Message from the President

Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about your Chamber of Commerce. Since our founding in 1952, the Chamber has stood for enhancing the economic vitality of our community by helping businesses succeed.

The Chamber Board of Directors, the staff and the membership at large is here to help you make your business the best it can be by providing you with unique networking and marketing opportunities, continuing education, and being your business partner and advocate.

A national study reveals that membership in a local chamber of commerce can significantly boost a business’s image among consumers, as well as among other businesses.  The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, found positive perceptions of chamber members in a number of areas, including overall favorability, consumer awareness and reputation, and likelihood of future patronage.

The study showed that when respondents were told that a particular small business was a member of its local chamber, they were 44 percent more likely to rate it favorably than study respondents who were not told of the chamber affiliation. Respondents were also 63 percent more likely to want to purchase goods or services from a small business that is a chamber member.

• Access to update and add to your information on the Chamber’s Online Directory - With over 75,000 visitors to the Chamber's webiste in 2010, the online directory generates thousands of referrals to our business members.
• Referrals from Chamber staff and the members you meet.
• Full listing in the Hometown Guide Directory - affordable advertising available.
• Participate in the Home & Business Expo and introduce your business to 1,700 potential customers.
• Distribute your business cards and brochures in Chamber Office.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies - assisting new businesses with their celebrations.
• Numerous special interest groups to help you meet new customers; Non-compete networking groups, Industry specific groups and the Alliance of Professional Women (APW) group.

• Networking opportunities with local business owners and decision makers through Mixers, Luncheons, Seminars, etc.
• Receive regular communications via email; events, business related news, etc.
• Full membership list emailed annually.
• Participation in a Chamber Committee or Task Force gives your business a voice.
• Participation in Chamber non-compete networking groups (additional $50 fee may apply).
  Access to the Chamber staff - a resource for your business.

Chamber enrollment includes a variety of money saving discounts available only to members and their staff.

• Member 2 Member Preferred Card offers a host of discounts by simply showing your M2M Card.
• Use of the Chamber’s Bulk Mailing Permit
• Discount for a Constant Contact subscription
• Complimentary use of the Chamber’s facilities; training room and a small conference room.
  
  Join the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce and We’ll Help You Get What You Need