MACC Membership Application

MACC MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

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WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

There are over 5,000 Chambers of Commerce in the United States today. Each Chamber has something special to offer to its members and community. The best ones are "idea factories in action", meeting the challenges of tomorrow, today. More than anything else the Chamber is people ~ dedicated, concerned, action oriented people. Its effectiveness is related directly to the ability of its leadership to motivate people to function as volunteers, efficiently and with continuity, to meet the challenges of the complex American city. In short, Chambers serve as problem solvers, organizers, coordinators, economy builders, innovators and advisors.

WHO RUNS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

The members! The Chamber is overseen by a Board of Directors elected from among Chamber members. The administrative duties of the Chamber are carried out by an Executive Director and staff employed by the Chamber. Volunteers supplement the office staff and members run the events of the Chamber.

WHAT CAN THE CHAMBER DO FOR YOU?

The Mason Area Chamber of Commerce is a valuable business resource. It works on your behalf in a number of ways. Among other things, it offers you the following:

Provides the best and least expensive way for you to invest in Mason’s future and in turn, your own.

Works closely with other Chambers and civic organizations on all areas of mutual concern.

Serves as part of your promotion team, selling your area, your products and your services to people and firms everywhere

Puts money in your pocket with reduced fees to Chamber members for many "Chamber Sponsored" events

MACC Gift Certificates.

Provides information and statistical data on the area to assist in economic development and business decision making.

Helps bring people to Mason who will buy from you, work for your company, or start businesses which will buy your products and services.

Works to maintain and improve the quality of life in Mason

Dues and contributions are a fully-deductible business expense.

MACC members are listed in bold print and with the MACC logo in the white pages of the CRG Directory - Mason’s local phone book.

Networking opportunities ~ Member Mixers, Good Morning, Mason!, Holiday Party, MACC Golf Classic, MACC Awards Dinner.

Bulk mailing service

Members are listed on the MACC website and in the Regional Chambers Directory

Opportunity to participate in community events

Ribbon cuttings

Monthly newsletter to share information

WHO ARE THE MEMBERS?

The Chamber of Commerce members are caring businesses, industry, civic groups, organizations and individuals in our community. They have pledged their support for the Mason community by joining the Chamber. In return, the Chamber provides support for its members.

HOW DO WE HELP THE COMMUNITY?

The chamber of commerce team of members promotes community pride, stimulates an awareness of the community and promotes economic growth.

WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A PART OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

Join the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce today! By joining forces with other businesses, industries and individuals, we are able to create a stronger, caring community to work and reside in.

MEMBER INVESTMENT SCHEDULE

Service, Retail, Construction, Manufacturing, Motel/Apartment and similar businesses with

1-2 Employees    $150.00   --- 3-25 Employees    $200.00    ---        26-100 Employees    $250.00      ---      101+ Employees    $500.00
Schools $250.00     ---       Financial Institutions    $400.00      ---      Government Departments $85.00
Community/Service Club/Religious, etc. Non-Profit Organizations    $85.00   ---     Home Based Businesses    $85.00

Seasonal Business (closed at least 3 mo. of year) $150.00 --- Individuals (retired, non0-business, etc.) $50.00

Additional Businesses with same ownership $50.00

We pledge to support the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce and its efforts in making our community a better place to live and work.

Based on the guidelines in the above information, we compute our annual membership investment to be $

Company Name :

Address : City: State: Zip:

Phone: Fax:

E-mail: Website:

Owner's Name or Contact Person:

25-Word (or less) description of your business (this information will be used to introduce you in our newsletter and to be included on our website).

Signature: Date:

Please complete & return to:

Mason Area Chamber of Commerce
148 E. Ash Street ~ Mason, Michigan 48854
Phone: (517) 676-1046 Fax (517) 676-8504