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Chamber membership provides a direct return on your investment. The Chamber provides increased visibility to new member businesses and existing members at no additional cost. The free media exposure, networking opportunities and referrals your company receives through Chamber membership will help save you a significant amount of money. Other exclusive member benefits are available to your business at a reduced cost.
FREE
publicity in the Business Connection magazine mailed to 4,500 businesses
FREE Web
site listing, including your company name, phone number and city location
FREE
membership plaque to display at your business
FREE assistance
with ribbon cuttings and grand openings
FREE
categorical listings (two categories) & an alphabetical listing in the
Buyers’ Guide
FREE
Buyers’ Guide business and community directory
FREE
Business Connection magazine subscription
Other Direct
Benefits include:
Group Health, Dental and
Vision Insurance (some plans offer discounts)
Discount on auto
insurance through AAA
Discounts on products and
services including office supplies, handyman services, hotels, accounting
services, printing, catering, cellular phones and many more
Discounts on advertising
in the Business Connection
Exclusive advertising
privileges in the Buyers’ Guide
Volunteer opportunities
through our event committees and councils
Exclusive marketing
opportunities at events including the “After Business, Ours”
(exhibitor tables for members only; discounted admission for members)
Discounted booth prices
at the annual Business & Lifestyles Exposition
Business Connection: A monthly, business-to-business magazine that provides members with current information on Chamber events, legislative news, member highlights and a listing of new members.
Buyer's Guide Directory: Produced annually, this book offers members a complimentary alphabetical listing and three categorical listings, along with opportunities to advertise. This book also contains all City, County, State and Federal Legislative Officials; Board Members and Officers; Chamber Committees and their members; State of Michigan Departments and Agencies.
Internet Web Site: (www.swccc.org) Offers members an economical way to promote their business through alphabetical and categorical listings; provides information on Chamber events, programs and services; includes links to other business services and organizations; contains demographics on the 21 communities of the Southern Wayne County region.
Member-to-Member
Discount Program: Established to encourage the "buy member"
effort, the
Member Advantage program is a complimentary service that allows members to offer exclusive
discounts to other Chamber members. There is no cost to participate in the
program.
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MEMBER DISCOUNTS $$$$
Health
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Care
Choices HMO
Total Healthcare 500*
Total Health Choice*
Dental
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Golden Dental Plans*
Total Health Choice*
Vision
Total Health Choice*
Golden Dental Plans
Hearing Beltone
*discounted rates for SWCRC members
For
more information, contact
Networking
The Chamber hosts
numerous events specifically designed to help members network with one
another and establish valuable relationships with potential new clients.
"After Business, Ours" - a mini-expo held monthly at a different location, featuring, hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, door prizes. Cost to attend: $5/member, $15/non-members. Display tables for members only-$45
Monthly Legislative Forums hosting key public officials. Cost to attend: $15 p/p or $150/table (includes lunch)
Business
& Lifestyles Exposition - an annual event held in April showcasing Chamber member businesses with
over 100 exhibits.
Black Tie Preview Party – opening night of the Business & Lifestyles Exposition, featuring food and refreshments from 30 of the area’s finest restaurants, hotel, caterers and bakeries.
Golf Outing & Dinner
- held the first Monday in June at the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club,
Steak
Roast
- held in September every year, featuring the choice of a steak or chicken
dinner
Salute
To Government Officials - an annual event held in December to honor elected officials
New Member Receptions - held every quarter at a different location to welcome new members to the Chamber and to provide networking opportunities; features hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, door prizes and the opportunity to meet the Board of Directors, Ambassadors and staff.
MEMBERSHIP
DUES STRUCTURE
Dues are based on the number
of employees
0-5 ($160.00)
6-12 ($170.00)
13-25 ($225.00)
26-50 ($281.00)
51-75 ($336.00)
76-100 ($392.00)
101-150 ($447.00)
151-200 ($503.00)
201-250 ($558.00)
251-300 ($614.00)
301-400 ($697.00)
401-500 ($808.00)
501-600 ($919.00)
601-700 ($1,030.00)
701-800 ($1,141.00)
801-1000 ($1,252.00)
1001-1100 ($1,363.00)
1101-1200 ($1,474.00)
1201-1300 ($1,585.00)
1301-1400 ($1,696.00)
1401 and above, plus $1.00 per employee.
We
invite you to enjoy the benefits of our organization. Please stop by and
visit our office, attend some of our networking events and discover more
about what the Chamber can do for your business.
The Chamber office is located in the Horizon Business Center West,
20600 Eureka Road, Suite 315 in Taylor.
You may also contact us by phone at 734-284-6000
or complete
the on-line membership
application form.
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Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber
20600 Eureka Road • Taylor, MI 48180-5306
Phone: (734) 284-6000 • Fax: (734) 284-0198
E-mail: info@swccc.org
Site
URL: http://www.swccc.org/
Copyright 1998-2006 by SWCRC.