Member Benefits

Membership Pays!

Who is a chamber of commerce?

A local association of business people organized to promote the welfare of their community, especially its commercial interests. Chambers of Commerce have a volunteer board of directors, and its work is done through committees of member volunteers.

What is a chamber of commerce?

A Chamber is an advocate for its broad and diverse member businesses. The Chamber leverages and enhances the talents and resources of its members to create a climate of growth and success in the community.

Through leadership opportunities, volunteer efforts and business-building programs, the Chamber improves the economic vitality and quality of life for its members and the community.

Why be a member of your local chamber of commerce?

Benefit: Savings & Discounts

• Uninsured Chamber members (and their employees) receive a 30% discount on services provided by War Memorial Hospital.
• Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan offers MyBlue, a suite of affordable, individual health care plans to Chamber members. If you are not eligible for group health coverage through an employer sponsored health plan, then you are eligible to choose a MyBlue plan designed to meet your needs.
• Accident Fund Insurance offers a group member program on Workers Compensation Insurance to members of the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce. The program provides a discount on premiums and an opportunity to receive dividend checks. Sault Area Chamber Members received anywhere from $400—$4,000 in dividend refunds in 2007.
• Membership gives YOUR business exposure throughout the community and helps promote the importance of community involvement.