Dear Potential Chamber Member,

Enclosed is information regarding membership in The Chamber of the Iowa Great Lakes.

Our Chamber serves the entire Okoboji area including: Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, Okoboji and Milford, as well as the surrounding area. We market the area as a whole, not just an individual town. We have approximately 375 members, with a variety of businesses and services in the area.

If you have any questions regarding this information or anything about the Chamber, please do not hesitate to call..Should you decide to enroll now - and I hope you do - the Enrollment Form is included for you to complete and remit with payment. We look forward to partnering with you on our many events!

Sincerely,

Kari KarnesDirector of MembershipIGL Chamber of Commercekari@okobojichamber.com

Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 9 – 243 W Broadway, Arnold’s Park, IA 51331 | (712) 332-2107

Membership Enrollment FormIowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

243 W. Broadway – PO Box 9Arnolds Park, IA 51331

Our annual investment to enhance the quality of life and business in the Iowa Great Lakes area will be $_________paid annually.

Investment Category:

Business Name: _________________________________________________

Owner: ________________________________________________________

Manager: _______________________________________________________

Business Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: _____________________

Website(s): _____________________________________________________

Facebook & Social Media: ________________________________________

Email Addresses: ________________________________________________

Business Address: ________________________________________________

Business Mailing Address: _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Number of Years in Business: ________ Number of Employees: _________

Other significant information: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 9 – 243 W Broadway, Arnold’s Park, IA 51331 | (712) 332-2107

From The Chamber’s President & CEO, Jeff Thee

Thank you for your consideration of membership in the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber Team and I are anxious to do what we can to make your business better. From running promotions that bring more people to our area or conducting educational seminars that benefit you and your employees, we are always looking for ways to improve our business climate and the quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes Area.

Your membership allows you more than just participation in our programs. We also welcome your input and involvement into the design and types of programs we conduct. As we plan the future of our community, we welcome your involvement in our committees and boards. I would also encourage your thoughts and comments. Contact any of the Chamber Team members at 712-332-2107.

With your assistance and participation, we can maintain a positive course as we move our community into the future, a future that will benefit all of our citizens.

From The Chamber Board President, Norm Johnson (2014-2016)

As a prospective member of the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce you have undoubtedly asked yourself “why should I join?” As a fellow business owner in the Iowa Great Lakes I am proud to be a member of the Chamber and do so because of the excellent return on my annual investment. For a small portion of my annual marketing budget I receive tremendous value through the following Chamber member benefits:

H Opportunity to attract new customers through Chamber sponsored activities such as Winter Games, Walleye Weekend, Fall Fest, Boji Bike Rally and more

H Networking with fellow Iowa Great Lakes business owners at Business After Five, the Chamber Annual Meeting and a variety of other events

H Serve as an Iowa Navy Commodore, our ambassador groupH Great marketing benefits for your business through word-of-mouth,

social media, press releases and email campaigns. The Chamber is often Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 9 – 243 W Broadway, Arnold’s Park, IA 51331 | (712)

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the first call made when potential visitors plan a vacation.H Legislative support for your business through Chamber organized events

and visits with state officials on topics directly affecting your business.H Community engagement and involvement.H In short, the Chamber does many of the “little things” I often don’t have

time to do myself. The Chamber takes an already great area to live and work and makes it even better. Join today!

Benefits of Being a Chamber Member

H Increased business based on recruitment and Chamber referralsH Informational packets provided for prospective businesses H Chamber Dollars Program – redemption of Chamber Buck as checks at

your business- in essence, an Iowa Great Lakes gift card!H Membership listing on www.okobojichamber.com &

www.vacationokoboji.com H Fraud Alert NotificationsH Business After Five Networking OpoortunitiesH Workshops/Seminars/Annual EventsH Marketing via social media, press releases and e-mail campaignsH Membership Directory H Research and statistics through Chamber/Tourism contacts H Tax deductible as a legitimate business expense H Iowa Navy Commodores for greetings, ribbon cuttings, etc. H Business recognition in projectsH Opportunities for members to participate on boards, committees, etc.H Mailing and phone number list of all Chamber members for your useH Chamber Waves email newsletter & Member-to-Member

communicationsH Partner with Corridor of Economic Development for future area

development H Chamber works as advocate with area legislators on issues important

hereH Special Events:

H University of Okoboji Winter Games H Great Walleye Weekend H Boji Bike Rally

Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 9 – 243 W Broadway, Arnold’s Park, IA 51331 | (712) 332-2107

H Fall FestH Annual meeting H July 4th Fireworks Display

Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber Team

Jeff Thee, President & CEO-The Chamber 712-332-6501jeff@okobojichamber.com

Jen Johnson-Ross Program Director-The Chamber 712-332-6505jen@okobojichamber.com

Kari KarnesDirector of Membership – The Chamber 712-332-6502kari@okobojichamber.com

