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MEMBERSHIP INFO Membership Member Benefits   Chamber After Hours   Ribbon Cutting Ceremony   Member Web Page   Advertising Investment Schedule The "Real Value" of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) commissioned report “Advocates of chamber of commerce have long believed that when a company is active in its local chamber, it is doing the right thing not only for the community but for its own success as well. While there is plenty of evidence to show the impact of Chamber of Commerce on their communities, it is much harder to find data that quantify the impact of belonging to a chamber. This study, commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives with support from Small Business Network, Inc., is designed to do just that; determine the real value to companies in terms of consumer outcomes of joining and being active in their local chambers of commerce. Do consumers really support business because they are chamber members?” (this paragraph is taken directly from the first page of the report) Please click on the link below and take just a moment to read the study. You might just be surprised at what the “Real Value” of being a Chamber Member could mean to you and your business. Schapiro Study Coffey County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 110 North 4th Street Burlington, KS 66839 620.364.2002 877.364.2002 E-mail

Join the Chamber Your business’s future success is in your control whether you are a business owner or an influential force in the decision making for the business for which you work. Many factors influence your business’s ability to achieve the goals for success that have been set forth. Some of the most important factors affecting goal achievement are a business’s ability to maximize exposure, have networking opportunities, have access to advertising at a reduced cost, and join forces with other businesses that are working to positively influence these same factors. Your Chamber of Commerce is one of the most widely recognized and respected organizations in your business community. Your Chamber of Commerce is a link to customers, clients, and interested parties that contact the Chamber to find businesses like yours. We provide information to individuals and businesses who are interested in Coffey County’s products, services, recreational opportunities, organizations, housing, schools, entertainment, and more. We provide this information over the phone, via e-mail, in relocation packets, at community and Chamber-hosted events, and through the Chamber’s Web site (available 24-hours a day). If you are not a member, you are missing out on these opportunities to increase your business exposure. Today is the day to take your business to the next level in pursuit of your goals for success. Join the Chamber and be part of a diverse business community right here in Coffey County, Kansas, that enjoys the benefits of association with one of the most widely recognized and sought-out organizations in your local and global community. Call or e-mail the Chamber and we will send you a membership form in the mail or click these links for the form and the benefits guide. Membership investment and advertising fees are due with your completed form. Member Benefits Chamber Newsletter subscription Business Listing on the Chamber's Web site, on The Chamber Page (Coffey County Republican), in the Chamber's newsletter, in printed promotional materials, and in information and relocation packets Member rates for advertising and event fees Serve on a Chamber Task Force for Chamber-hosted events Be elected to the Chamber's Board of Directors Vote on Chamber issues Host a Chamber After Hours event Free Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Member Web Page on the Chamber's Web site Sponsorship opportunities for Chamber-hosted events Feature business on the Chamber Page and in the Chamber newsletter, or on the Chamber's Web site Back to top Chamber After Hours Hosting this networking opportunity is available to Chamber-member businesses (with a full membership). Member businesses may call the Chamber office to schedule a Chamber After Hours event. The Chamber will take care of advertising and sending out notices for your event. Member businesses: bring your business card and $2 for the drawings that take place at the Chamber After Hours events! Your business card is your entry for the "Dollar Draw" and the "Ad-mania" drawings. A business card will be drawn with the winner and the host of the After Hours splitting the "Dollar Draw" kitty. Then, two business cards will be drawn with the winners receiving one free month of advertising on the Chamber's Web site and the Chamber's monthly newsletter. A summary of the After Hours will be published on the Chamber Page, in the Chamber's newsletter, and on the Chamber's Web site. We look forward to seeing you at future Chamber After Hours events! Member Web Page Chamber member businesses are eligible to have a low-cost Web page accessible from multiple locations on the Chamber's Web site (Home, Member Directory, and Member Web Page links). The Member Web Page highlights the member business, identifies all contact information, outlines products and services offered; describes specials, forms of payment accepted, and business hours; provides links to the business's e-mail and any official business Web site; and lists Chamber activity involvement and sponsorships. Member Web Page fees: set-up/design $40 (first year) then an annual maintenance fee of $10 (second and subsequent years). Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Have you recently opened your business? Are you having a Grand Opening or Grand Re-Opening? Or are you a new Chamber Member? Then call the Chamber and get the word out about your business through this event. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and presentation of your "First Dollar of Profit" from the Chamber will be photographed then published with an informational article on the monthly Chamber Page, in the Chamber's official newsletter, and on the Chamber's official Web site. Fee required for Associate and Sponsored member businesses. Chamber Gift Certificates Gift certificates are available year-round in any denomination up to $50 each and are available to the public. Gift certificates are valid at ANY Coffey County merchant and keep shopping dollars in Coffey County. Gift certificates can be purchased at the Chamber office during business hours. Member businesses with accounts in good standing may be invoiced for orders. Gift certificates are great for employees, co-workers, family and friends; birthdays, anniversaries, awards, and perks. Please e-mail the Chamber office for orders of 10 or more gift certificates (to allow preparation of the certificates in the desired amounts). Advertising Chamber member businesses may advertise on the Chamber's Web site and in the newsletter. Member business rates are:   Chamber Web Site   3 months $45; 6 months $80; 12 months $120   Chamber Newsletter   3 months $15; 6 months $20; 12 months $30 Back to top Investment Schedule Membership investment is based on full-time equivalent (FTE) employees for Full memberships. Your membership investment is partially deductible as a "necessary business expense." Please consult your tax advisor for details. Membership Form Please call (620.364.2002 / 877.364.2002) or e-mail the Chamber for more information or click these links for the form and the benefits guide. Back to top

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Coffey County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center | 110 North 4th Street, Burlington, Kansas 66839 | 620.364.2002 or 877.364.2002
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