RACC Membership Guide

WITH NEWLY UPDATED BENEFITS FOR YOU

Fostering Relationships that Strengthen and Support our Community The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to the enrichment of the greater Rhinelander community with an emphasis on our members. We are professionals that exist to serve our area businesses, partners, residents and visitors here in the Rhinelander Area. We are committed to being the best organization we can be, and this means providing members with the best services we can. We are a strong leader and voice for our community. Through collaboration we work to encourage future business and community enrichment.

Our areas of expertise include: Business & Community Development, Leadership Programming, Networking, Tourism Promotion & Development, Membership Development & Marketing, Economic Development & Talent Attraction/Retention and Community Event Planning.

Thank you for being a Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce Member!

Your Chamber Staff HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP The Chamber offers many tools that can help you achieve your business goals. Check these steps off your list and get started maximizing your chamber membership today: Refresh your member listing on www.RhinelanderChamber.com by activating your unique log-in.

Post a job opening, event, news release, or hot deal through the Member Login Drop off your literature/business card to display at the Welcome Center Follow and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram for updates Attend a Chamber 101 Session to stay up to date on member benefits Sponsor an event or program and further your exposure

INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE Website inclusion and ability to post jobs, events, hot deals, and news releases Free Digital Presence Audit for your business Literature display in Chamber/Visitor Center Referrals Participate in the Chamber Bucks Program Listing in Annual Area Guide Ribbon Cuttings with the Ambassadors Member of the Week Spotlights Ability to share information via weekly Hodag Happenings e-newsletter

EXPAND YOUR NETWORK Monthly Business After 5 Annual Awards Gala & Fundraiser Attend Industry Roundtable Events Various Social Events throughout the year

EDUCATION Leadership Oneida County Chamber 101 Sessions Business Education Series - past topics include customer service training, social media marketing and more

BUSINESS SERVICES We're your back up and advocate for business success in good times and bad BW/Color copies and printing available at a reduced cost Press Event Coordination Assistance Conference room use at no cost Certificate of Origin endorsements

INFORMATION Your Chamber is a hub for information and streamlines relevant information for the business community Provide information to visitors about the community and our members Access to analytics from the Chamber website on your listing and postings

Our Chamber Bucks Program is a FREE program that ensures money is spent locally and helps build our area's economy. These checks that can be used at only member businesses that have opted in to accept them.

Members, we make it simple, you just deposit the check into your bank account like any other check your business would receive.

Chamber Bucks can be given as employee incentives, gifts, awards, or for whatever reason you may choose.

HOW TO PURCHASE Chamber Bucks can be ordered in $5 increments between $5 and $50 per check. Each check expires one year after the date of issue. Order Chamber Bucks in person at our office, via phone or email.

There is no fee to purchase Chamber Bucks, but a postage charge will be incurred to mail.

Search an online directory on RhinelanderChamber.com for the most up-to-date list of businesses that accept Chamber Bucks.

For larger orders, we ask that you call ahead so we can prepare your Chamber Bucks.

HOW TO REDEEM When you receive a Chamber Bucks check: There is no need to bring the check to the Chamber for redemption, just deposit them in the bank as if they were a personal check!

Each Chamber Buck check will come with a blank “Pay To Order Of” line. This line is for the business name that redeems the check. Each check expires after one year from the date of issue.

Please let us know if you would like to "Opt In" to accept Chamber Bucks.

RACC is proud to offer many marketing opportunities for Chamber members. Please keep an eye out for additional opportunities throughout the year.

AREA GUIDE Printed annually, the Rhinelander Area Guide is one of the primary resources for visitors and new residents. 20,000 copies are printed and distributed locally and all across the Midwest.

Your business is included in the directory listing FREE of charge-this is included in your membership investment. Additional ads can be purchased. We typically start developing the following year's guide in August of each year. Keep an eye out for information!

WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER Hodag Happenings is the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce’s weekly e-newsletter. In addition to the 380+ members and their representatives, our e-newsletter is sent to over 3,000 residents and visitors looking for Rhinelander area information.

As a member, you have the ability to share information via this publication and reach thousands. Email your press releases and events to info@rhinelanderchamber.com to be included in an upcoming issue.

DIGITAL PRESENCE AUDIT Discover what your customers and clients see for your business online!

RACC staff will conduct an audit of your digital presence and provide you with a detailed report outlining priorities and goals for optimizing your presence and practices.

CHAMBER DIGITAL SIGN Stay tuned for details on how you can utilize the all new digital sign at the Chamber/Visitor Center, which is seen by thousands as they enter and leave town.

BUSINESS AFTER 5 There is no better way to raise awareness of what you do with other businesses than to get them in your door.

A networking event, Business After 5, is hosted at a different member location on the Third Wednesday of each month and usually draws a crowd of 25-75 people. Chamber members meet and greet in a relaxed, social setting and learn more about each other.

LEADERSHIP ONEIDA COUNTY Leadership Oneida County is a nine-month program that will cultivate and prepare emerging leaders in Oneida County. Leadership Oneida County creates an awareness of services and organizations within the County, and reinforces an individual’s call to civic responsibility and citizen involvement.

Leadership Oneida County serves as a catalyst in connecting community leaders with local resources, and fosters relationships and selfawareness of the candidate’s leadership potential.

Graduates of the program complete a community project, many of which have improved the quality of life for locals since the programs start in 2009.

BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES

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Stay tuned for additional details on our Business Education Series throughout the year. Are you interested in a particular topic or sharing your area of expertise with other Chamber members?

We appreciate feedback and will take all suggestions into consideration.

SPONSOR A CHAMBER EVENT OR PROGRAM Learn more about the variety of sponsorship opportunities in our annual Sponsorship Guide.

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