chamber GUIDE TO MEMBERSHIP

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2 business CREDIBILITY When you invest in the Chamber, you are investing in the most influential business organization in the South Bend Region 1,000 businesses strong representing 60,000 employees. Sixty-three percent of people are more likely to patronize a business that is a member of their local chamber of commerce than a nonmember business. Show off your investment proudly. MEMBERSHIP PLAQUE Display your official membership plaque in your lobby or entryway. Upon renewal, if you need a new insert, contact us. We also provide you with a virtual membership plaque for your website. logos@sbrchamber.com. WINDOW DECAL Window decals are provided to all Chamber member businesses at time of initial membership, renewal or upon request. CHAMBER LOGO Include the Chamber logo on your marketing materials. logos@sbrchamber.com to obtain the logo. visibility & RECOGNITION Get maximum exposure for your business! BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTING You are automatically included in the online business directory on the Chamber website, sbrchamber.com, with a link to your website and social media networks, along with a map link. You can choose up to two category listings at no charge, while additional category listings can be purchased for a one-time $100 fee. Your listing with contact information is also included on the complimentary membership list provided to all Chamber members, and available for purchase by nonmembers. If your business is in the travel and tourism industry, you will also be listed on the Visit South Bend Mishawaka website, visitsouthbend.com. Visit South Bend Mishawaka is an affiliate of the Chamber, whose role is to market the destination to visitors. NEW MEMBERS New members receive the added benefit of getting their business name and information listed in our chamber magazine published quarterly and circulated to 3,000 contacts, and highlighted as a new member on the Chamber website and social media. SOUTH BEND REGIONAL CHAMBER SBRCHAMBER.COM

3 visibility & RECOGNITION Establishing business relationships is key to success and with our 1,000 member businesses representing more than 60,000 employees, networking opportunities are limitless. Attend complimentary networking events like Coffee & Conversations, Networking at Lunch, Business After Hours, Member Briefing, Member Success Orientation and the Elected Officials Reception. These events, along with many others, provide you with opportunities to connect. Check our online events calendar for the latest event dates and locations. If you can t make it to an event, participate in our social media communities. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and get involved in the Chamber s Linkedin group. These icons are conveniently located on our home page for you to easily connect with us. REFERRALS The Chamber refers exclusively to member businesses. We track referrals from web visits, phone calls and office visits, and can provide you with a referral summary at any time. RIBBON CUTTINGS We offer members helpful tips and guidelines to make ribbon cutting, ground breaking or open house celebrations successful. Upon request, Chamber representatives will participate in your special event. We ll also provide large scissors and photography for your use. Additional Ribbon Cutting Guidelines are posted on the website. SEMINARS WORKSHOPS The Chamber utilizes member businesses to present seminars workshops, giving members the opportunity to share their expertise. MEMBER NEWS & MEMBER EVENTS Have newsworthy content you d like to share with your fellow members? If so, we offer several avenues. Updates from Chamber Member Businesses blurbs about our member businesses, published in chamber magazine, which is circulated quarterly to 3,000 contacts. (No new hire announcements please). Member Spotlight in chamberwire each issue of our chamberwire enewsletter has a Member Spotlight with a link to your website. Complete the form on the website or click on the link in each chamberwire issue. Member Features in chamber magazine each quarter, we feature two member businesses in the magazine. Member Events under the Events section of the website, you ll find a listing of Member Events and an area where you can post your events. Many of these events are also published in the chamberwire enewsletter. Membership Milestone Anniversaries businesses celebrating membership milestone anniversaries with the Chamber receive recognition in chamber magazine. CONTACT MEMBERSHIP MANAGER LESLIE MIKOLAJEWSKI LMIKOLAJEWSKI@SBRCHAMBER.COM

