Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce
 


Why You Should Join 

The Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) encourages you to join our chamber. Our organization makes an investment in community development by working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural well-being of our area. Businesses, individuals and organizations are eligible to join. Dues are structured so even the smallest business can easily become a member. Our primary focus is to assist our members, the community and schools.

View our Member Benefit Brochure (view .pdf) or click on any of the headings below for a detailed description of that benefit area.

Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Membership Lunches & Business Development Programs

Reference U.S.A.

Constant Contact - Email Marketing

Business Expo

Crossroads Festival

Membership Events

Membership Certificate Shows Good Business Practices

Become a Member

Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

From an array of publications to direct mail programs to online venues, the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce marketing opportunities can be a perfect complement to your own marketing program.

Some of the opportunities include:

 

  • Web listing on the Chamber`s website with a direct link to your website through a comprehensive member database system that also allows our members to post job openings, their business events, Hot Deals and more.

  • Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Events

  • Advertising opportunities in the Chamber Weekly Newsletter

  • Sponsorship opportunities

  • E-Blast Services

  • Direct Mailing Services

  • City Map/ Community Profile 

    Business Advisory Council

    The Shorewood Area Chamber realizes that from time to time, our member businesses could use some assistance in a private and confidential setting.  The Chamber has a team of experts that can be called to do just that.  This team will meet with a member to offer business advice in the areas of marketing, insurance, financial, legal and more.  They will convene on a Friday morning and offer 1 1/2 hours of their time to assist.  If you have interest in learning more, contact the President at president@shorewoodchamber.com

     

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Networking Opportunities

The opportunity to make acquaintances that can turn into business relationships is always a vital component of your chamber membership.  The Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce offers:

  • Business-to-Business Referrals and Business-to-Consumer Referrals,  Business Assistance in Marketing and Development, Social Media Marketing, Business Exposure and more.

     

    Membership Lunches and Business Development Programs

It`s about connections.  It`s about building relationships to increase your customer/client base.  Your chamber will provide you with the external modes.  It`s up to you to choose which events are right for your business growth.

Members can take part in programs and seminars that allow them to grow and develop new skills to continue to make their business viable and vital.  These programs offer great networking opportunities for those in attendance. 

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Reference U.S.A.

All members have access to an array of useful databases through the Shorewood-Troy Public Library.  One specific database, Reference U.S.A., is a leading business and consumer research provider that helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds and locate people.  Members will have access to both residential and business searches for uses such as direct mailings.

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Constant Contact


We are offering an exciting new benefit to our membership- discounted rates to a premier e-mail marketing company, Constant Contact. click here to start saving with Constant Contact

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Business Expo


Held in the spring of each year the Chamber hosts a Professional Business Expo.  Hosted at the William B. Orenic School, the Expo brings in over 70 local businesses that gives our member businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services to local residents.

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Crossroads Festival


Crossroads Festival is the Chamber`s single largest event of the year.  Held the first full weekend in August, the Fest offers member businesses the opportunity for advertising through sponsorships as well as being visible in the community through volunteer opportunities.  Crossroads Fest is held in Four Seasons Park and includes a carnival, bands, entertainment, parade, beer tent, fireworks and much, much more.

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Membership Certificate

A national study by the Schapiro Group stated that 63% of consumers in the United States were more likely to do business with a business that belonged to a chamber of commerce.  The membership certificate you receive should be displayed proudly in full view of your customers/clients.

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Click here for formation on how to become a member.

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