coldwater chamber membership opportunities
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After Business Hours
A great networking event - open to
everyone. Sponsoring businesses
showcase their company’s products
and services in a relaxed
atmosphere.
Awards Dinner & Annual Meeting
The Awards Dinner honors those of
the community who give their time
and talent to help make a better
Branch County. The event also
serves as the Chamber’s Annual
Meeting.
Business for Breakfast
Get your day started off right with
this fun and informative event.
Listen to presenters and gain
valuable information for your
business.
Career Day
This event encourages young
people to explore different career
paths and shows them that careers
can be very prosperous right here
in our area.
Holiday & Party Auction
A formal cocktail party where
donated holiday decorations are
auctioned off and businesses can
celebrate the season!.
Golf Scramble
The Chamber Golf Scramble is
more about networking on the golf
course than golfing. Guaranteed to
be a relaxing and enjoyable day on
the course.
Icefest
Live ice carvings, a chili cook-off and
downtown sales and promotions all
during this highly attended event.
Sponsor a sculpture and place it in
front of your business!
Artwalk (Spring & Fall)
Meet and greet artists, view their art
and enjoy snacks and refreshments
around town. Members benefit by
having the opportunity to host an
artist which generates non-stop traffic
during these events.
Strawberryfest & Applefest
A spring and fall event bringing over
one-hundred and fifty vendors and
thousands of consumers downtown.
Members are able to participate in
other coinciding events.
Entertainment Under the Stars
Tuesday evenings in July the four-
corners park is filled people enjoying
live music downtown. Members are
eligible to sponsor this event.
Holiday Parade & Open House
Santa Claus comes to town during this
well attended downtown parade and
event to kick off the holiday season. PR
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BASIC MEMBERSHIP
MARKETING OPTION
ENHANCED MARKETING
DIAMOND MEMBER
*$275 *$360 *$550 *$1500
$550 VALUE $775 VALUE $1,125 VALUE $4,374 VALUE
Directory Listing
Gift Certificate Program ($25)
Member Plaque ($10)
Sponsorship OpportunitiesMember Entry Rates ($5 - unlmtd)Receive Weekly E-NewslettersWebsite Listing & Landing Page
Referrals of Inquiry
Event Submissions ($50)
Ribbon Cutting w/ Advertising ($300)
Conference Room Use ($25/hr)
Job/Classified Listings ($100)Member Only DiscountsBreakfast Trade Table ($65 ea)
One Two Two
Set Chamber Mailing Labels ($50 ea)
One Two Five
E-Newsletter Ad ($60)
Four Eight Twelve
Tickets to Business for Breakfast
One Two Two
Tickets to After Business Hours
One Two Two
Email Blast+ Social Media Posts
One Two Two
Newcomer Packet EnclosureWebsite Homepage Logo & LinkTitle Sponsorship - Awards BanquetLogo on Chamber Letterhead
The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce operates under a 501(c)6 non-profit business league. Please consult your tax advisor for Internal Revenue Service compliance.
*Individual & Non-Profits Memberships 1/2 Price
Membership Benefits
Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
20 Division Street Coldwater, MI 49036 P: 517.278.5985 E: [email protected] F: 517.278.8369 W: www.coldwaterchamber.com
I N V E S T ME NT OP P ORT UN I T I E S
*Non-Profit 501(c)3 Member Packages ½ Price
Access Level 1 BASIC MEMBERSHIP
*$275 Value = $550
This level provides basic Chamber membership including: • Directory Listing • Weekly E-Newsletter • Website Directory Listing & Landing Page • Referrals of Inquiry • Event Submissions • Ribbon Cutting w/ Advertising Pkg • Conference Room Use • Job Posting/Classified Ads on Chamber website • Member Only Discounts
Members can then buy other Chamber benefits a’ la carte
Access Level 3 ENHANCED MARKETING OPTION
*$550 Value = $1,125
This level is designed for active Chamber members who wants to get the most advertising for the best value.
This level includes all the benefit of Basic Membership, PLUS:
• TWO Business for Breakfast Trade Table (Value $130) • EIGHT Ads to Run in the Chamber E-Newsletter ($120) • TWO Sets Chamber Mailing Labels (Value $100) • TWO Admission Tickets to Business for Breakfast ($20) • TWO Admission Tickets to After Business Hours ($20) • TWO Email Blasts & Social Media Posts ($60) • Business Information in Newcomer Packets ($125)
Access Level 2 MARKETING OPTION
*$360 Value = $775
This level is designed for those who want to take advantage of their membership in aggressively promoting their business within the business community:
This level includes Basic Membership, PLUS:
• ONE Business for Breakfast Trade Table (Value $65) • ONE Set Chamber Mailing Labels (Value $50) • FOUR Ads in the Chamber E-Newsletter (Value $60) • ONE admission tickets to Business for Breakfast ($10) • ONE admission tickets to After Business Hours ($10) • One Email Blast & Social Media Post ($30)
Access Level 4 DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP
*$1500 Value = $4,375
This level is for businesses that want to be recognized as strong leaders in our community, taking of their membership.