The Chamber Board of Directors 2014

Erin Davelaar Mammoth Marketingerin@mammothmarketing.com

Jason HarringtonLakes Regional Healthcarejharrington@lakeshealth.org

Greg Jenness TurnerJenness Funeral Home greg@turnerfuneralhomes.com

Norm Johnson YMCA norm.johnson@okobojiymca.com

Mark Richter

The Three Sonsuniversityofmark@gmail.com

Andy Schultz The State Bank aschultz@statebankspiritlake.com

Matt Schmeling Spirit Lake gmspiritlake2@ledgestonehospitality.com

Jeff Vierkant Pure Fishing jdvierkant@purefishing.com

Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 9 – 243 W Broadway, Arnold’s Park, IA 51331 | (712) 332-2107

Kevin Wharton Perkins Restaurant

kevwharton@me.com

It PAYS to be a Chamber Member

If dollar values could be placed on services and programs of The Chamber, this is what it some of them might look like:

Registered lobbyists working with local, state and federal officials to represent your business interest ………………………..…………$600

Ribbon cutting ceremony and promotion in the Lakes News

Shopper, The Dickinson County News & Social Media ………………….…$200

Listing on www.vacationokoboji.com Membership Directory ………… $120 Referrals from The Chamber

(providing an average of 300+ overall referrals monthly) ………....... $50 Courtesy listing in the award-winning Vacation Okoboji …………...…. $50 Membership window sticker to show clients and customers that you care about the Iowa Great Lakes ………………….……………..…

$20 Lakes Breaks Program participation …………………………………………………

$100 Business After Five (per event) ……………………………………………….…...…

$10 Clear Dollar of Profit presentations ………………………………….……..………

$200Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 9 – 243 W Broadway, Arnold’s Park, IA 51331 | (712)

332-2107

Lunch ‘n Learn educational opportunities ………………………….….….……$50

Legislative Update presentations (per event) …………………………..….…$20

University of Okoboji Winter Games presence ……………………………..…Priceless

Walleye Weekend benefit to Iowa Easter Seals (annually) ………………$10,000

Walleye Weekend benefits to local members ……………………………….…Varies

4th of July Fireworks ………………………………………………………………..……… $100

G.O.L.F.-Great Okoboji Lakes Finale golf tournament …………….…… $100 Access to Chamber Dollars program ………………………………….

……………… Hundreds

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the business, civic, tourism and agricultural interests of our

members and area residents and to further the development and protection of all our resources

Membership Investment Schedule

The Chamber’s Membership Investment schedule is for a 12-month period. Your membership starts with the day your payment is received until the same day the following year. Rates are not pro-rated with the first full year payment required to activate membership.

AMUSEMENT COMPLEX $580.00 (base)plus $115.00 / activity

BEAUTY & BARBER

SHOPS$170.00 (base)

CAMPING$200.00 (base)plus $2.50 / site

CONVENIENCE STORES$170.00 (base) plus $12.00 / hose

Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 9 – 243 W Broadway, Arnold’s Park, IA 51331 | (712) 332-2107

CONTRACTORS / BUILDING TRADE$170.00 (base)

DEALERSHIPSAuto-Boat-Motorcycle-RV-Snowmobile$220.00 (base)plus $30.00 / employee

DISTRIBUTORS$220.00 (base)plus $2.50 / site

FARMERS$100.00 (base)

FINANCIALNegotiated ($15 / million)

FOOD & BEVERAGE$195.00 (base)Restaurant (no bar)$195.00 plus $.60 / seatBar & Restaurant$195.00 plus $1.15/seatBar - $195.00

GASOLINE STATION$40.00 / hose$400.00 maximum

GOLF COURSES$220.00 / 9 holes

GROCERY$175.00 / checkout$900.00 maximum

INSURANCE$195.00 / agency(2 agents or less)$400.00 over 2 agents

LUMBER

$170.00 (base) plus$30.00 / employee

MANUFACTURING$220.00 (base)plus $2.30 / employee

MEDIA$220.00 (base) plus $30.00 / employee

PRINTERS$220.00 (base)

PROFESSIONALS$220.00 / firm1 professionalplus $100.00 each additional doctor, chiropractor, dentist, lawyer, engineer, accountant, optometrist, and / or certified public accountant

REAL ESTATE AGENCIES$260.00 (2 agents or less)$500.00 (3 agents or more)

RECREATIONAL$170.00 (base)plus $60.00 / activity

RESORTS$8.00 / unit$136.50 minimum

RETAIL$170.00 (base)plus $30.00 / employee

SERVICE (non-construction)

$170.00 (base)

THEATERS$230.00 (base)

UTILITIESThese regulated agencies usetheir approved schedules or by agreement

ASSOCIATE (INDIVIDUALS)$65.00 (base)

SUSTAINING MEMBER$170.00 (base)

Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 9 – 243 W Broadway, Arnold’s Park, IA 51331 | (712) 332-2107