Chamber Offers Value During 2009 Membership Drive

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is holding a membership drive through the month of November. New and existing members alike can benefit from these limited-time offers.

“We recognize that times are tough out there and we want to do what we can to help our members,” says Amy Little, executive director. “We thought it was important to add value and at the same time find ways to reward our members for their participation in the business community.”

The Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit 501c6 organization with 550 existing members. The Chamber promotes, support and develops the business community of the Greater Sandpoint area.

New members who join before November 30th receive a number of great benefits, including having their initiation fee of $25 waived. In addition, there are free advertising opportunities exclusive to new members valuing over $260.

New members will also be guaranteed a listing in the Chamber’s new and improved business directory. New this year over 7,000 copies will be printed, with approximately 6,500 copies inserted in the Bonner County Daily Bee. Chamber membership levels range from $100 for non-profits to $455 for businesses with 21 to 30 employees, with additional investment levels with added exposure for those with 31 or more.

Current Chamber members also have an opportunity to save money and earn credits on their next annual dues statements. Any current members who sign up a new member are eligible for a $25 credit towards their next annual dues statement for each new member they sign up. In addition, members who pay dues to other business organizations and maintain good standing are eligible for a 10 percent discount on their Greater Sandpoint Chamber dues.

The Chamber also recognizes that local businesses sometimes have a second business or a second location that they would like to have a separate business listing for. Now through November 30th, members can list their second locations for as little as $100 per year. All offers expire November 30th, 2009.

For more information, visit SandpointChamber.com or call 263-2161.