Member Benefits
When you become a Chamber Member, you invest in the future of the business community and ensure that the Chamber continues to move forward toward our mission: working together to build a healthy market place and to improve the quality of life in the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods.
Your Chamber Membership includes:
Health Benefit Packages: As a member, you are entitled to a free health benefit check-up for yourself and your business.
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Annual Chamber Community Guide Listing: Chamber members are listed in the Chamber’s annual community guide which is distributed to 10,000 homes in Wicker Park and Bucktown.
On-Line Member Directory Listing: Chamber members are listed on the Chamber’s website directory with a free link to their own site.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Press Release: As a new business or in celebration of a grand re-opening, the Chamber staff will organize a special ribbon cutting ceremony for your business. In addition, the chamber will produce a press release recognizing your business and its establishment in the community.
Newsletter announcement and business profile: New members are announced in the Chamber’s quarterly newsletter and are featured in a business profile in the same issue.
New Members Quarterly Luncheon: When you are the guests of the Chambers for a special ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ where you will meet the Chamber Board of Directors and Chamber Ambassadors.
Chamber Ambassador Introduction: When you join the Chamber, you are assigned to a Chamber Ambassador – a business professional like yourself who will familiarize you with the chamber benefits and introduce you to your fellow chamber members at chamber functions.
Business Referrals: The Chamber will gladly refer inquiries about special services, shopping and dining options to the respective Chamber members. So when the Chamber gets a request for a referral for anything from tax service to banquet halls, we provide a list of members that offer the request service.
Notary Public: The Chamber is pleased to provide complimentary notary services. Call the office in advance.
Festivals: Chamber programs like The Annual Wicker Park Fest allows Member sponsors to reach out to the community.
Co-operative Advertising Programs: The Chamber is proud to co-sponsor The Summer Sidewalk Sales as well as other shared promotional opportunities for our Members.