4 visibility & RECOGNITION TRUSTEES Trustees represent a higher level of membership and include those companies with the desire to be among the top leaders in the business community. Contact Leslie Mikolajewski at or lmikolajewski@sbrchamber.com for more information and benefits. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Gain more exposure for your company while helping the Chamber at the same time. Become an Ambassador or member of one of our councils or committees. Ambassadors are a group of volunteer liaisons that help to further the mission of the Chamber by making routine contact with other members and volunteering at Chamber events. More details on the Ambassadors and application information can be found on the website. If your interest lies in shaping public policy, the Chamber s Legislative Affairs Council addresses federal, state and local issues that affect local business. In addition, we have a Young Professionals Network South Bend Advisory Council, Education Advisory Council and Economic Development Council. If you have any interest in serving on any of these committees, let us know and we ll review your interests and consider you for a committee. advertising & SPONSORSHIPS CHAMBERWIRE ENEWS Electronic newsletter communicated once a month to 2,900 member contacts (first week of the month). Advertising and sponsorship space available. BANNER ADS Dimensions 720 px wide X 85 px high Issue Per Month $100 month Annual Contract $1,100 (save $100) File Format.JPG,.PDF SPONOSRSHIP LOGO Issue Per Month $50 month File Format.JPG,.PDF SOUTH BEND REGION ENEWS Electronic newsletter communicated the third week of each month to 3,000 member contacts, elected officials and economic development stakeholders. BANNER ADS Dimensions 720 px wide X 85 px high Issue Per Month $100 month Annual Contract $1,100 (save $100) File Format.JPG,.PDF SOUTH BEND REGIONAL CHAMBER SBRCHAMBER.COM

5 advertising & SPONSORSHIPS CHAMBER MAGAZINE 24-page quarterly, four-color magazine circulated to 3,000 member contacts, public officials and leaders in the business community. Published in early January, April, July and October. For deadlines and ad specifications, ask for the rate card. ADVERTISING RATES FREQUENCY PREMIUM POSITIONS 4x 2x 1x CENTER SPREAD w x 8.75 h includes bleed BACK COVER 8.75 w x 7.5 h includes bleed, mailing panel INSIDE FRONT COVER 8.75 w x h includes bleed INSIDE BACK COVER 8.75 w x h includes bleed FULL PAGE 8.75 w x h includes bleed $2,000 $2,200 $2,400 $1,000 $1,100 $1,200 $950 $1,050 $1,150 $950 $1,050 $1,150 $900 $1,000 $1,100 FRACTIONAL ADS 4x 2x 1x 1/2 PAGE HORIZONTAL 7.6 w x 4.8 h 1/4 PAGE 3.7 w x 4.8 h 1/6 PAGE VERTICAL 2.4 w x 4.8 h $500 $550 $600 $300 $350 $400 $200 $250 $300 FULL PAGE 1/2 PAGE 1/4 PAGE 1/6 PAGE SPONSORSHIPS Co-brand with us by sponsoring an event or initiative and reap the benefits! You ll receive added visibility and credibility by being associated with a Chamber program. Sponsorships are available for signature events like Salute to Business, MutualBank Chamber Golf Classic, Michiana Forty Under 40 and Centier Bank Chamber Business Expo After Hours. Other programs such as Coffee & Conversations and Business After Hours are sponsored along with our educational and legislative events. If you would like to partner with the Chamber through sponsorship, let us know what you are looking to achieve. We can build a sponsorship package around your needs. For more, contact Shari Carroll at , scarroll@sbrchamber.com. A menu of sponsorship opportunities is available on the website. CONTACT MEMBERSHIP MANAGER LESLIE MIKOLAJEWSKI LMIKOLAJEWSKI@SBRCHAMBER.COM

6 chamber COMMUNICATION CHAMBER MAGAZINE Quarterly magazine published in early January, April, July and October. CHAMBERWIRE ENEWS ed to members the first week of the month, featuring an overview of Chamber-related news, events and initiatives. SOUTH BEND REGION ENEWS Enewsletter that reports the latest economic development news, distributed the third week of every month. CHAMBER WEBSITE Official site of the chamber, sbrchamber.com, containing news, events, resources, photos and other information important to members. The website is easily viewed from your desktop computer or mobile device. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook and join in on our LinkedIn conversations. Access all of our social networks from the website. SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE Each month, you ll find information from the Chamber about important initiatives, news and events. In addition, check out Chamber President and CEO Jeff Rea s bi-monthly column in Wednesday editions of the South Bend Tribune. BLASTS Throughout the month, we ll send you updates about upcoming events or important news announcements via , as appropriate. VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA Provided each month to those member businesses in the travel and tourism industry, produced by Visit South Bend Mishawaka. Visitor information can also be found on their website at visitsouthbend.com. YPN ENEWS Monthly enewsletter distributed to young professionals on our YPN contact list. MEMBER SURVEYS POLLS We need your feedback to ensure we are providing you with the benefits and services you want from us. Please take the time to respond so we can make sure we are meeting your needs and those of the community. All individual contact addresses are proprietary and are not published by the Chamber. They are for communication purposes to member contacts only. SOUTH BEND REGIONAL CHAMBER SBRCHAMBER.COM

