5key benefits of membership
1.visibility
2.connections
3.eDUCATION
4.
ADVOCACY
Chamber marketing venues such as the Visitor & Resource Center, website, social media and events offer opportunities for increased exposure and awareness.
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Chamber programming offers opportunities to make connections, build relationships and form partnerships to build a network and increase your client base!
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Learn, grow, and stay informed through Chamber events, communications, newsletters, seminars, professional development opportunities and more.
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The Chamber serves as a collective voice for nearly 700 local members to influence government on issues impacting your business and our Greater Minnesota community.
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5.CREDIBILITY
Consumers trust Chamber members! They are 44% more likely to think favorably of them and 63% more likely to purchase from them (American Chamber of Commerce Executives and Small Business Network study).
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MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Visibility
Online: Enhancements
Upload logo, photo, video INCLUDED
Add description INCLUDED
Add coupon/discount INCLUDED
Add hyperlink
$60/yr
Jobs Board Listings INCLUDED
Online Membership Directory Listing INCLUDED
Social Media Tags/Links/Shares INCLUDED
Welcome Listing on Homepage of Website for 30 days INCLUDED
Print:
Annual Celebration Tabloid Ad Varies
Business & Industrial Appreciation Day Varies
Tabloid Ad
Convention Bag Stuffers INCLUDED
Marketing Materials in Visitor & Resource Center
INCLUDED
Membership Directory Listings INCLUDED
Membership Directory Ad Varies
Newsletter Ad Varies
Event Sponsorship & Hosting:
Duffer’s Delight Golf Tournament Varies
Member Webinars
$150
Spring/Fall Luncheon Varies
Wake Up Alexandria
Other:
Email Blast
$200
$100/$65
Events at a Glance INCLUDED
Groundbreaking/Ribbon Cutting Events INCLUDED
Membership Team Visit and Promotion INCLUDED
Relocation Packet Marketing INCLUDED
Connections
Alexandria Area Young Professionals Varies
Business & Industrial Appreciation Day Varies
Annual Celebration Varies
Duffer’s Delight Golf Tournament Varies
Wake Up Alexandria
Education
$1
Chamber 101 INCLUDED
Email Communications INCLUDED
Leadership Alexandria Reduced Listen & Learn INCLUDED
Member Webinars INCLUDED
Newsletter INCLUDED
Spring/Fall Luncheons Varies
Advocacy
Connections with government officials (local & state) Grow Minnesota Program
Minnesota Chamber Federation
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
United Voice
Credibility
Membership Cling, Certificate, Online Logo INCLUDED Referrals - Walk-In, Phone, Email, Website INCLUDED
Other Benefits
Certificate of Origin
INCLUDED
Chamber Buck Program INCLUDED
Insurance Discounts Varies
Member Mailing Labels Varies
Membership Team Visit INCLUDED
Notary Services INCLUDED
Rentals
Projector
$25
Roland Speaker System INCLUDED
Bose Speaker System
$25
Working together to build a community that attracts businesses, visitors, residents and investorsPRICELESS!
why the alexandria lakes area chamber of commerce?
Serving as the voice of business in our region for more than 115 years, the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce supports policies that foster a business climate through job creation and economic development. As a not-for-profit membership organization, the Chamber provides the leadership to achieve a diverse, balanced economy that enhances the experiences of living and working in Douglas County, Minnesota. The Chamber is a bridge that links businesses, organizations and residents with programs and services that strengthen our long-term economic vitality.
Membership Category Listings
Membership listings categorize Chamber member businesses for the online and printed membership directories to assist consumers when looking for a specific type of business. Businesses may be listed under three categories in the printed membership directory and an unlimited amount of applicable categories online. If you don’t see a category that fits your business, just ask!
