MEMBER BENEFITS
The Value of How We Help You Promote Your
BusinessADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Value: Ability to Target The Business Community.
Your membership will give you opportunities to
advertise your business in the Chamber newsletter,
BusinessLink, on the map, in the Directory and,
coming soon, on the Chamber’s web site.
BULK MAIL PERMIT USAGE
Value: Over $160.
As a member, you are entitled to use the Chamber’s
Bulk Mail permit, so you don’t have to get your own.
Just follow the USPS guidelines for Standard Bulk
Mail and save!
CHAMBER PLAQUE
Value: Plaque & Reputation of Chamber Businesses
You’ll receive a plaque to hang in your place of
business to let your customers know you have the
strength of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce behind
you.
COMPLIMENTARY AD
Value: $30.
New members receive a business card-size ad on the
Chamber page in the Lincoln News Messenger, free of
charge.
DIRECTORY AND WEB PAGE LISTINGS
Value: more than $200.
When people decide to look for products or services,
they’ll find your business in the printed Directory
or the Addendum, and on the Chamber web site.
FLYERS
Value: $125.+
Need to get a message out about a special product,
service, sale, or event you’re having? You can
include your flyer in our monthly mailing to Chamber
members for only $50. That’s less than ten cents
each!
MAILING LABELS
Value: More than $50
As a member, you can purchase a set of mailing
labels of Chamber members for only $50. - less than
ten cents per label!
MAP
Value: $4.
New members receive one map of Lincoln at no charge.
Non-members pay $4. You can purchase maps for your
clients, and even advertise in the next map we
print. Purchase additional maps at half price and
save $2 per map!
RIBBON-CUTTING PROMOTION & EVENT
Value: $150. - $300.
We’ll help schedule, promote, and coordinate a
ribbon cutting event to kick off your new business,
grand opening, anniversary, or new owner/change in
management. We’ll also take a picture, give you a
copy, and may publish it in various Chamber
materials or on our web pages.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Value: Great Exposure For Your Business!
You’ll have opportunities to promote your business
through your sponsorship of Chamber events,
programs, seminars, or meetings.
BUSINESS REFERRALS
Value: Priceless!!
When people ask us where to go for certain products
or service (and they do, all the time), we give them
the names and contact information of current Chamber
members.
How We Give You Great Networking Opportunities
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ORIENTATION
No Charge
We start by giving you an opportunity to introduce
yourself and meet other new members when you come to
find out about your member benefits at our monthly
Chamber Orientation.
MEETINGS
$15 to No Charge
The Chamber’s Monthly Breakfast Meeting is a deal at
only $15 (advance payment). Not only do you get a
great breakfast, you’ll have lots of opportunities
to hand out your business card – or place it on the
Networking table. At this meeting, you’ll hear the
latest announcements and we usually have a guest
speaker to fill you in on topics that are important
to you as a member of the Lincoln business
community. We introduce new members, and frequently
we incorporate a fun networking exercise designed to
help you break the ice with a person you don’t know.
MIXERS
No Charge
Did you know that some Chambers charge for their
mixers? So far we don’t so take advantage of a
chance to meet a new potential customer or colleague
at the next Chamber mixer!
RIBBON CUTTINGS
No Charge
Come to a ribbon cutting to support a new member and
meet other members and Ambassadors. Before you know
it, you’ll be forming new friendships and business
relationships.
SEMINARS
No Charge
Our “It’s Your Business” seminars are open to all
members and are either no charge or minimal charge.
While you’re learning, you’re also networking!
How We Work To Create a Strong Local Economy
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WE DON’T JUST WANT OUR MEMBERS TO BE
SUCCESSFUL, WE DEPEND ON IT!
Who wouldn’t want to live and work where the economy
is thriving? When our members are doing well, so are
we, and that’s why a top priority is ensuring that
our local economy is strong.
REPRESENT LOCAL BUSINESS INTERESTS
We represent local business with the City’s Economic
Development Council, and continually look for ways
in which we can positively impact business and the
economy in the Lincoln area.
How We Promote Our Community, and You!
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THE LINCOLN AREA COMMUNITY
Even though the face of the Lincoln community is
ever-changing we are proud that again, our members
told us in our most recent survey that they feel the
Lincoln Chamber does a great job of promoting our
community. And we plan to continue doing a great
job! You become a beneficiary of community promotion
activities because you are part of the Lincoln
business community.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Most people like to have fun, and let’s face
it...community events are supposed to be fun! The
Lincoln Area Chamber helps put that fun together
with our 4th of July Parade, Holiday Parade,
Shopper’s Festival, Showcase of food & Spirits, just
to name a few. Whether you’re an event volunteer, or
a participant, you benefit by expanding your
potential business network through the people you
meet and associations you form. All while having
fun!
LINCOLN ALL AMERICA CITY BID
When the City of Lincoln decided to compete for the
coveted National Civic League’s All America City
Award in 2005, the Chamber was heavily involved in
the application process and preparations for the
final presentation in Atlanta. Lincoln didn’t win
but was among the finalists...Maybe next year?
How We Talk to Government For Business Link
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Through the Chamber’s Government Relations
Committee, we represent local business with City,
County, State, and Federal government entities. One
example is participation in the annual Chamber
Capitol-to-Capitol trip to Washington D.C. where, in
2006, the South Placer region was represented by
nearly 100 delegates to talk to legislators on
water, air, and transportation issues.
REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF BUSINESS WITH
GOVERNMENT
We take a position on issues and represent local
business with the City of Lincoln, Placer County and
other government agencies. We continually look for
ways in which we can positively impact the Lincoln
area business community. |