2016 Chamber Membership Mc Gregor Area Chamber of

2016 Chamber Membership Mc. Gregor Area Chamber of Commerce

2016 Membership Rates Based on the number of Full-time Employees One to Five $100 Six to Ten $150 11 or more $250 Individual/Non-Profit $50 The Mc. Gregor Area Chamber of Commerce has been representing the interests of the local business community for over 40 years. This partnership focuses on working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in our beautiful community. Our members know that by working together we can play a leading role in improving the local business climate. The Chamber membership is represented by a wide spectrum of people and businesses that take pride in our gem of a city and want to see it thrive!

Membership Benefits Networking Opportunities: By working together we can play a leading role in improving the local economy. Coming together to reach a common goal: Tourism and Industry for our community. Referral Services: The Chamber makes every attempt to refer ONLY Chamber members to the thousands of requests received each year. Don’t be left out! By providing your brochures, business cards or advertising materials to the office, we’re able to supply your information with more ease. Business Contacts: We offer opportunities each year for members to network and make business contacts. The Annual Membership Dinner and Business After Hours events are a couple of examples. The Chamber aims to regularly offer seminars of timely interest. If a topic strikes you and you’d like to learn more about it, please let us know. Economic & Industrial Development: The Chamber aims to expand development in the Mc. Gregor area. We encourage you to use us to post employment opportunities within your business. Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: During our annual events and miscellaneous projects, we ask our members to donate door prize items, silent auction items or sponsorships to get their name out. Participate with an ad on our area map and chamber website. There also newspaper/radio advertising opportunities throughout the year. This allows us to bring in additional activities and events we would otherwise be unable to have. E-Blasts: E-Blasts are email notifications sent out to members and those opting in to receive information from the Chamber. The Chamber provides this service, free of charge, to alert your fellow members to all the happenings, programs, projects and activities of your busy organization. Our members can use this tool as often as they’d like. Send us an email that you’d like to be sent out to the entire membership and/or those interested in the Mc. Gregor Area. E-Blast Opt-out is available if you choose not to receive these alerts. Volunteer Opportunities: We are always in need of volunteers to assist in executing our events. Whether you’re on the planning committee or just helping out the day of the event, all volunteers are the greatest asset to our organization. Consider lending a hand. WEBSITE: See separate page for exciting news about our website! The Chamber handles over 8, 000 telephone calls a year, distributes over 22, 000 pieces of promotional material on an annual basis, meets and greets hundreds of people annually at the Chamber office. Become a member of an organization that is working for you! Your Chamber membership is an investment in the Mc. Gregor Area and an investment in your business. Join today!

Mc. Gregor Area Tourism Map We will be publishing an updated tourism map for 2016/2017. The last map was printed in 2009 and our community has changed a lot since then! All Chamber members will be listed on the map at no charge; however there is a great opportunity to invest in an advertising space that will include a numbered dot on the map with your location. We will be printing 40, 000 maps that will be distributed through the area as well as at the Explore Minnesota tourism centers, Chambers and Visitors Centers across Minnesota, businesses along 1 -35 from the Northshore of Minnesota to Kansas City, Missouri and from Eau Claire to Green Bay! Not to mention the many requests we get to send them out via the local Chamber office!

Mc. Gregor Area Tourism Map Pricing 3. 6944 inches x 1 inch 22 p 2 picas x 6 p 3. 6944 inches x 1. 5 inches 22 p 2 picas x 9 p $169. 65 11 $228. 15 3. 6944 inches x 2 inches 22 p 2 picas x 12 p $298. 35 The prices shown are for Chamber members that commit to a two year membership. Should a member choose to not sign up in 2017; they will be charged the non-member price for their ad. Non-member prices are as follows: 3. 6944 inches x 1 inch………………. $275 3. 6944 inches x 1. 5 inches…………. . $380 3. 6944 inches x 2 inches……………. $495

Event Sponsorship There are many opportunities for you and your business to get involved with our community events. This is a great opportunity for you to spotlight your business! We are currently working on a customized sponsorship package for each event. This gives everyone an opportunity to get involved in what they are passionate about. We have some new events in the works for 2016 that we are really excited about and I know you will be too! Stay tuned for more information! Confirmed Events for 2016: Annual Dinner on February 9, 2016 Mc. Gregor Area Lakes Fishing Tournament on June 4, 2016 Wild Rice Days on September 2 -5, 2016 Tentative Events for 2016: First Annual Soup Cook-off – Spring 2016 Golf Fundraiser – Fall 2016 Holiday Events– December 2016 And, of course, the big event of the year… Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener – May 12 -15, 2016

New Chamber Website In January 2016 we will be rolling out a new website! This gives us the chance to truly be your partner in business and tourism. The website will allow for more interaction with visitors and give you an opportunity to showcase your business. The website address is www. mcgregormn. com As a member, you will receive the following on the website: 1 photo or logo 2 category listing name address phone number social media links map locator 75 word description We will be adding more features to the site like membership spotlights, advertising space, special offers and much more!

Important Items to Remember Membership rates are based on the number of full-time employees The Mc. Gregor Area Tourism Map pricing is based on your membership commitment for two years. Should you not renew in 2017 you will be charged the non-member rate for your map listing Event Sponsorship will be customized to each event The new Chamber website will be a great partnership tool for your business and the Chamber

As you can see; your Chamber has been very busy making positive changes to better serve you! We look forward to taking our momentum from this and the Governor’s Fishing Opener to build a better working relationship with all of our business partners. Thank you so much for your continued support for this community and your Chamber! Mc. Gregor Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 68, Mc. Gregor, MN 55760 chamber@mcgregormn. com Office Phone: 218 -768 -3692

Board of Directors President – Denny Smith – Good Food Concessions Group Vice President – Aileen De. Menge Secretary – Annette Wilkie – Mc. Gregor Title, Inc. Treasurer – Gayle Warner – Grand Timber Bank Director – Lisa Kruse – Mc. Gregor Community Education Director – Jessie Hooper – Lakes Sanitary Service Director – Barbie Martz – Century 21 Twin Lakes Realty Director – Neil Sample – Members Cooperative Credit Union Director - this seat is currently vacant pending board appointment

2016 Membership Form Business Name: _________________________________________ Contact Person: _________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________________ Phone: _________________Email: ______________________ Website: _________________Other: ______________________ Category (Pick up to 2): Services Lodging Educational Individual Automotive Dining/Refreshments Media Healthcare Manufacturing Organizations Hall Rental Recreation Retreat Centers Catering Shopping Financial City Government Concessions Real Estate Graphic Design Printing Membership: $________