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Information Technology Solutions What can the Chamber do for you? Promote. Engage. Collaborate.
The vision of the Park Rapids
Lakes Area Chamber of
Commerce is to be progressive,
successfully serving as a
community partner to enhance
and promote the Park Rapids
Lakes Area as the ultimate
destination to live,
work and play.
The Chamber is an organization
with over 350 members. We
are looking for partners like you
to build a strong, vibrant area.
Our job at the Chamber is to
make doing business easier.
Through networking events,
promotional opportunities,
resources and workshops; we
deliver value in membership.
We welcome the opportunity to
learn about your business and
appreciate your interest
in the Chamber
Find out more at
www.parkrapids.com
Top Seven Reasons To Join
Referrals – The Chamber’s referrals of our members are a great return on your investment.
Leadership Development – Professional development opportunities to help you run a smarter, more profitable business.
Publicity and Exposure – Publicity and heightened name recognition as a Chamber Member shows your customers and potential customers who you are.
New Business Contacts – Networking will help your business grow. By engaging with the Chamber, you’ll have no problem adding to your contact base.
Credibility – It’s a statement that you are committed to the future of the Park Rapids Lakes Area
Marketing & Sponsorship – We offer a FREE website landing page with statistics to all of our members! Also, targeted and affordable advertising & sponsorships are offered to help you promote your business effectively on a small budget.
A Healthy Local Economy – Be a part of a group that is committed to creating a strong local economy keeping our business momentum moving forward.
Our Members receive numerous promotional perks, exclusive advertising and networking options and additional exposure for their companies or organizations. Benefits of Membership Learn something new (or act as an expert) The Chamber’s Ambassador Committee will begin hosting educational programs in the fall of 2014. Topics ranging from customer service to office management and marketing are going to be covered. Further, sharing your expertise with the membership can establish you as an expert and when members need your type of product or service, they’ll call you first! Get free press Our monthly Chamber Connection newsletter and Every Friday News email blast gets distributed to hundreds of members and the community-at-large. This can provide a forum for getting your name out there. The Chamber Connection features a “Member News” section for you to gain additional free exposure. This can lead to not just potential customer leads, but other media exposure as well. Become a resource We provide top quality referral services. If you have a customer searching for a product or service that’s outside your area of knowledge, the Chamber can quickly put you in touch with potential businesses to assist them. Further, we provide referrals for member businesses and the general public all the time, your membership puts you on the referral list! Raise your profile Being active within the membership through participating in committees and volunteering your services can drive your profile awareness within the community, and put you in touch with decision makers in business. This high visibility opportunity can directly affect your bottom line. Increased exposure in multiple formats Our website, www.parkrapids.com, is heavily trafficked and highly search-engine optimized to provide resources and interest to local citizens and visitors alike. There are also many sponsorship opportunities within the Chamber’s Events Committee to provide you with increased awareness both to members and the general public.
Benefits
Our Objectives To create a spirit of cooperation in the Park Rapids Lakes Area; To actively represent our members' interests; To provide leadership by developing partnerships; To plan and develop strategies for our success. Vision Be a progressive, member-driven Chamber that successfully serves as a community partner to enhance and promote the Park Rapids Lakes Area as the ultimate destination to live, work and play. Who Can Join Chamber membership is open to any interested business, organization, or individual maintaining a voluntary annual dues investment. All employees of Chamber members are invited to participate in Chamber activities. We are financed through membership investment and creative fundraising efforts. The Chamber is not a tax-funded government organization. Why Join The Chamber is a membership-driven organization of business leaders who work together to improve our community and the area’s business climate. The effectiveness of the Chamber is entirely dependent on your support.
Membership is an Effective Business Strategy Strong Consumer Awareness Two-thirds of consumers believe that chamber members use good business practices, are reputable, care about their customers, and are involved in the community. If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber, consumers are 10% more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition. Major Impact on Your Business. Small businesses represent the largest segment of our chamber membership, and studies* indicate that chamber membership has consistent and powerful benefits for small business members.