Abstract Title
Accountants
Acupuncture
Advertising/Marketing
Agriculture Sales/Service
Aircraft Charter, Rental & Repair
Aircraft Sales
Airports
ATV Sales/Service
Antiques/Collectibles
Apartments/Condominiums
Appliance Sales/Service
Archery Sales/Service
Architectural Services
Art/Craft Supplies/Classes
Art Studios
Associations
Attractions & Entertainment
ATV Education/Trainings
Audiology
Automotive Glass/Windshield Repair
Automotive Parts/Accessories
Automotive Sales
Automotive Service/Repair
Awards
Bait/Tackle
Bakeries
Banks/Credit Unions
Beauty Salons/Products
Bed & Breakfast Inns
Beverage Distributors
Bicycle Sales/Service/Rentals
Boat Storage
Bookstores
Boutiques
Bowling Breweries
Bridal Sales/Service
Building Materials
Bus Tours
Business Consultants
Business Support Services
Cabinets/Counter Tops
Camping - Overnight
Camping - Seasonal
Cancer Research
Car Wash
Catering
Cellular Sales/Service
Chambers of Commerce
Child Care
Chimney Sweep
Chiropractic Care
Christian Gifts/Supplies
Churches
Cleaning Services
Clinics
Clothing Stores
Coaching - Personal
Coffee Shops
Collection Agencies
Commercial Brokerages
Commodity Brokerages
Community Service Providers
Computer Consultants
Computer Networking Services/ Data Storage
Computer Sales/Service
Concierge
Concrete Lifting
Concrete/Masonry
Concrete Coating/Polishing
Consignments
Construction Management
Construction Services
Contractors
Convenience Stores
Convention/Hospitality Services
Copywriting Services
Counseling
Custom Framing
Cyber Security
Dance Instruction
Day Programs
Decorations - Weddings/Events
Dental Care
Department Stores
Developer/DevelopmentCommercial
Discount Stores
Distilleries
DJ Services
Dock Installation/Removal Services
Drafting/Design Services
Drone Services
Dry Cleaners/Launderers
Duct Cleaning
Education
Electrical Contractors
Electronics
Embroidery/Screenprinting
Employment Agencies
Engineering Services
Engravings
Entertainers
Equipment Sales/Service
Event Facilities
Excavating
Farmers Markets
Financial/Investment Services
Firearms Sales/Service
Fire/Water Restoration
Fire Prevention
Fireplace Sales/Service
Fish House Sales/Rental
Fishing Equipment/Supplies
Fishing Services
Fitness Centers
Floor Coverings
Florists
Food Processing/Packaging
Food Trucks
Fuel Sales/Service
Funeral Homes
Furniture - New
Furniture - Used
Garage/Overhead Doors
Garbage Services
Gift Shops
Glass/Glazing
Golf Courses
Gourmet Food Government
Government Officials
Graphic Design
Greenhouse/Garden Center
Groceries
Guide Services
Handyman
Hardware
Health Care Services
Health/Wellness
Heating/Air Conditioning Contractors
Home Associations
Home Health Care
Horseback Riding
Hospitals
Hotels/Motels
Human Resources
Individual Members
Insulation Sales/Service
Insurance Services
Interior Decorating/Design
Internet Service Providers
Inventory Liquidators
IT/Cloud Services
Jewelers
Kennels
Lakefront Restoration
Landscape Services
Laundromats
Lawn Care
Lawn Mower Sales/Service
Lawn/Garden Supplies
Leasing Services
Legal Services/Attorneys
Liquor Stores
Locally Produced Products
Lounge/Bar
Mailbox Services
Mailing/Shipping Services
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Suppliers
Marinas
Marine Sales/Service/Rentals
Martial Arts
Massage Therapy
Media
Mediation
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Medspa Services
Merchant Services
Military
Ministries
Mobile Vendors
Mortgage Lenders
Motorcycle Sales/Service/Rentals
Moving Services
Museums
Naturopathic Medicine
Newspapers/Magazines
Non-Profit Organizations
Nutrition Consultants
Office Equipment/Furniture/Supplies
Ophthalmology
Optometry/Optical
Owners Representative
Paint/Painters
Paving/Sealcoating
Pawn Shops
Payroll Preparation
Pest Control
Pet Services/Supplies
Pharmacies
Photo Printing Photography
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Pizza
Plumbing Contractors
Pressure Washing/Soft Washing
Printing
Professional Networking Organizations
Promotional Products
Property Management - Commercial
Property Management/Home Watch
- Residential
Quilting and Sewing Supplies/ Machines/Classes
Racetracks
Radio Stations
Radon Testing/Mitigation
Real Estate Services
Realtors
Recreation Centers
Recreational Rentals
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Sales/Service
Recycling Services
Renewable Energy/Solar
Rental Equipment
