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.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
After Business Hours A great networking event - open to everyone. Sponsoring businesses showcase their company’s products and services in a relaxed atmosphere.
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 fourcorners 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.
BASIC MARKETING MEMBERSHIP OPTION
ENHANCED MARKETING
DIAMOND MEMBER
*$275
*$360
*$550
*$1500
$550 VALUE
$775 VALUE
$1,125 VALUE
$4,374 VALUE
Breakfast 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
Membership Benefits Directory Listing Gift Certificate Program ($25) Member Plaque ($10) Sponsorship Opportunities Member Entry Rates ($5 - unlmtd) Receive Weekly E-Newsletters Website 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 Discounts
Newcomer Packet Enclosure Website Homepage Logo & Link Title Sponsorship Awards Banquet Logo on Chamber Letterhead *Individual & Non-Profits Memberships 1/2 Price 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.
Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce 20 Division Street Coldwater, MI 49036 P: 517.278.5985 E: info@coldwaterchamber.com F: 517.278.8369 W: www.coldwaterchamber.com
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Access Level 1 BASIC MEMBERSHIP
Access Level 2 MARKETING OPTION
*$275
*$360
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
This level is designed for those who want to take advantage of their membership in aggressively promoting their business within the business community:
Value = $550
Value = $775
Members can then buy other Chamber benefits a’ la carte
Access Level 3
ENHANCED MARKETING OPTION
*$550
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 = $1,125
Value = $4,375
This level is designed for active Chamber members who wants to get the most advertising for the best value.
This level is for businesses that want to be recognized as strong leaders in our community, taking of their membership.
This level includes all the benefit of Basic Membership, PLUS:
This level includes all benefits of level 1 & 3, PLUS:
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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)
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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)
*Non-Profit 501(c)3 Member Packages ½ Price
Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce 20 Division Street Coldwater, MI 49036 P: 517.278.5985 E: info@branchareachamber.com F: 517.278.8369 W: www.branchareachamber.com
SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Business Name: Contact Name: Phone: Email:
Parades ____Participate in ____Sponsor ($75) Advertising Opportunities ____Chamber website ($50/month) ____Chamber weekly e-newsletter ($15/issue)
I am interested in….
____Chamber directory/relocation guide ($50-$350 depending on size)
____Chamber Gift Card Program (service fees apply)
____Color hyperlinked logo or ad on chamber web pages ($75/month)
____Volunteering
____Sending out a promo email & social media posts through the chamber ($30/e-blast)
____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
____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
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)
____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): ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Sponsorship Opportunities ____Strawberryfest ($250) ____Artwalks ($100) ____Applefest ($250) ____Icefest ($175) ____Entertainment Under the Stars
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Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce 20 Division Street Coldwater, MI 49036 P: 517.278.5985 E: info@coldwaterchamber.com F: 517.278.8369 W: www.coldwaterchamber.com
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION About You: Name of Business/Organization:
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Contact Name:
Title: _____________
Owner/Manager (if different from above):
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Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ City:
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Telephone: E-mail:
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Fax:
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Website: ___________________________________
Number of full-time employees (2 part time employees = 1 full-time employee):
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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 517-278-5985 or by fax at 517-278-8369 should you have any questions regarding this application or Chamber membership. Thank you for your support of the business growth in the Coldwater Area!
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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 nsteel@coldwaterchamber.com (517) 278-5985 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00—3:00 PM or by Appointment