7 chamber EVENTS Employees of any SBR Chamber member business are eligible for member pricing at Chamber events. For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit the Events section on the website. COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS Morning mixer which provides members the opportunity to make connections, learn about new organizations and build relationships all in an informal atmosphere before work. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Evening networking reception, ideal for making contacts and referrals. Admission is complimentary. For hosting information, contact Cara Grabowski at or cgrabowski@sbrchamber.com. CENTIER BANK CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO AFTER HOURS The region s largest business-to-business, businessto-consumer trade show. Expo is the business networking event of the year, featuring 140 exhibiting companies, music, food and drinks. Expo draws more than 1,200 people each year. ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION Annual complimentary reception that gives members the opportunity to meet and talk with their local, county, state and federal public officials. LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW Held in December, this event provides a preview of the General Session each year. MEMBER BRIEFING Meetings, three times a year, with the Chamber President and CEO with other staff members for updates on Chamber programming, advocacy, initiatives and more. Admission is complimentary. MICHIANA FORTY UNDER 40 This program is presented by the Chamber and Young Professionals Network South Bend, recognizing 40 of our region s top young professionals under the age of 40. MUTUALBANK CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Chamber s annual golf outing that infuses golfing with business networking one of the largest and most popular golf tournaments in the region. NETWORKING AT LUNCH Quarterly networking opportunities that take place over lunch time. Build relationships, enjoy lunch and listen to a brief presentation on important topics like business, community and economic development from business and community leaders. SALUTE TO BUSINESS Annual luncheon celebrating the business community featuring a keynote speaker, business and individual awards Economic Impact, Small Business of the Year, W. Scott Miller Distinguished Business Leader, ATHENA and Outstanding Young Business Leader. SEMINARS WORKSHOPS For professional and business development, the Chamber offers an array of educational seminars and solutions to make you more successful. Check the website for event topics and dates. CONTACT MEMBERSHIP MANAGER LESLIE MIKOLAJEWSKI LMIKOLAJEWSKI@SBRCHAMBER.COM

8 chamber SAVINGS CONSTANT CONTACT EMARKETING PROGRAM If you use marketing to communicate to your customers or prospects, you can achieve additional savings as a Chamber member. You can realize up to 25% savings through the Chamber s Constant Contact Program. See the Membership tab on the Chamber s website for more details. OFFICE DEPOT ADVANTAGE PROGRAM Using the buying power of chamber members across the country, you can receive additional savings on all of your office supply purchases from Office Depot Office Max, in-store and online, just by being a member of the Chamber. All items are reduced a minimum of 5%, plus deep discounts are provided on selected items. Copy paper toner is discounted 15-30%, and in-store, print, copy and finishing services are reduced by 40%. Register for the program on our website. PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS PROGRAM As a member, you, your employees and family members have access to a FREE prescription card. Receive savings of up to 75% (savings average 30%) at more than 50,000 local, regional and national pharmacies. All prescriptions processed through the program are completely confidential. This program also includes discounts on eyeglasses, nutritional supplements, diabetic supplies and more. Download your free card on our website or call the Chamber to receive cards. government affairs & REPRESENTATION A leading Chamber in the state of Indiana, the South Bend Region is heard loudly, clearly and consistently on important public policy issues impacting our region and your business. With the creation of a Political Action Committee, ChamberPAC, the Chamber is now able to fund issues-oriented and candidate campaigns. You can contribute to the ChamberPAC and help fund the public policy efforts of the Chamber. Visit the Advocacy tab on the Chamber site for more info. The Legislative Affairs Council identifies the Chamber s legislative priorities each year. Member volunteers serve on the Legislative Affairs Council. CHAMBER JOBS BOARD Post your job openings free on the Chamber Jobs Board, a top-viewed web page on the Chamber website. This is an exclusive opportunity for Chamber members. SOUTH BEND REGIONAL CHAMBER SBRCHAMBER.COM

