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.
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Over 180 members strong!
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A unified voice for members since 1987!
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Members range from home based businesses to local store front shops to large corporations!
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
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:
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Free internet listing on the Chamber`s website with a direct link to your website
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Ribbon Cutting Events
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Advertising opportunities in the Chamber Newsletter
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Sponsorship opportunities
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Access to Job Posting Board on the Chamber`s Website
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E-Blast Services
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Direct Mailing Services
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City Map/ Community Profile
To view all of our 2010 Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities click here.
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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:
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Membership Lunches
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Business Development Programs
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Referrals
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Committee Involvement
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Ambassador Club
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Membership Lunches and Business Development Programs
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, March 2009 was the Chamber`s inaugural Professional Business Expo. Hosted at the William B. Orenic School, the Expo brought out over 55 local businesses and gave 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 fundraising 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 Appreciation Event
Every year the Ambassador`s Club hosts our annual Membership Appreciation Event. The event is the Chamber`s way of giving back to our members. Held at a local restaurant, the event offers members the opportunity of an evening out on the Chamber with food, drinks, socializing and a raffle. Growing in attendance every year, the event is one of our most well-attended functions. Every member has the opportunity to again showcase their business by donating products and/or services for our very popular raffle.
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Membership Certificate
The community will recognize your involvement in the SACC with a commemorative certificate honoring your business` support of the Chamber. As an active member you can realize a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction in knowing that you are doing your share by helping to make a difference in the community.
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The Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce ~ In Business for Business, Serving the Community. Our Members are the Chamber!
Sincerely,
Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce
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