Greater Mankato Growth Membership Booklet

MEMBERSHIP Your Business. Your Choice.

Advancing Business for a Stronger Community

strategic areas.

Existing

Advancing Business for a Stronger Community

Diamond Investor

Platinum Investor

Gold Investor

Silver Investor

Bronze Investor

$1,666 per month

$1,250 per month

$833 per month

$500 per month

$250 per month

*How many Representatives Do You Want?

The membership level you select determines the number of GMG Representatives from your business – these are the individuals from your business who can stay connected by receiving GMG communications (e.g. Weekly eNews, Mailings and MN Valley Business). Representatives whose businesses are at the Engaged level and above are also entitled to participate in GMG member events, programs and leadership/volunteer positions.

Representatives Included Membership Level 1

Basic

5

Engaged

10

Premier

Unlimited

All Investor Levels

Membership Make-up

Existing Business Support Up-to-date business information and resources online Individualized business development/expansion assistance Grow Minnesota! on-site business visits GMG Ambassador participation in milestone events Industry specific information and dialogue Supply chain connections and referrals Succession planning services Information on professional educational options Internship recruitment assistance Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame participation Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame complimentary seats New Business Growth Business attraction efforts that benefit your business Entrepreneur assistance Online information for businesses and site selectors Regional approach to positioning Greater Mankato Technical assistance/ concierge services for new/potential businesses Business Promotion Marketing Opportunities Credit (good toward sponsorships and advertising) Business Before & After Hours sponsorship opportunities Greater Mankato on the Green sponsorship opportunities Greater Mankato on the Green complimentary golfers Sponsorship/Booth Opportunities for GMG events open to the public (Songs on the Lawn, Business Showcase, Tour of Manufacturing and more) Tour of Manufacturing sponsorship credit Greater Mankato Business Showcase complimentary booth GMG programs sponsorship opportunities Advertising Opportunities (eNews, online and more) Online Hot Deals and Member Offers opportunities Online Business Directory listing(s) with GMG member logo Online Business Directory listing(s) type Online Business Directory listing(s) included* Online Business Directory investment level symbol by listing(s) Online Business Directory complimentary annual ads Online Referral Report Member postal mailing list purchase option Member postal mailing list purchase credit Suite rental opportunities Complimentary suite rental for one event Buy & Build Greater Mankato participation and recognition GMG member logo use on your website and materials GMG member plaque and window cling to display at your business

Benefits Gold Investor

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• • 2

• $100

Elite Unlimited Platinum Category

• • $125

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• • 4

• $100

Elite Unlimited Diamond Main Page

• • $125

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$750

$1,000

$100

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$75

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Enhanced+ 8 Silver

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• • • • Enhanced+ 10 Gold

$100

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$300

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1

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$100

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$500

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4

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Silver Investor

Investing Member Levels

Platinum Investor

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Diamond Investor

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$50

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Enhanced 6 Bronze

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$100

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$100

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Bronze Investor

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Enhanced 4

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ENGAGED MEMBER

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Standard 2

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BASIC MEMBER

Member Levels

PREMIER MEMBER

As you make your decision about the level that’s best for your business, you may also find this side-by-side comparison of the features included in each level helpful.

Side-by-Side Summary of Membership Levels

$300

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• 1

• • • • • • $43,485

• 2

• • • • • • $53,535 $20,000

$1,666

Actual Annual Investment MONTHLY INVESTMENT

$833

$10,000

$500

$ 6,000

$28,370

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• • $35,030

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Unlimited

Unlimited

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$150

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$375

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1

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Unlimited

Unlimited

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$200

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$475

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$250

$ 3,000

$22,275

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Unlimited

Unlimited

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$100

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$275

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$125

$ 1,500

$15,470

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10

10

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$100

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$175

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$58

696

$10,490

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5

5

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$25

$ 300

$3,112

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* For businesses with the same name/owner – additional listings can be used for different locations or agents ** Representatives receiving communication, attending events and programs and serving as volunteers must be the same individuals

