Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Mission:
The Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce was formed for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial, educational and civic organizations and to promote tourism within our surrounding community.
Officers:
Ronda Taber
Nicki Peterson
Dr. Steve Bont
John Addison
Board Members:
Tod Griffith
Kay Edling
Marilyn Chesnik
Penny Nissen
Kraig Fiedler
Braham Monuments
Wandering Epicurean
Edling Funeral Home
Holiday Station Store
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chamber membership is an investment in the present and future of the individual's and the community's welfare. Any firm or individual sharing a common interest in community improvement is eligible for membership. Annual fees may be mailed to PO Box 451, Grantsburg, WI 54840:
2010 Membership Dues:
ONLY $35 for Individuals and/or Couples (community supporters, retired leaders, elected officials)
$50 – Non-Profit Organization, Church, Home-Based Business
$75 – Business with 1-5 employees
$125 – Business with 6-10 employees
$150 – Business with 11-25 employees
$175 - Business with 26-49 employees
$200 - Business with 50+ employees
*Owner does count as 1 employee and 1 part-time employee counts as 1/2 an employee (therefore, 2 part-time employees = 1 employee).
You may fill out the application here:
Chamber Membership Benefits:
Special Events and Community Festivals
The Chamber produces several special events each year including Big Gust Days, Grantoberfest and Santa Day. These events bring new tourism dollars to town and enhance Grantsburg’s quality of life. They also offer members sponsorship and networking opportunities.
Website
Our website includes a directory of businesses with descriptions of your business, contact information and a link to your website. With hundreds of hits each month, it has become a great resource for those visiting our area or looking to do business in Grantsburg. The website also contains a community calendar where anything and everything can be included via a simple and easy form submission. Finally, the website will act as your resource for Chamber information, newsletters, meeting agendas and minutes.
Referrals
The Chamber fields many inquiries every year asking for suggestions on good providers of a product or service. It is our policy to refer to Chamber members first.
Brochure Distribution
We have several outlets in the Grantsburg area who are happy to showcase your brochures for visitors.
Networking Events
The Chamber provides a social setting for Chamber members to mingle and learn more about one another in hopes of increasing each other’s businesses.
Member Ribbon Cuttings
The Chamber promotes new business through regular ribbon cuttings.
Newsletter
The Chamber produces a monthly newsletter that includes a spotlight on a different Chamber member each month, Chamber meeting highlights, events, etc. Members may insert advertising and coupons in the newsletter for free.
Committees
Work side by side with other Chamber volunteers on special committees.
Membership Decal
Promote that you’re a Chamber member by sticking this decal in your window. Consumers are 44% more likely to think favorably of a small business if they are a member of their local Chamber and 66% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company (according to www.amherstarea.com/files/chamber-value.pdf).
Social Media Exposure
Grantsburg, WI has a Facebook fan page with nearly 500 fans as of Nov. 2009. Our marketing person will promote your event or sale for you.
Promotion of our Community
We actively promote our area through various forms of media, including a widely distributed brochure about Grantsburg, website advertising, regional and local tourism publications, local newspaper advertisements, radio ads, etc.
More benefits to come in 2010 such as:
•Gift Certificate Program to promote shopping locally
•More fun events throughout the year
•Educational Programs to feature speakers on topics of interest to the business community
•More joint marketing opportunities
Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce
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