9 affiliates & PROGRAMS SOUTH BEND REGION We are the Lead Economic Development Organization (LEDO) in St. Joseph County. Everything we do, from our involvement in government affairs, education, destination marketing, community leadership, membership services and business expansion initiatives, is to create a climate where businesses can grow and thrive, where a skilled workforce is available and where residents want to work and live. Our economic development efforts, branded South Bend Region Economic Development, include: business growth and expansion, business attraction, startups and destination marketing. Contact Jeff Rea at or jrea@sbrchamber.com for your economic development questions. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (YPN) SOUTH BEND Empowering young professionals (YPs) to make a difference today is what YPN South Bend is all about. An initiative of the Chamber, YPN offers programs, resources and opportunities for YPs, ages 21 to 39, to develop professionally, get connected and become engaged in the community. This is not a membership-based organization. Simply complete the signup form on the YPN website at ypnsouthbend.com to begin receiving regular communication about YPN events and opportunities. INTERN SOUTH BEND REGION Increase productivity, reduce recruiting costs and bring fresh ideas to the table while developing talent at the same time. Hire an intern. INTERN South Bend Region is designed to increase the quantity and quality of experiential learning in St. Joseph County through internships. Our goal is to provide students with real-world experience that could lead to fulltime employment and give companies access to talented and enthusiastic young people. Visit the website to learn more or contact Kate Lee at or klee@sbrchamber.com. VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA Also part of the Chamber, Visit South Bend Mishawaka serves as the destination marketing organization for St. Joseph County, attracting and marketing to visitors through conventions, meetings, group travel, sporting events and leisure travel. For more, go to visitsouthbend.com. Chamber members with a visitor focus also receive a complimentary, standard listing on visitsouthbend.com and a listing in the official Visitors Guide, produced by VSBM with 90,000 circulated copies. CONTACT MEMBERSHIP MANAGER LESLIE MIKOLAJEWSKI LMIKOLAJEWSKI@SBRCHAMBER.COM

10 chamber RESOURCES ECONOMIC INFORMATION St. Joseph County Economic Profile complimentary and available on the website. Commercial Construction Activity Report lists building permits pulled for South Bend, Mishawaka and St. Joseph County. Produced each month, complimentary and available on the website and in South Bend Region enews. Large Employer Top Brand Lists updated annually and found on the website, complimentary. Business Expansion and New Investment Report published each quarter containing brief updates on new business growth and expansion in the county. Complimentary and available on the website and in South Bend Region enews. Find other economic development resources such as wage and benefits data under the Resources and Data tab on southbendregion.com. MAP The Chamber produces a detailed street map of St. Joseph County. The map also provides additional visibility for those businesses wanting to advertise the map. Maps are free. For more, contact the Chamber at or info@sbrchamber.com. MEMBERS-ONLY PORTAL Members can access exclusive resources, update their profiles, view their referral report and register for events by going to the MembersOnly Portal. The portal is located under the Membership tab on the Chamber website. MEMBERSHIP LISTS All members receive a complimentary membership list upon request. The list is provided as an Excel file (no addresses included). For more, contact the Chamber at or info@sbrchamber.com. VISITORS GUIDE Have guests or prospective customers coming to the community? Provide them with a Visitors Guide, showcasing all of the great things to see and do in the area. Guides are complimentary. Other visitor information is also available Museum guide, Kid Friendly brochure and Visitor Vouchers. Contact the Chamber at to receive your visitor information. CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN The Chamber is your source to obtain certificates of origin for your exporting needs. The fee is $1 per certificate for members and $50 per certificate for nonmembers. For more, contact or info@sbrchamber.com. OTHER RESOURCES For complete listing of all economic, marketing and quality of life resources available from the Chamber, visit the Chamber website at sbrchamber.com. SOUTH BEND REGIONAL CHAMBER SBRCHAMBER.COM