49% increase in its consumer favorability rating
73% increase in consumer awareness
68% increase in its local reputation
80% increase in the likelihood that consumers will patronize the business in the future.
* The study was conducted by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm.
Business Engagement & Collaboration
Business Lead Generation and Referral
Networking Events
Educational and Professional Development Opportunities
Park Rapids Area Business Directory Listing (www.parkrapids.com)
Happy Pack Coupon Book (fee)
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Relocation & Community Information Packets
Business Information Center at the Visitor Center
Chamber Connection Monthly Newsletter
Sponsorship opportunities (fee)
Every Friday News Email Blast
Monthly Calendar of Events
Official Destination Marketing Organization
Tourism is a 29 million dollar industry in Hubbard County
Promotion of the Park Rapids tourism product (www.parkrapids.com)
Discovery Guide Magazine (fee)
Execution & Marketing of events to increase visitors (sponsorships available)
Regional and State Sport Show Exhibitions
Multi-Platform Media Campaigns
Tourism Lead Generation and Referral
Tourism Information Center & Wayside Rest 24/7
Close partnership with Explore Minnesota Tourism
What does the Chamber do?
Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 249 1204 Park Avenue South Park Rapids MN 56470 www.parkrapids.com nicole@parkrapids.com (218) 732-4111 phone (218) 732-4112 fax
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP 1 Person Home-Based $185 0-2 FTE* Employees $285 3-10 FTE* Employees $390 11-20 FTE* Employees $540 21-50 FTE* Employees $745 51-70 FTE* Employees $1025 71-100 FTE* Employees $1415 101+ FTE* Employees Negotiated *FTE Employees = Full Time Equivalent
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Second Business/Same Owner - 30% discount off General Membership for additional business
LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS General Membership based on FTE equivalent, plus $13.50 per bedroom & $3.25 per campsite
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS Associate (non-voting) $145 Nonprofit (non-voting) $125 Churches $125 Individual $85
Value Partnerships Enhanced Package Premium Membership $50 Additional Quicklink Category listing $30 Additional Category listings $10 Additional Voluntary Program Investment $_______________ please choose program: [ ] Tourism Marketing [ ] Membership [ ] Events [ ] Capital Improvement Investments are payable in advance and membership renews annually unless a 30 day written notice of cancellation is received. Membership investment in the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, but not as a charitable tax deduction for federal in-come tax purposes.
2014 Investment Schedule
Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 249 1204 Park Avenue South Park Rapids MN 56470 www.parkrapids.com nicole@parkrapids.com (218) 732-4111 phone (218) 732-4112 fax
1204 Park Avenue South PO Box 249
Park Rapids, MN 56470 PH: (218) 732-4111 | FAX: (218) 732-4112
chamber@parkrapids.com | www.parkrapids.com
YES NO Do you want this physical address listed on the Chamber website? YES NO
Membership Application Please complete the Membership Application and return it to the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce along with your annual investment. (Membership in the Park Rapids Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is a tax deductible business expense.)
BUSINESS NAME (If joining as an individual, list your name.)
PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS
Is there a secondary representative that we should include in our email list and in your business listing on your Chamber listing? Please add to the back of this form.
BILLING REPRESENTATIVE TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS
MAILING ADDRESS (if not the same as physical address) CITY STATE ZIP CODE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
WEBSITE EMAIL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE FAX TOLL FREE NUMBER
ALTERNATE TELEPHONE
HOME BASED BUSINESS
NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (FTE = total of hours worked in a calendar year and divided by 2080)
IS THERE SOMEONE THAT WE CAN THANK FOR REFERRING YOU TO THE PARK RAPIDS LAKES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS: (This information will be used to promote your business on our website, newsletter, etc.)
ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $____________ (Please see the Investment Schedule to calculate your annual investment.) Membership investments are due by the 1
st day of your renewal month. Investments automatically renew annually unless 30 days
written notice of cancellation is received.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE
YES NO Do you want your “alternate number” listed on the Chamber website?