*The Evanston Chamber of commerce is a clearinghouse for Evanston information.

*The Evanston Chamber of Commerce provides monthly informative luncheons as well as seminars and workshops specific to business concerns and issues.

*The Evanston Chamber of commerce provides networking opportunities for members such as monthly luncheons, ribbon cuttings and mixers.

*The Evanston Chamber of Commerce refers their members to hundreds of inquireies each year. A list of inquiries is sent free upon request.

*Your business can provide material and coupons that can be handed out at the Chamber as well as placed in relocation and tourism packets.

*Display your brochures, menus, business cards, etc… at the Evanston Chamber of Commerce!

*Include your personal items in welcome bags distributed at ribbon cuttings and conferences held throughout the year.

*Free host packets for prospective clients, employees, and industries relocating to our area.

*Free relocation packets for individuals and families moving to Evanston.

*Advertising community events via weekly email blasts, on our website, community calendar, in newsletters and posted at the Chamber office.

*Governmental Affairs Committee updates on legislative issues.

*Host and co-host various seminars, workshops, programs and luncheons.

*Develop and promote tourism in our office. The Evanston Chamber of Commerce distributes tourist information and has one on one contact with hundreds of individuals visiting our community.

*The Evanston Chamber of Commerce keeps people shopping local- we offer the only Gift Card program in Evanston.

*Host numerous public forums.

*Involved in many Evanston events including the Annual “Spice the Ice” Chili Cook-Off, Business Expo/Volunteer Fair, Evanston Brewfest, Festival of Trees, and the Annual Christmas Home/Business Tour.

*Ticket sales outlet for various events.

Consumers are…

*44% more likely to think favorably about a Chamber member than a business that is not a member of the Chamber.

*57 % more likely to think positive of its local reputation.

*63% more likely to shop with that business in the future.

All this included FREE with your membership!

On average the membership cost is only $20.50 per month… only .68 per day! What a bargain!

*Membership with the US Chamber of commerce ($250 Value)

*Membership with the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce ($125 value)

*Listing in the Membership Directory ($75 Value)

*Weekly Email Blasts ($200 Value)

*Advertising in monthly newsletters ($350 Value)

*Website Advertising- includes the membership directory and links to member websites ($200 Value)

*Use of the Chambers Bulk Mail Permit- min. mailing of 200 pieces ($75 Value)

*Membership Mailing List ($125 Value)

*Free Faxing ($150 Value)

*Daily referrals in person and by telephone

*Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening ceremonies offered

*Receive monthly newsletters

*Receive economic updates and indicators in monthly newsletter and by email

*New member and renewal updates in monthly newsletter

*Business cards and brochures displayed at the Chamber Office ($50 Value)

*Discounts to luncheons ($48 Value)

*Weekly networking opportunities

*Involvement in the community

TOTAL VALUE= $1,648.00