BENEFITS OF JOINING THE CHAMBER

Quarterly Chamber Page in the Versailles Republican

The newspaper devotes an entire page to the Chamber on the first Thursday of the new quarter. Chamber members can advertise on this page at reduced rates. This provides additional visibility for our member businesses and organizations.

Networking Opportunities

Visibility and networking is available through the monthly board meetings and Chamber events.

Business Counseling

Individual counseling is offered to Chamber members through the Small Business Development Center in Madison.

Training Opps

Training and networking programs that help business and community leaders increase productivity and higher levels of success, all while helping them excel professionally.

Referral Service

When we receive inquiries for places to shop, eat, or any other service, we refer ONLY Chamber members.

Welcome Bags

This is another marketing opportunity for Chamber members. Members are invited to place items in bags given out to new residents in Ripley County. The bags are distributed by the Chamber and the local Town Halls. There is no additional cost to members for this service.

Quarterly Chamber Newsletter

The Chamber newsletter will be sent to you quarterly, keeping you informed of current business issues, legislative updates, local events, new Chamber members, and Chamber events.

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Openings

The Chamber will provide a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting, coordinate local publicity, and gladly attend your event.

Marketing & Advertising Opportunities

Through sponsorship of Chamber events and activities, your business will gain name recognition, advertising, etc.

Membership Drive

Current Ripley County Chamber Members who refer businesses to the Chamber and they become members will receive a discount on their membership dues the following year.

Membership Decal

63% of consumers are more likely to buy from a Chamber Member, so proudly promote your Chamber Membership with a Ripley County Chamber of Commerce window decal.

Website

Members enjoy a free email and website link from www.ripleycountychamber.org.

Gift Certificate Program

Chamber retail/service members can be a part of our gift certificate program.  This is money that stays in Ripley County and is being spent in our Chamber Member businesses.

Member of the Month

Each month the Chamber recognizes one of its members as the Member of the Month.  Extra publicity and recognition is given to this particular member during this time.  All members will be given the opportunity.