The Benefits of WPB Chamber Membership

We're here to serve our Members

When you join the WPB Chamber, you become a part of a network of experienced and like-minded individuals excited to see your business succeed. Because it’s worked for others, we’d like to extend an invitation to you. The tools at your disposal are countless but just to name a few…

Promotions and Media

The Chamber helps you promote your business to thousands of local residents and businesses: your potential new customers. Because savvy marketing leads to more business and better sales, we've created a promotional package that will help you achieve just that.

Be found in our comprehensive business directory, broken down in categories, alphabetical or on a map
Create an in-depth directory listing describing all the amazing things about your business with an image and links to your website, social media pages and review sites
Post your events to our dynamic Neighborhood Events calendar
Add your promotions, discounts and deals to our Local Deals page
Receive coverage of your business and one free ad per year in our popular weekly e-newsletter, sent to your target market of thousands of local residents and businesses
Inclusion in our annual printed Wicker Park Bucktown Community guide
Tap into our extensive social media network to get liked, shared, retweeted, & reposted on our active Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ accounts
The Chamber works with the city's most prestigious periodicals and organizations to promote upcoming sales, events and news

Networking Opportunities

Whether you’re looking to expand your business or simply meet your neighbors, our Monthly Networking Events provide the perfect, relaxed atmosphere in which to do so. These gatherings occur every month at various businesses around WPB and attract a diverse group of community leaders, creative thinkers and friendly neighbors. Find out when our next mixer takes place by visiting the Chamber Events calendar. The Chamber also offers a lead-generation group for our members, and we call it The Goldmine. There are some restrictions, so contact our office for more details.

Events and Festivals

The Chamber holds a number of well-attended events that elevate the profile of the community including Wicker Park Fest, Green Music Fest, Summer Sidewalk Sales and the Unwrap WPB Holiday Passport Program. Chamber Members often receive discounted or special rates when participating in these and other various promotional opportunities throughout the year.

Education and Development

Chamber Members may attend our informative training sessions: Business 101 Seminar. These sessions cover relevant and timely business topics, such as understanding and maximizing social media, business branding, networking techniques, accounting best practices, facade rebates, etc. These seminars are led by experts in their fields, are free to Chamber Members and can be found on the Chamber Events calendar.

Exclusive Members-Only Discounts

Running a business is costly. The Chamber provides a number of ways to save money as you make money. Log in to your account to see exclusive members-only discounts and feel free to offer a deal to your fellow Members (another great way for Members to promote their business!).

Opportunities to Get Involved

If you're looking to make a positive impact in our neighborhood, joining a WPB Chamber Committee is the perfect place to start. Find the committee that interests you.

Administrative Assistance

As a service for Members, the Chamber provides a complimentary notary service. If you need official forms notarized, simply contact our office and the staff will handle all necessary details, saving you time and money. We’ll also gladly offer technical assistance to businesses applying for municipal permits, our local rebate programs and related matters.

Member Dues

Dues are based on the size and type of the business and are good for one year of Membership. We have a membership category for every business type:

Local Resident: Non-Business member, does not appear in Business Directory and cannot post events or deals to the website, $50
Studio: Individual Artist/Musician/Actor, $75
Associate Business Member: For Chamber Members who own another business with a different name and want member benefits for the second business, $95
Cultural Venue/Non-Profit: Art Gallery/Dance Studio/Non-Profit Organization/Theatre, $150
Standard Business: Standard small business category for businesses without a liquor license
1-4 Employees: $200
5-9 Employees: $250
10+ Employees: $300
Restaurant/Bar: Businesses that have a liquor license and are not corporations or chains, $400
Bank/Hospital/Chain Store/Corporation: any publicly traded company, $750

Make An Investment in your Business

When you become a Chamber Member, you invest in the future of your business and the business community as a whole. Make that investment and become a Member of the WPB Chamber today.