Benefits of Membership
When you join the Chamber, you’re joining the largest, most active business-to-business network in Northwest Ottawa County. Your membership allows you to access services, marketing vehicles and networking opportunities that only members enjoy, and dues are structured so that membership is easily accessible to organizations of any size. Contact Pamela Blake at 616-842-4910 or e-mail at:
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. For more information, or simply click on this link to membership application to get started.
Whether it’s attending events, serving on a committee or participating in a roundtable group, Chamber membership will bring you face-to-face with potential customers, suppliers and service providers throughout the community. Go to the Chamber Programs page, the Chamber Events page, or the Committees and Volunteer Opportunities page to see all the ways the Chamber creates networking opportunities for members.
Business Resources
The Chamber serves as a clearing house for the resources you need to grow your business. Some of the services we offer our members include:
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Mailing lists and labels can be purchased by Chamber members for direct marketing efforts. Our database includes information on nearly 1,000 area businesses.
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Training and seminar discounts are given to members for all Chamber-sponsored workshops, seminars and training.
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Human resources information and assistance is given to members via workshops, area wage and benefits surveys, and summer employee lists.
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Training needs assessments and/or training plan development services are available to members at no charge.
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Manufacturing assistance is provided through tax abatement reviews, grant writing, financing options, demographic information, performance benchmarking, and wage and benefit surveys.
Chamber Membership Investment Schedule
Rates are as of 4/1/12
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No. of Emp.
| Annual Investment |
Max to Receive Mail
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Retail, Service, Professional, Industrial, Construction, Government
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| 1 - 5 |
$245/year |
2 people |
| 6 - 10 |
$320 |
3 people |
| 11 - 20 |
$410 |
3 people |
| 21 - 40 |
$525 |
4 people |
| 41 - 60 |
$750 |
4 people |
| 61 - 80 |
$1000 |
5 people |
| 81 - 100 |
$1250 |
5 people |
| 101 - 130 |
$1500 |
determine |
| 131+ |
$1500 + $3 per employee |
determine |
| Cap |
$3000 |
determine
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Banks/Financial Institutions
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Base Dues + Deposits in NW Ottawa County Area = $245 + $28/million in deposits
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| Accommodations |
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Base Dues + per room = $245 + $6/unit
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| Educational, Healthcare |
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Based on number of employees, cap $575
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| Non-Profits, Seasonal Attractions, Churches |
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Base Dues = $245 per year
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| Associate Members |
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For individuals only and no business affiliation is allowed = $140 per year
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| Seasonal Agricultural Businesses |
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$245 covers 5 full time/year-around employees. $3 per full-time employee per year thereafter.
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