- Ability to accept Hartley Chamber bucks
As a Chamber member, you are able to participate in the Chamber Bucks program. This program encourages people to shop LOCALLY.
- Ability to participate in the Christmas cash loan program
Each year starting in November, United Community Bank and Savings Bank work with the Chamber to present a Christmas cash loan program to residents. You as a Chamber member may participate in this program to promote shopping in Hartley.
- Advertising opportunities
The Chamber offers countless opportunities to showcase your business: newsletter, event committees, spotlight in local newspaper, Chamber website
- Business After-Hours events
Each month the Chamber hosts a get-together where members have the opportunity meet, exchange business cards, and talk business in a relaxed and informal setting. Members take turns sponsoring this event, which gives them the opportunity to address the group and update them on current activities within his or her particular business.
- Chamber spotlight – website & newspaper
Each Chamber member will be spotlighted in the local newspaper and website with a local picture of the business and write-up about the business.
- City map
- Committee/ board participation/ volunteering
Participation on the Chamber Board or volunteering on committees offers members additional opportunities to meet business and professional people.Volunteering at Chamber events helps the community while promoting your business.
- Economic development – HEDC & OBEDC opportunities
The Hartley Chamber of Commuerce supports and works closely with the Hartley Economic Development Committee to actively pursue business opportunities coming to Hartley and to create economic growth for our city.
- Meals - 2 FREE dinners included in dues
There are two meals offered during the year: Annual Meeting and Fall Meeting. Each member receives 2 FREE meal tickets to be used at either of the two events.
- Membership directory - website & newspaper
As a Chamber member, your business is listed on the Chamber website and in the local newspaper. Chamber members may have access to the Hartley Chamber maling list at no cost for networking with other businesses.
- New members receive first 6 months FREE membership
After sending your application for membership, you receive your first 6 months of membership FREE
- Newsletter – members receive monthly email
Each member receives the monthly Chamber newsletter by e-mail or postal mail. The Chamber's monthly newsletter keeps you informed on what's happening in the Chamber and business community.
- Referrals
Each year the Chamber receives inquiries about local businesses. We refer Chamber members first.
- Ribbon cutting
Chamber Representatives will welcome your business to the community whth a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony whether you are a new business or reopening to a new location. The Sentinel News will be notified to take pictures and publish a story on your opening.
- Social networking through Chamber events
Sponsoring the Chamber and its events and activites are opportunities for community & business recognition of your business. All employees of member businesses and organizations can participate in all Chamber of Commerce events and volunteer opportunities.
- Special sponsorship opportunities
Members may sponsor an event and receive additional advertising benefits.
- Tax deductible
Membership dues may be a tax-deductable business expense.
- Town information
- Visitor’s guide
Your business will be listed in the directory of the Hartley Visitor's Guide free of charge.
- Website Exposure
You will receive free listing on the Chamber Website, www.hartleybusinesses.com. Includes an image (logo or photo), address, your e-mail address, and a brief business description. Also a free link to your company's website.
- Welcome packets
Hartley Chamber members may submit flyersk/brochures for insertion into the Welcome Packets given to new businesses and residents moving to our community.
- Yearly Chamber sponsored events
Chamber-sponsored events throught the year bring members together for both business and pleasure. |
