Why should you become a member of the Chamber? Because membership secures active representation of your business. Membership builds your business success through the many contacts made. By joining with the hundreds of other businesses that are members, Chamber membership can work for you by:

• Influencing local, state and federal government on issues affecting your business
• Developing marketing strategies and activities that promote our area as a destination for business and living
• Coordinating economic development, business retention and recruitment efforts
• Providing networking opportunities
• Sponsoring events benefiting our business community
• Hosting and maintaining a website
• Promoting educational seminars on common work-place issues

As a member of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, you'll receive a wide range of benefits.  Some advantages are extended to you without effort, other advantages are yours for the taking when you actively engage in our exclusive tools to grow your business. 

We're looking forward to seeing you take advantage these powerful tools.

Advertising Opportunities

Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - Promote your business with an ad or insert in monthly publication mailed to all Chamber members. Distribution: 600
Membership Directory - Classified and alphabetical listings of all Chamber members. 1,000 distributed to members, new and potential residents
City Map - Updated street map of Elk River displays members' ads. Distribution: 10,000
Discover Elk River - Kit presented to new residents in the area - insert your brochure or advertising piece
Brochure Racks - Display area for members' brochures and pamphlets in Chamber lobby
Business Expo - Showcase your product or service to thousands in one day

Services Offered to Members

Referral Service - Member services listed by category in response to thousands of inquiries each year
Bulk Mailing Program - Using the Chamber's bulk mailing permit results in cost savings for businesses
Membership Address Labels - Pressure sensitive mailing labels of all Chamber members and other area businesses
Gift Certificate Program - Encourages buying locally and makes it easy for businesses to give employee incentives and bonuses or to make contributions to community events and organizations
Business Seminars - Workshops and seminars for professional development, business information and employee training
For Members Only - Use of Chamber meeting room, popcorn machine, waterproof canopy

Networking

Membership Meetings - Third Tuesday of each month with speakers on timely topics
Business After Hours - Monthly business card exchange
Legislative Breakfasts - Provide members opportunity to meet legislators and discuss key issues
Committees - Participate and make contacts through varied Chamber and community programs
Leadership Elk River - Personal leadership development and access to community leaders
New Member Contacts - Breakfast held quarterly for all new members
Annual Meeting and Auction - Held in September
Golf tournament - Network on and off the golf course