its local reputation.• Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services in the future from a company that they believe is a member of the local chamber of commerce.

The results of the Schapiro study are clear: Positive perception increases among consumers and business owners when a business is identified as a member of the local chamber of commerce.The history of the Chamber clearly shows why your membership is critical and how our efforts have produced bottom line results.Your membership supports the Chamber’s continued, successful efforts to represent the interests of business at the City, County and State level. Your investment supports local education, business development and our ability to improve the economy.We are pleased to present these levels of membership which allow you to choose the benefits and services that fit the needs of your organization and improve your visibility in the community.

THE LEVELSEntrepreneur $270

Business $400

Director $600

Cost-per-member benchmark $650

Executive $1,200

Corporate $1,800

Visionary $5,000

CHAMBER COMMITTEES that Serve You & Allow Opportunities For You to Serve.

AMBASSADORS • BUSINESS & EDUCATION • PUBLIC POLICY • TOURISM • SPECIAL EVENTS

A complete list of Events, Programs & Marketing Sponsorships are available to all members.

BUSINESS INNOVATIONEDUCATION

ENTREPRENEUR MEMBERSHIP$270 Tier 1 Annual Investment

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP$400 Tier 2 Annual Investment

Marketing, Visibility, Benefits & Services • Preferred Business Directory Listing• Weekly Chamber E-mails• Business Referrals• Business Description on Chamber Web-site Basic Marketing Package• Membership Window Decal• Tabletop Display @ Connect 4 Lunch

(1 per year based upon availability)• Community Partnerships• Representation on Chamber Committees

• Local & State Advocacy• Access to Marketing Upgrades and Sponsorships• Invitation to Connect 4 Lunch Membership Meetings• Member Benefits Orientation• Subscription to River City Review Newsletter• Ticket Outlet (Events/Attractions)• Certification of Origin Services• Biz Bucks Partnership/Decal (Shop Local)• Access to Virtual Office Space

Total Membership Value - $550

Marketing, Visibility, Benefits & Services

• Website Link with Enhanced Business Listing• Your Marketing Materials in the Visitor Center• Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Ceremony• Business Card Advertisement in Newsletter (1 per year)• Complimentary Ticket to Connect 4 Lunch (1 per year)

Total Membership Value—$785 PLUS all the benefits from the Entrepreneur Level .

Be known. Be connected. Be informed

The Business Membership is a smart decision for businesses that want more visibility

Be known. Be connected. Be informed

The Business Membership is a smart decision for businesses that want more visibility

DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP$600 Tier 3 Annual Investment

EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP$1,200 Tier 4 Annual Investment

Marketing, Visibility, Benefits & Services

• Chamber Logo in Digital Format for your Marketing• New Business & Relocation Leads—Monthly• Newsletter Inserts / Email Ad / Mailing Labels (1 per year)• Conference Room Rental (1 per year based upon availability)• $150 “Your Choice” (Marketing, Education, or Event Sponsorship)

Total Membership Value—$1,100 PLUS all the benefits from Tier 1-2 levels.

Marketing, Visibility, Benefits & Services

• Relocation Packet Insert• Associate Membership Listing (1)• Deluxe Business Listing w/Website Link• Exclusive Connect 4 Lunch Host (1 per year based upon availability)• Conference Room Rental (2 per year based upon availability)• $350 “Your Choice” (Marketing, Education or Event Sponsorship)

Total Membership Value—$1,535 PLUS all the benefits from Tier 1-3 levels.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP$1,800 Tier 5 Annual Investment

VISIONARY MEMBERSHIP$5,000 Tier 6 Annual Investment

Marketing, Visibility, Benefits & Services

• Associate Membership Listing (2)• Connect 4 Lunch Annual Pass (1 )• Newsletter Inserts / Email Ad / Mailing Labels (2 per year)• $500 “Your choice” (Education, or Advocacy, or Event Sponsorship)

Total Membership Value—$2,259

PLUS all the benefits from Tier 1-4 levels.

Marketing, Visibility, Benefits & Services

• Associate Membership Listing (3)• Discounted Advertising Opportunities• Connect 4 Lunch Annual Passes (2)• Conference Room Rental (3 per year based upon availability)• Newsletter Inserts / Email Ad / Mailing Labels (5 per year)• $1,500 “Your Choice” (Education, Advocacy, or Event Sponsorship)• Complete Business Listing w/ Web Link

Total Membership Value—$7,264 PLUS all the benefits from Tier 1-5 levels.