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Benefits
of Membership
Join the Chamber
Thank
you for your interest in membership in the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce.
I hope this information will answer your questions regarding the
benefits of membership. As you will see, your investment in the
Chamber provides an amazing return. 
Joining the Chamber is easy. After
reading about the benefits of Chamber membership below, you can download
our dues
schedule and a membership
application.
Simply return your completed application and annual dues payment to our
office. You will then be contacted with additional membership information.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Chamber staff at (309) 346-2106, or email Bill
Fleming.
What
is the Chamber? What do you do?
If
you've never been involved in a Chamber of Commerce those are fair questions.
We could answer by stating that we are the primary representative,
cheerleader and promoter of our business community. According to
our mission statement, we promote the growth of the Pekin area through
the collective efforts of our members.
But still, you might ask, "Why should I join?"
or "What's in it for me?" The following is a list of the direct
benefits you receive when you join the Chamber.
| Direct Benefit For New Chamber Members |
Value
|
| Ribbon
Cutting Includes photo in the FOCUS newsletter, on the Chamber's website, and submission to the Pekin Daily Times. |
$335
|
| New
Member Announcement In the FOCUS newsletter and on the Chamber's website. |
$310
|
| New
Member Introduction As a new member, you're invited as our guest to the next Puttin' on Pekin breakfast where you are introduced to the membership. |
$40
|
| New
Member Gifts Many of our members provide welcome gifts to our new Chamber members. |
$358
|
| Life-Saving
Opportunity Harvard professor Robert Putnam, in his book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community (Simon and Schuster, 2000), cites many studies which show that social networks help you stay healthy. "...if you belong to no groups but decide to join one, you cut your risk of dying over the next year in half...it's a toss-up statistically whether you should stop smoking or start joining." |
Priceless
|
| Total Direct Benefit for New Chamber Members |
$1,043
|
The chart above details the value of the benefits you receive when you join the Chamber. But there are additional benefits that you and all Chamber members receive each year.
| Annual Benefit For Chamber Members |
Value
|
| On-line
Membership Listing Listing in membership directory on pekin.net website that receives over 2100 unique visits per week |
$100
|
| Membership
Wall Plaque Gives you instant credibility with customers and the public. They see you are a proud member of an established business organization. |
$100
|
| Information
Resource & Business Referrals The Chamber receives requests each day for the names, addresses, and phone numbers of local businesses and professionals. We provide referral preference to our members. |
$50
|
| Networking
Opportunities Attending Business AFTER Hours, Business BEFORE Hours, and Puttin' On Pekin breakfasts gives you access to the community's leaders, with more than 660 contact opportunities. |
$264
|
| Puttin'
On Pekin Breakfasts For the cost of breakfast, you'll have a chance to promote yourself with flyers, announcements, and door prizes. Plus you might win a door prize! |
$147
|
| Membership
Discounts As a Chamber member you'll receive discounted offers for advertising in local media, Chamber publications and booth rental at the Pekin Business EXPO. Plus, you can have a free listing of all Chamber members. |
$374
|
| Chamber
Checks Last year over $19,000 was redirected to Chamber members through our Pekin Chamber Checks gift certificate program. |
$49
|
| Legislative
Advocacy & Information The Chamber participates in the legislative process, advocating those issues that will create a vibrant business environment. |
$100
|
| Quality
of Life Community events contribute to the vibrant business environment and provide our members with sponsorship and promotional opportunities. These events include the Marigold Festival, the Marigold Golf Tourney, and the July 4th Honor America Fireworks Celebration. |
$250
|
| Proactive
Marketing The Chamber markets the Pekin area as a great place to live, work, shop and play, fulfilling our mission to promote the growth of the Pekin area. |
Priceless
|
| Total Annual Benefit to Chamber Members |
$1,434
|
| Total Benefits to Chamber Members in first year |
$2,477
|
Value
Our
members receive a large return on a relatively small dues investment.
For as little as 53 cents a day, Chamber members have the support
of a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers. Members can
be assured the Chamber will be a good steward of their investment. We
operate on a conservative, balanced budget, following the best fiscal
practices, to ensure the long term financial health of the organization.
Ready
to Join?
You can download our dues
schedule and a membership
application.
Simply return your completed application and annual dues payment to our
office at 402 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554. You will then
be contacted with additional membership information.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Chamber staff at (309) 346-2106, or email Bill
Fleming
Values listed above are estimated averages, and subject to change without notice. Your actual experience may vary.
402 Court Street, PO Box 636
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-2106 fax 346-2104