MEMBER BENEFITS

The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce has over 650 members and is one of the most active Chambers in the Chicago Southland region. Through participation in Chamber events and programs you meet "decision makers" and make
invaluable business and political contacts.

A membership directory is distributed to all members in which your company will receive an alphabetical and
category listing at the next printing. This handy and useful reference encourages members to "Shop Chamber
Members First", and you will become a part of the supporting network for services and products.

On a daily basis the Chamber office fields phone and "drop-in" requests for local businesses and services. These phone calls are turned directly into new customers when the Chamber refers them on to the appropriate member businesses. A monthly newsletter is distributed to almost 700 Chamber members and associates. At any time, you may send in items of interest for placement in the newsletter to help promote your company. Members are also able to advertise their business in the newsletter at reasonable rates.

To further help promote your business, the Chamber organizes numerous events including Stop and Shop Frankfort, and Midnight Madness. Both are Village-wide events which offer special opportunities to advertise and promote your business, and increase sales!

Getting actively involved is still the best and most effective way to make those network contacts that help
your business to grow and prosper. The Frankfort Chamber offers many different committees that you can join.
Some committees meet on a monthly basis, others are organized just for the months preceding an event,
but we do have a committee that will fit your time schedule and interests.

Come to the next scheduled Chamber event, meet some of the leaders in the community, and
consider becoming part of our team. The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, "The Voice of Business" -
working to help your business prosper.

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP - WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

You have paid your dues investment and have heard about the fantastic programs the Chamber offers the Frankfort area. It is true, the Chamber fights to preserve the free enterprise system, lobbies to prevent anti-business legislation and is dedicated to promoting business interests in general. But, what does this do directly for your business? What tangible advantages does Chamber membership bring to you? Following is a list of concrete services and benefits that are free or discounted to Chamber members and the approximate value of each.

SERVICE/BENEFIT APPROXIMATE VALUE

ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY $250

Members receive free advertising and publicity via the Chamber programs in which they participate by being named in programs, press releases and newsletter credits. All members receive a free listing in the membership directory. Members only can advertise, at affordable rates, in Frankfort Business, the monthly Chamber newsletter which is read by over 600 decision makers. Members have the opportunity to display promotional material at our general meetings and "Business After Hours."

BUSINESS REFERRAL $75

Every year we receive hundreds of requests for the names of local businesses, professionals and services. Only Chamber members are referred.

BUSINESS EXPO UNLIMITED

Each year the Frankfort Chamber sponsors a Business Expo Showcase a showcase for area businesses. Approximately 2,500 visitors attend each year, and it is a major marketing tool. Your own knowledgeable staff presents your products and services directly to potential customers. Thousands of  business cards are distributed for future reference.

Through the Chamber's sponsorship of BUSINESS EXPO SHOWCASE, members derive the benefits of a major marketing and economic development program. Members receive a 60% discount on exhibit space and have reservation priority. Approximately 2,500 people attend each year. The value of this benefit is unlimited and directly related to your level of participation.

MAILING LABELS

Mailing labels  are available for your marketing efforts. Our membership list consists of over 650 top business leaders. Our lists can be purchased for a nominal fee by Chamber members.

If you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and you'd like to order mailing labels, you can download and use
 the form below. To access the form, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download here for free.

Order Mailing Labels

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS MINIMUM $900

The Chamber belongs to the following organizations, making available to you all of the printed information: Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Association of Commerce Executives, Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce and the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau. We receive information and business management tips from the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs and various governmental agencies. We are actively involved with the Will County Chamber of Commerce, Three Rivers Manufacturing Association, the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Chicago Area Health Alliance, and the Heritage Corridor Visitor's Bureau.

BUSINESS & POLITICAL CONTACTS UNLIMITED

Through participation in Chamber events and activities, you meet decision makers and you make invaluable business contacts. You become part of the Frankfort area business network. And, if you are looking for political "clout", we can provide contacts with local, state and federal officials. We are the "Voice of Business" in the Frankfort area.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER $25

Chamber members receive a subscription to Frankfort Business as a regular membership benefit. Frankfort Business is the only local publication devoted entirely to business concerns. Non-members and additional subscriptions are $25 each.

TOTAL APPROXIMATE INVESTMENT $1240