Join the Chamber
The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce offers a wide variety of information and services for businesses in the community. It is a rich resource and starting point for any company wanting to launch in the area and an advocate and essential partner for companies that are committed to growing their businesses. Membership resources – the programs and services offered by the Chamber – are listed here. SOME OF THESE ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL FEES AND SOME ARE ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO BUSINESSES AT PREMIUM LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR CLARIFICATION.
All basic benefits of Chamber, including access to all Chamber programs, products and services, as well as all Chamber member benefit programs. Some events and services may be available for an additional fee.
COST SAVINGS
- Member-to-Member Benefit Program
- Office Supply Discount Through Staples Advantage
- Exclusive programs and offerings from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Discounts on AAA Insurance
- Discounts and Dividends on Accident Fund Workers Comp
- Discounts on Auto Owners Insurance
- Free Use of Chamber Meeting Rooms
- No Cost Employee Counseling Through Employee Assistance Program
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- No Cost Small Business Counseling
- Job-Seeker Tutoring at Business Camp
- Region-Specific Annual Economic Forecast
- Monthly Discussion Group at CEO Roundtable
- Leadership Grand Traverse for Emerging Leaders
- Annual Small Business Celebration
- Small Business of the Year Award
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
- No Cost Assistance for Relocation and Research
- Site Location, Incentives, and Financing
- Legislative Support Through Full-Time Government Relations Director
NETWORKING & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Young Professionals Program for 20-40 year-olds
- Monthly Business After Hours for Networking
- Annual Business Expo
- Chamber Annual Dinner
- Chamber Foundation Golf Outing
- Ribbon Cuttings and more through Ambassador Program
MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS
- Listing in directory on www.tcchamber.org
- Your website linked from www.tcchamber.org
- Promotion in Member News on www.tcchamber.org
- No Cost Brochure Display in Chamber Display Room
- Advertising in Northwest Michigan Business Magazine
- Advertising in the Chamber’s Weekly E-News
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Electronic Membership Database Access for Mailings
* Limited Access Pass ($50 value) admits one to the following Chamber events: Small Business Celebration Meet the Top Ten Breakfast and the Small Business Celebration Awards ceremony.
** All Access Pass ($150 Value) admits one to the following Chamber events: Chamber Annual Dinner, Economic Forecast Breakfast, Small Business Celebration Meet the Top Ten Breakfast and the Small Business Celebration Awards ceremony.
All basic benefits of Chamber, including access to all Chamber programs, products and services, as well as all Chamber member benefit programs. Some events and services may be available for an additional fee.
Plus:
- Web Link
- Subscription to The Traverse City Business News
- One Young Professionals Participant
- Member to Member Email Marketing – 24x a Year to 5,000+ recipients
- Tax-Deductible Investment in the Chamber’s Economic
- Development Corporation
All basic benefits of Chamber, including access to all Chamber programs, products and services, as well as all Chamber member benefit programs. Some events and services may be available for an additional fee.
Plus:
- Web Link
- Subscription to The Traverse City Business News
- Up to Two Young Professionals Participants
- Member to Member Email Marketing – 24x a Year to 5,000+ recipients
- Limited Access Pass*
- Electronic Membership Database – 1x per year
- Tax-Deductible Investment in the Chamber’s Economic Development Corporation
All basic benefits of Chamber, including access to all Chamber programs, products and services, as well as all Chamber member benefit programs. Some events and services may be available for an additional fee.
Plus:
- Web Link
- Subscription to The Traverse City Business News
- Up To Five Young Professionals Participants
- Member to Member Email Marketing – 24x a Year to 5,000+ recipients
- All Access Pass**
- Electronic Membership Database – 2x per year
- CEO Roundtable Participant Exclusive Invitation to Chamber’s Annual Dinner Pre-Reception
- Tax-Deductible Investment in the Chamber’s Economic Development Corporation
Additional Marketing and Features:
- Company Name on Leadership Wall in Chamber Lobby
- Recognition on Chamber Website
- Recognition at Chamber Annual Dinner
- Recognition at Traverse Bay EDC Annual Meeting
All basic benefits of Chamber, including access to all Chamber programs, products and services, as well as all Chamber member benefit programs. Some events and services may be available for an additional fee.
Plus:
- Web Link
- Subscription to The Traverse City Business News
- Unlimited Young Professionals Participants
- Member to Member Email Marketing – 24x a Year to 5,000+ recipients
- All Access Pass**
- Electronic Membership Database – 3x per year
- CEO Roundtable Participant
- Golf Outing Participant
- Exclusive Invitation to Chamber’s Annual Dinner Pre-Reception
- Tax-Deductible Investment in the Chamber’s Economic Development Corporation
Additional Marketing and Features:
- Logo on Leadership Wall in Chamber Lobby
- Logo on Website Home Page
- Recognition at Chamber Annual Dinner
- Recognition at Traverse Bay EDC Annual Meeting