Member Services

CHAMBER BENEFITS and NETWORKING

Business After 5 - These after hours programs provide members the opportunity to develop leads, discuss business and get to know each other better.

Listing on Chamber Web Site – Promoting your business by including your business address, web site, telephone number and email.

Listing in Chamber's Membership Directory - Distributed throughout Chippewa County to Chamber Members and county residents, and individuals who want to visit or relocated to Sault Ste. Marie.

Advertising Opportunities - Members have a variety of unique advertising opportunities including the chamber's Web Page, newsletter (Communicator), Membership Directory, maps, and other special event & program brochures.

Banner Advertising Package - Banner ads like the one at the top and top right of this page are available to Chamber Members who would like to promote their web page and business.

Sponsorship Opportunities - Ability to advertise your business in any price range.

Community Calendar Promotion – the Chamber works to help promote all community events by publishing a community calendar, both on-line and print version. Weekly emails to our contact list help promote these events.

Legislative Advocacy - Chamber works to support positive legislation that affects business.

Ambassadors - This highly visible group welcomes new businesses to the community, attends networking events to foster goodwill and encourage more member participation.

Mailing Labels - Chamber member mailing labels, sorted by zip code, are available to members for $25.00 per set.

Insurance advantages - Chamber members have access to a variety of group plans available through Blue Cross/Blue Shield which are typically only available to businesses with 100 or more employees. Additional insurance advantages are available through Accident Fund Insurance, many members received yearly dividends which greatly exceed their membership investment.

Visibility – A lobby area in the chamber for marketing materials, a listing in the chamber’s annual membership directory, newsletter, and in the business directory section of the web site.

Why join?

It is in your best interest - The Sault Area Chamber of Commerce has proven itself to be the single most effective volunteer, nonprofit organization committed to helping solve today’s complex business and community problems. You have a stake in this community, and you can best safeguard your interests by working with others through the chamber.

It affects your bottom line - The chamber promotes an environment that can maximize your business potential and profitability.

It affects your future - At the chamber, we don’t just talk about the future... we shape it through our involvement with the community organizations and our legislative activity. We believe you want to help shape the Sault’s future too.

We invite and challenge you to join with us in developing our community. Let’s work together to make it the best it can be! Membership in your chamber is a investment in the future of Sault Ste. Marie, and one that’s sure to grow and pay dividends many times over. Begin enjoying the many benefits your membership offers right away. Fill out the short application and return it today.