Membership Application
Renewing your membership?
How much are membership annual investment dues? (See comparison chart.)
What is included in your chamber membership?*
DIRECT BENEFITS:
All chamber members are included in our online membership directory.
When contacted, we refer customers directly to you.
Directory also helps with SEO / SEM.**
Communications are sent weekly with business updates and upcoming events (this email).
Marketing campaigns are built to tell your story (updates), share your events (calendar), and post to social media.***
Other opportunities may include:
Use of Conference Room for Meetings or Small Events (up to 50 people). Contact the chamber for availability.
Energy Buying Group to Reduce Electricity Costs
Networking events and monthly lunches.
Event sponsorship and participation.
One-on-one consulting or assistance.****
INDIRECT BENEFITS:
Partnerships working together to improve our community:
Chamber board of directors, business leaders, community leaders, elected officials, DCEO, SBDC, LWIA, Kaskaskia College, Illinois Extension, local schools, and other resources... to name a few.
Proactive public relations and marketing to change the perception of our community from negative to positive.
Social media for Centralia Chamber, Balloon Fest, and See Centralia.
Positive relationships with local media, Discover Downstate Tourism, and other media outlets.
The greatest asset is our MEMBERS!
By collectively working together, we can benefit from each other.
* With a tiered dues structure, we can offer more benefits and opportunities. See something missing, and we can look into adding it for all our members.
** Technology is ever-changing and we try to stay on top of ways to keep you on top. #1 rule of marketing is "BE FOUND" and we can help you.
*** Let us know if you have something to share. We'll be happy to help.
**** Have a question about technology, marketing, or fundraising? Just call. Need more in-depth, hands-on, or training? We can talk about that, too.