$1,250

$15,000

Unlimited

Unlimited

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Unlimited

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$400

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$575

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$675

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Number of Representatives from your business who can stay connected by receiving GMG communications (eNews, mailings, etc.)** Number of Representatives from your business who can attend GMG programs and member events (including Business Before & After Hours)** GMG volunteer eligibility (Cavaliers, Ambassadors, committees,etc.)** Number of Representatives selected for GMG Cavaliers or Ambassadors** Board eligibility GMG Annual Meeting attendance GMG Annual Meeting recognition GMG Annual Meeting priority seating Appreciation events with GMG and Board Leadership Executive Roundtable meetings with Board Chair and President & CEO Total Annual Value

GMG Involvement

Community Marketing Online community information for potential employees Community events calendar to promote your events Relocation info for prospective & new employees Cost of Living Index calculator for potential employees Benefits of increased awareness of area assets Visitor Attraction & Servicing Conventions & events that can bring customers Opportunities to promote your business to visitors Assistance planning events Civic Engagement Envision 2020 participation - facilitated by GMG Inter City Leadership Visit eligibility Inter City Leadership Visit sponsorship and participation priority

Talent Development Access to talented employees through GMG’s talent initiatives Greater Mankato Leadership Institute eligibility Greater Mankato Leadership Institute annual credit Greater Mankato Young Professionals participation Greater Mankato Young Professionals annual credit Greater Mankato Career Expo participation Greater Mankato Campus & Community Fair participation Greater Mankato Campus & Community Fair complimentary booth Public Affairs Dialogue and face-to-face meetings with policy makers Issues & Candidate forums and roundtable participation Information on issues impacting business Greater Mankato at the Capitol participation Greater Mankato at the Capitol complimentary booth

A Membership Structure Created By Members For Members “Membership levels should be based on what each member wants to receive, rather than random criteria such as size and industry.” This was the edict given to Greater Mankato Growth by a group of members charged with creating this membership structure. As a result, our membership levels are based on the value you receive. The input of these members also led GMG to incorporate flexible billing options, special rates for entrepreneurs/start-up businesses and associate membership options for certain individuals, along with exclusive benefits for new members.

Flexible Billing Options!

• Automatic monthly payment options! Annual, semi-annual payments plans also available.

• New member referral discount: $100 off your next year’s membership for each new member who joins (up to the value of your membership).

• Members can upgrade levels at anytime throughout the year, and can move down a level once per year.

Individual Associate Membership Are you an elected official or retired individual who wants to stay connected with the business community by receiving communication, attending events and volunteering with GMG? For just $15 per month, you can get all the same benefits of being an Engaged GMG member.

Special rates for Entrepreneurs / Start-up Organizations Non-corporate owned start-up businesses in their first – third year of operation can enjoy the benefits of the Engaged Membership for the price of the Basic Membership. For more information, contact us at 507.385.6643. Rate is available for first time GMG members.

Exclusive Benefits for New Members!

When you first join, we promote your membership in Greater Mankato Growth with a: • Announcement in an issue of Greater Mankato Growth’s Weekly eNews and Facebook with a link to your website • Welcome visit from our GMG Cavaliers, with a photo taken that appears in MN Valley Business • Special small group orientation to help you “Maximize Your Membership”

DID YOU KNOW? • When consumers know a small business is a member of a chamber, they’re 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase from it.

• When consumers know a restaurant franchise is a member of a chamber, they are 40% more likely to eat there.

• When consumers know an insurance company is a member of a chamber, they are 43% more likely to consider purchasing from it. *Source: The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce: A Research Study by The Schapiro Group and Market Street Service

Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(6), Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) serving as the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization for the Greater Mankato regional marketplace, which includes: the Mankato - North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), (encompassing Blue Earth & Nicollet counties) and communities immediately adjacent.

Affiliates

Regional Alliance

Collaborations

Programs

Events

Other events include the GMG Inc. Annual Meeting, Business Reception with the Minnesota Vikings and the Tour of Manufacturing.

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