We believe in the entrepreneurial spirit that made this country great. When businesses succeed in the community, quality of life increases exponentially for all of us. At the Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce, we are dedicated to strengthening the economy and we achieve this by: working closely with local government to represent business interest; promoting the community; providing networking opportunities; and boosting visibility, marketing, and community involvement for our local businesses. Member, or non-member, taketake a minute to look through this guide and get acquainted with the various services we have to offer. Don’t have time to be involved? That’s okay! Many of our programs can be taken advantage of with little to no involvement!

Regards,

Justin AufdermauerExecutive DirectorTillamook Area Chamber of Commerce

Get Listed! • Free listing, highlighting your business!• Over 40,000 distributed annually!• Stated-wide distribution!• Mailed directly to tourism inquiries!• Electronic version is mobile friendly!•• 15% advertising discount for members!

Worldwide Audience!• FREE listing! FREE highlights in editorial & unique highlight pages!• The official Tillamook area tourism website!• Averaging over 4,000 unique visits per month!• Averages over 14,000 page views per month!•• Post all of your events!• First page Google results!

Direct Referrals!• FREE to place your brochures, menus, or rate cards in the Visitor’s Center!• The Visitor’s Center receives over 11,000 visitors annually!•• Office staff and volunteers always refer visitors to chamber members first!

Facebook & Twitter!The Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce is continually looking for business news to promote through our Facebook and affiliate pages. Let us share what your business is doing with our large audience!

Annual Membership Banquet

The granddaddy of them all! Full ban-quet dinner, silent auction, keynotes, along with hours of networking, will make sure you remember this evening!

Build Relationships!Come join in on the fun as local business owners discuss current events and local business trends. This is your opportunity to shine and drum up some great local business!

Networking On-Demand!Anytime there is something new at your business, you can call and schedule a Coffee Connection or an Open House networking event. You provide the location, we provide the marketing!

Draw A Crowd!We offer ribbon cuttings and media exposure for Grand Openings and Re-Grand Openings, which are promoted through the Chamber’s extensive email list and social media outlets.

Let Us Pay!TheThe Tillamook Area Chamber is releasing grants to assist with website development. You may apply for a grant for 25% off of qualifying services (up to $250) done through Tillamook Design & Marketing. In-quire with the Chamber office.

Discounted Rates!TheThe Tillamook Area Chamber has an agreement in place that brings you dis-counted processing on a month to month contract! Contact the Chamber to set up a free consultation to see if we can save you money, hassle, and headache.

Great Curb Appeal!InIn downtown Tillamook we have negoti-ated a planter cost and maintenance package that can’t be beat! And as a chamber member, you will receive an up-graded glazed planter. If you are not in downtown Tillamook, we will look to make an exception. Curb appeal is too important to pass up!

Cash in Hand!IfIf you are a locally-owned retailer or res-taurant, you become eligible to be entered into the Cash Mob drawing. If selected, we will bring people into your store to spend money. It’s a guaranteed good time and money in your pocket!

Training On-Demand!Our website hosts a multitude of live and archived training material for the small business. As a member, you are eligible to log-in as you like!

Business Insight!InIn partnership with Oregon State Open Campus, the Economic Development Council of Tillamook County, and MTC/Worksource Oregon, we bring you dialogue on important issues in the work-place!

Business Advocacy

Broker of Power & People! Nobody can fix all the problems, but let us help you bring the right people to the table and make progress!

Facebook for Small Businesses

Get Started Today! Tillamook Area Chamber members re-ceive a significantly discounted rate for the Facebook for Small Businesses class, offered through the Chamber and Oregon State Open Campus.

Front Page Ad!You can highlight your business or event on the homepage of GoTillamook.com! Our website averages over 4,000 unique visits per month with more than 14,000 page views!

Above the Fold!Stand out from your competition by adver-tising on our main category pages! These spaces are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis.

Multiple Categories!To increase your visibility, place your additional listings in multiple categories! This will help ensure more people see your listing!

Stand Out! Enhanced listings are a great way to add visibility to your business. Not only will your listing be placed above all standard listings, you will also have space for your company logo!

Reach The Owners!The Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce News-letter is by far our most popular member corre-spondence. This advertising opportunity reaches business owners directly!

Weekly Exposure!Promote your next event or weekly deal in our new Monday Memo!

Relocation Packages!Advertise on Tillamook area maps and Chamber folders given to individuals wishing to visit or relo-cate to the Tillamook area!

Advertising Co-Op!Members are able to take part in the Chamber’s discounted rates in media advertising through co-operative advertising. Greater visibility, less cost!

Event Exposure!We work hard to ensure the most exposure for our sponsors! Newspaper, radio, flyers, websites, and word of mouth. Become a sponsor and we will make sure you get your money’s worth!

Viewed by Millions!Advertise on windows that face over 1 million visitors parking at the Tillamook Cheese Factory!*Space is limited

A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Economic & Small Business Development Center

Our ServicesConfidential one-on-one counseling

Free & low cost business training

Assistance for ALL stages of your business

Pre-venture strategic planning

Start-up assistanceBusiness plan development

Business plan development

Finance assistanceBusiness growthExit strategies

edctc.org 503-842-8222 ext. 1420.4301 Third Street. Tillamook, OR