Member Benefits

Member Benefits

WHY MEMBERSHIP?

The answer is the Marion Chamber of Commerce is the region’s largest and most active Chamber with more than 455 voting members representing more than 450 area businesses, organizations, and industries. The Chamber is focused on providing Visibility, Growth, and Credibility to your business. 


VISIBILITY

Banner Ad on MarionIllinois.com 

Banner ads are available on the chamber’s website. Prices start at $75. Learn more...


Business After Hours 

Host/attend networking events for our members, their guests and colleagues. 


Digital Sign Advertising 

Rent our outdoor digital sign. Learn more...


Marion Community Profile Book & Maps

This publication lists vital areas of our community that a potential new business, organization or resident would be interested in. 


Marketing Landing Page  

Do you lack an online presence or would like to compliment your existing website? Your Marketing Landing Page allows you to spotlight your business with images, videos, and custom tools like reservation or appointment services links.  Expand your 'findability' with more search keywords to improve results.


Member eBlasts

Our weekly eBlasts (usually sent on Tuesdays) are a great opportunity to share your message with over 650 recipients across the region.  Sponsorship opportunities are available on a quarterly basis.  Learn more...


Member Portal  

Login to be able to change your contact and profile information, review membership status and billing information, upload a photo/logo for the member directory, change your username and password, and much more!


Membership Mailings 

Our mailing list is available on labels ($35) or free electronically. We do not provide our e-mail list. The Marion Chamber of Commerce is happy to send weekly promotional eBlasts on behalf of members.


Mobile App 

The Chamber Mobile App is available to the public with a special members-only area that enables the user to share content with the chamber membership.  


Press Room 

Post your press releases/news for chamber communications. Items will be shared with local media.  


Racks For Member Information 

Rack space is available to display business brochures and business cards in our lobby.


Social Media 

Tag and co-host your events and projects!   

GROWTH


1-on-1 Business Marketing Consultation 

Consultation services provided by the Chamber’s Marketing Committee.


Business Advocacy 

We work with local leaders and our members to continue making this the best possible place to live and work.


Chamber Corner 

Share employment and volunteer opportunities, internships, donations, classifieds and more! 


Commerce Control Panel / Member Portal  

Through Chamber Nation, the Marion Chamber of Commerce is able to offer its members a wide variety of amazing tools that showcases your products and services.


Insurance 

Through our membership with the IACCE, MetLife and Aetna customers qualify for a discount on a variety of insurance services. Contact your local insurance provider or the chamber office for more details.


Mastermind 

This program is a part of the Marion Chamber’s Leadership Marion development program for CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and all potential leaders. 


Save on Electric and Gas

Affordable Gas and Electric and AES Solar offers exclusive opportunities to save BIG on electricity, natural gas, and solar energy bills. 


With Your Member Portal:

 

  • View, submit, and register for events
  • View event invitations
  • View your prior event registrations
  • View and submit newsletters
  • View and submit press releases
  • Post to the community classified manager system
  • View and submit coupons & member-to-member only deals
  • Submit to the Daily Deals Broadcasting Email 
  • Participate in local message boards
  • Trade and receive leads with other members
  • Easily refer other members you do business with 
  • Setup social networks in the Member Network
  • Integrate provided calendar into your own website
  • Join and access projects and committees
  • Complete posted Chamber surveys

 

CREDIBILITY & KNOWLEDGE


Certificate of Origin Services 

Documentation Issued by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce


Chamber Committees 

One of the best networking opportunities is Chamber committee involvement. 


City Maps 

This up-to-date map offers advertising panels available to Chamber members only.


Conference Room Usage 

Use of the Chamber meeting room is free during normal business hours for Chamber member organizations/businesses, their voting members or their employees. 


Grow & Protect Knowledge Library 

Inside this learning management system, you will find hundreds of cutting-edge courses and mini-lessons on every aspect to grow and protect your business. These lessons are available on your phone, tablet or desktop, so you can access them anywhere 24/7.


Labor Law Posters & Signage

Discounted posters through the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and remote worker services through Hirelevel.


Monthly Luncheons 

We host the best-attended membership luncheons in the region. Featured speakers address topics that are current and relevant to our members. 


Membership Directory 

Our online directory hosts 1,500 searches monthly. Listings can feature an image/logo, contact information, external website, and Marketing Landing Page. 


Policies and Documentation 

Policies and packages including sexual harassment & drug policy packages


Referrals 

The Chamber staff responds to the hundreds of inquires received by our office each year by giving lists of appropriate members. 


Ribbon Cutting 

Members in good standing with the Marion Chamber of Commerce can schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Chamber free of charge.


Seminars & Webinars 

Enjoy Continuation Education Credits through member businesses and discount rates for Illinois Chamber of Commerce classes.



Advanced Membership Portal

New for 2020! This new marketing tool allows you to focus on your business and leave the online documentation and promotion of your business to the team of members assistants at ChamberNation.  Included with New Memberships, current members can add to their membership plan for $50.

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ADVANCED MEMBERSHIP PORTAL BENEFITS


Personal Member Assistant 

Never had time to set up your Marketing Landing Page? A designated US-based Member Assistant will do all the work of documenting your business or organization for optimal internet searches. 


You still have total control of your content. You can manage information and your Member Assistant is there when you need them or they can update and change content to reflect the changing needs of your business. Out of the office and need to contact them? They are available via text! 


You can focus on what’s important - running your business.  


Google My Business 

Your Member Assistant creates and updates your business profile so you can compete online - bringing local and international visitors to your physical and digital doorstep. 


Texting Channels & Digital Displays 

Use a texting keyword to directly connect with individuals who want to learn about your business. Add this keyword information to your business cards and ads to share web links, brochures, golden ticket coupons and content to directly communicate with potential customers.  Prospect leads will be sent to the members phone and email so they can immediately contact them.


Marketing Landing Page 

Share information about your business or organization and designed to reflect your current online presence. 

  • Create a grouping of photos to showcase through our Chamber membership directory.
  • Select landing page colors to match the members logo and overall color scheme. 
  • Add a scrolling business tour with available photos.
  • Configure header and large main body image for an impressive initial presentation.
  • Add photo grid image specifically for your business that will be used for recreation photo directories.
  • Add information about how your business may be going green to reduce waste etc.


Online Business Catalog 

This services and/or products catalog for professionals, trades persons, service providers, and stores provide a modern mobile web application that's promoted with via your own texting keyword that you add to your business cards and ads.  Aside from members having a beautiful display catalog that will help with local and national search, they will also have a customer reference catalog that their Chamber Assistant will help them create to improve overall prospect trust. 


Local Golden Tickets 

Create a one time use local golden ticket that is tied to its own texting keyword and number that the member may advertise to grow their business.


Monthly Reports 

Every month you will receive a detailed report with marketing feedback and membership return on investment (ROI).   Member will be texted access to their own Auto Mobile Assistant app. From this app they can review their stats, votes, send the team a survey, add a display, add a customer reference, and even request INCLUDED service from their Chamber Assistant

 

Retail Services 

They provide support and services for those wanting to sell products online. Staying local in a global world!

MEMBER ONLINE BUSINESS CATALOG


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