Rental Space - Commercial
Resorts
Restaurants
Restoration
Retreat/Reunion Facilities
Road Construction
Roofing Contractors
Satellite/Cable Equipment/Service
Schools
Security Systems
Senior Living
Senior Services
Septic Services
Service Organizations
Shooting Range
Shopping Centers
Sign Companies
Ski Equipment Rental/Sales
Skiing/Tubing
Small Engine Sales/Service
Snow Removal
Snowmobile Sales/Service
Snowmobile Trails
Spa Services
Sporting Goods
Sports Clubs/Teams
Storage
Surveyors
Tailoring/Alterations
Tanning Salons
Tax Preparation
Telecommunications Sales/Service
Television Stations
Theaters
Tire Sales/Service
Trailer Sales/Rental
Training Services
Transitional Housing
Transportation Services
Travel Agencies
Tree Services
Truck Dealers/Service/Repair
Tutoring
Tuxedos/Formal Wear
Utilities
Vacation Home/Short-Term Rentals
Vacuum Sales/Service
Veterinary Clinics
Video Production/Editing
Vocational Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Warehousing
Water Treatment Sales/Service
Web Page Development
Wholesale Distributors
Wineries
Woodworking
Workforce Development
Youth Camps
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Application
Business/Organization Name:
Check address to be published. If none check here
Billing Address:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Company Wide Employee Count: ____________
Reason for joining: Marketing Networking Education Advocacy Credibility Other
New business/new business to Alexandria area? Yes No
Phone: (Published)
Website: (Published)
Main Contact: (Published)
Name: ___
Title:
Email:
(list any additional contacts on back – not published)
Mobile:
Email: (Published)
Billing Contact: (Not Published)
Name:
Title:
Email:
Phone: _
Category Listings: (See Membership Category Listings in the membership packet. Select up to three to be published in print directory. Check which listing is to be your primary. Note any additional website listings in open space to the right.)
Is your organization a nonprofit? Yes No
Would you like to accept Chamber Bucks at your business?
501(c)(3) nonprofit?
Would you like to display your marketing materials in the Visitor & Resource Center?
Membership Investment Computation
# of LOCAL Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employees: ______ Annual Dues Amount:
Set Up Fee - $25 (waived for ACH & nonprofits): $
Optional: Add Hyperlink to Online Listing: Yes No
If yes, add $60 (waived for partner & nonprofit members): $
Total Due: $ _
Fill out attached form to set up ACH processing. Contact the Chamber office for other payment options.
PLEASE NOTE:
* Multi-business discount of $85 on each additional membership (renewals must occur same month).
* Membership is annually renewed and in effect until terminated.
* Dues are not tax deductible as charitable contributions, but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.
* Some insurance companies offer discounts for Chamber membership. Check with your provider!
Membership dues may be paid annually, quarterly, or monthly. Please check your preference below: Annually Quarterly (ACH payments only) Monthly (ACH payments only)
Authorized Signature Date
I hereby apply for membership to the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, for which I agree to pay the above annual sum Membership is automatically renewable and remains in effect until terminated. If I choose to terminate membership prior to the annual renewal date, I understand no refund will be issued and any balance due must still be paid.
DIRECT DEBIT AUTHORIZATION
DIRECT DEBIT
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce offers an automatic payment plan. The payment will be deducted from your account on the 1st of each month or the following business day. If choosing to cancel, a 15 day written notice is required.
EASY TO START
By filling out the form to the right, I authorize the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce to initiate electronic debit entries from my account, and if necessary, credit entries and adjustments for any debit entries in error each month to me.
Once completed, return to the Chamber office. If you have any questions, call (320) 763-3161 or email membership@alexandriamn.org.
Please fill out and return to Alexandria Chamber of Commerce office 206 Broadway St., Alexandria, MN 56308