Portland Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 303, Portland, MI 48875
Phone: (517) 647-2100 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.portlandareachamber.com
In business, your greatest asset is your business network.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Portland Area Chamber of
Commerce. Your participation in, and support of, the Chamber is vitally important to the
Portland business community! In 2016 we are committed to bringing you even more
advantages and benefits exclusive to Chamber members, while continuing our mission of
“Advancing the Business Community by Enhancing All of the Community.”
You are invited to grow your business and connect with commerce and industry leaders
through the Portland Chamber of Commerce. It’s a great way to invest in your community
today — and see how that investment benefits your business tomorrow! With annual
memberships starting at $150 a year, you can’t afford to pass up your seat at the Portland
Chamber’s table!
Your membership application packet includes the following information:
1) Chamber Advantages and Information
2) Chamber Membership Application
Please visit our website at: www.portlandareachamber.com to see how our current
members are represented and the projects they are involved in, such as: the annual Awards
Dinner, Golf Outing Fundraiser, and Breakfast with Santa. Our members also partner
together to put on the annual 4th of July parade and fireworks display! If you’d like more
information about joining us, you can use the “Contact Us” page for an immediate
response, or leave a message at the Chamber office by calling (517) 647–2100.
We invite you to participate in our Chamber Board meetings.
We meet every third
Wednesday of the month — currently at the Looking Grand Café at 8:00 am. Your feedback
is very important to us, so come share your thoughts at our monthly meetings.
We look forward to having you as a Chamber member in 2016!
Sincerely,
Lori Adcock,
Membership Coordinator
Portland Area Chamber of Commerce
Portland Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 303, Portland, MI 48875
Phone: (517) 647-2100
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.portlandareachamber.com
Membership Application
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Business Name
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Address (City, State, Zip)
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Mailing Address (if different from above)
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Phone
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Fax
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Contact Person
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Contact’s Phone (if different)
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Chief Executive’s Name (if different from contact)
IMPORTANT!
To maximize your Chamber membership,
it is necessary that we have the following
information:
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Website (to link to Chamber website)
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Contact Person’s Email
ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Regular Membership: For-profit Business or Entity that operates over 20 hrs/week, 6 months/year.
1 – 50 Employees ___ $150.00 - 1 year
___ $270.00 - 2 year (savings of $30.00)
51 + Employees ___ $250.00 - 1 year
___ $450.00 - 2 year (savings of $50.00)
Associate Membership: For-profit Business or Entity that operates under 20 hrs/week, 6 months/year.
___ $105.00 — 1 year
___$189.00 — 2 year (savings of $21.00)
Non-Profit Membership: Civic, Service, Religious, Government, or School Organization — $75.00
Individual Membership: Individual Persons interested in joining the Chamber — $75.00
OPTIONAL PROGRAM BENEFITS & EVENTS
___ Our business wishes to partner with the Chamber Membership to support the PACC’s local
4th of July Celebration. Our donation: ___ $100 ___ $200 ___ $500 ___ other
___ Our business would like to participate at the annual PACC Golf Outing fundraiser.
___ Reserve a team slot
___ Sponsor a hole
___ Donate a door prize
___ Our business would like to offer a Member-to-Member Discount to other Chamber members.
Discount:__________________________________________________________________
___ Our business is interested in hosting an Open House/Business After Hours Event.
___ Our business is interested in having a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (start-ups, expansions, renovations)
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
(to be used in newsletter, membership directory and similar applications):
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Signature
Title
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Date
Please mail this completed application together with your check payable to Portland Area Chamber of Commerce
to P.O. Box 303, Portland, MI 48875 Please email business logo file to: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES & INFORMATION
Access to Portland Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Member
Mailing Lists.
Your business links included on the PACC’s online Membership
Directory, along with social media promos of your business on
Facebook and Twitter.
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for new businesses
and Milestone Ceremonies for existing members.
Referrals – PACC refers exclusively to our PACC Business
Members first.
Networking Opportunities -- Monthly Meetings, Annual Dinner,
Golf Outing, Legislative Luncheons, Social Events, and
Committee Participation.
Community Involvement -- Raise awareness of your business by
sponsoring and volunteering with PACC events.
Monthly “Legislative Luncheons” – A public forum to meet,
greet, and quiz your local and state government, business and
education leaders. Held the second Monday of the month at
The Wagon Wheel on Grand River Avenue.
Special Advertising Rates -- Opportunities available with the
Portland Review & Observer newspaper.
Email Blasts – Stay informed of all PACC business events and
happenings.
Group Insurance Rates -- Available for PACC members.
Member-to-Member discounts.
PACC Membership Center – Located at 147 Kent St., in the
Kiebler Insurance Agency Office.
Contact us: Kathy Ness, President (517) 526 - 2288
Visit us online: www.portlandareachamber.com