With February ushering itself out on Saturday, our thoughts are quickly turning to SPRING, warm weather, sunshine and increased activity both at our businesses and homes.
The Chamber staff has already began working with North Bays Design on our 11th Visitor Guide/Membership Directory. Please watch your mail for information on ad placement, update info cards, etc. We are so excited to be working on articles, gathering photos (if you have any photos of people, places and events you would be willing to share, please send them to info@ejchamber.org) and adding new members to our organization. If you know of a business, organization, church or individual that is not a member of our Chamber, please let us know so we may contact them regarding the many benefits of being a Chamber member.
And just to remind you “our members” your member benefits include…
Member Benefits of the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce
EXPOSURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- Web Site Listing with unlimited categories
- FREE to link to your site from the Chamber site
- Visitor Guide & Business Directory – FREE listing (one category)
- Brochure, business cards, flyer display 24/7 at the Chamber Office
- Business news, events, award recognition, etc. In Chamber weekly “e-capsule” newsletters
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Area Literature distributed at State Welcome Centers
- Welcome Bags in East Jordan and Ellsworth for special events
- Member of the Month Business Spotlight
- Joint Partnership with Ellsworth and Atwood business communities
- Dual Membership with Boyne City Chamber
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- Economic Development – Involvement with Jordan Valley e-Team
- Associate Member of the Northwest Michigan Chamber Alliance
- Membership/training
- Leadership on Local, Area, Regional Committees Events & Boards, Paddle Antrim Inc. and administrative arm of Breezeway Task Force
- Government Advocacy on City, County, State and Federal Levels
- Co-Sponsor of “Leadership Charlevoix County”
- How to Really Start a Business Class locations in East Jordan and Ellsworth
- Member Small Chamber Alliance
- Partner of “Music in the Park” concert series
NETWORKING
- Business After Hours Series – FREE admission & sponsorship opportunities
- East Jordan “Off the Cuff” series
- Annual Chamber Dinner/Auction/Awards
- Chamber Special Events – (Golf Outing, Countywide Business After Hours, Celebrity Dinner, Pumpkin Festival/Leaf Peeker Craft Show, Community Night)
- Committee Participation
- Ambassador & Junior Ambassador Program
- Community Updates
- Business Workshops
- Sponsor of “State of the Community” Forums for East Jordan & Ellsworth
- Customer Service/Hospitality Training
INFORMATION
- Club, Church, Organization Bi-Annual Update Meetings
- Communications (mail, e-mail, walk-in, phone)
- Professional Development/Business Services
- Your Chamber Office is located in the Main Street Center – open year-round – full time
- Business Counseling – S.C.O.R.E. & Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA)
- Referrals – Members promoted to phone, mail and walk-in inquires
- One-On-One Business Counseling
- Business Resource Library at Jordan Valley District Library
- Downtown Business Open House