This level includes all benefits of level 1 & 3, PLUS:
• TWELVE Color Logo & Web Links in E-Newsletter ($780) • Color Logo & Link on all Pages of Chamber’s Website
($1,200) • Listing on Display Boards at all Business for Breakfasts
& Luncheon Seminars ($250) • Logo Placement on Chamber Letterhead ($500) • Title Sponsorship @ Awards Dinner Banquet ($250)
Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
20 Division Street Coldwater, MI 49036 P: 517.278.5985 E: [email protected] F: 517.278.8369 W: www.branchareachamber.com
S P O N S O R S H I P & A D V E R T I S I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Business Name:
Contact Name:
Phone: Email:
I am interested in….
____Chamber Gift Card Program (service fees apply)
____Volunteering
____An expo/trade show booth ($65)
____Having my business or a product featured in the Chamber’s newsletter and Facebook page of over ($100)
Chamber Golf Outing Scramble ____Sponsoring a hole ($150) ____Sponsoring an event ($250) ____Sponsoring a meal ($500) ____Registering a team or individual ($95/player) ____Donating a door prize
Joining a committee ____Advocacy Council (public policy committee) ____Business Education Partnership ____Ambassadors (membership, Chamber reps) ____Economic Growth ____Downtown Coldwater ____Arts Alive ____Events (golf outing, business after hours, business
breakfasts, awards dinner, etc)
Sponsorship Opportunities ____Strawberryfest ($250) ____Artwalks ($100) ____Applefest ($250) ____Icefest ($175) ____Entertainment Under the Stars
Parades ____Participate in ____Sponsor ($75) Advertising Opportunities ____Chamber website ($50/month)
____Chamber weekly e-newsletter ($15/issue)
____Chamber directory/relocation guide ($50-$350 depending on size)
____Color hyperlinked logo or ad on chamber web pages ($75/month)
____Sending out a promo email & social media posts through the chamber ($30/e-blast)
____Hosting an After Business Hours event ($300-$750)
____Speaking at a Business for Breakfast ($0)
____Trade table at Business for Breakfast ($65)
____Sponsoring the Awards Dinner. Corporate Dinner Table includes reserved table & dinner for 8 ($250)
____Featured speaker at Career Day
____Donating an item to the Holiday Auction
____Receiving member mailing labels ($50)
____Having a Ribbon Cutting event at my business
____Information on how to setup a website for my business or post info (classified/event) to Chamber’s website.
____My business info in newcomer packets
Other (please describe): ______________________________________________
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www.coldwaterchamber.com
Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce 20 Division Street Coldwater, MI 49036 P: 517.278.5985 E: [email protected] F: 517.278.8369 W: www.coldwaterchamber.com
M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C A T I O N
About You: Name of Business/Organization: _
Contact Name: Title: _____________ _
Owner/Manager (if different from above): __________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________State: ______ Zip: ______ ________________
Telephone: ___________________________ Fax: ____________________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________ Website: ___________________________________
Number of full-time employees (2 part time employees = 1 full-time employee): __
Communication: The Chamber sends email updates and a newsletter on a weekly basis to keep our Members informed on what is happening at the Chamber. Please list all employees in your organization who would benefit from these email updates: Name: _________________________________ Email: ________________________________ Name: _________________________________ Email: ________________________________ Name: _________________________________ Email: ________________________________
Please check here to opt out of email updates Check here if you would like to participate in the Chamber Gift Card Program! (*Service Fees apply)
Please include a description of your business for our website and other materials (25 words or less): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Investment: Based on the membership levels included in this packet, I have chosen to join the Coldwater Chamber as a(n):
Basic Member Marketing Member Enhanced Marketing Member Diamond Member [ $275 ] [ $360 ] [ $550 ] [ $1,500 ]
Rates for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations & individuals not affiliated with a business are ½ price
Payment Method: Please return your membership form with your credit card information or check payable to: Coldwater Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Membership Dues, 20 Division Street, Coldwater, MI 49036.
Credit Card #: _____________________________ Exp Date: ____/_____/_____ CVC 3-digit on back ________
Please select areas of interest on back of this application & we will contact you when the opportunity is available!
*Please contact the Chamber office by voice at 5172785985 or by fax at 5172788369 should you have any questions regarding this application or Chamber membership. Thank you for your support of the business growth in the Coldwater Area!
Thank you for your interest in the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce!
Please contact us if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment for
more information!
Nichole Steel Executive Director
[email protected] (517) 278-5985
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00—3:00 PM or by Appointment