Membership Opportunities 2024-2025

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Community Builders are a premier group of corporate citizens that are leading and dedicated to the economic prosperity and progress of our region. They represent the highest level of Chamber investment, and their commitment enables The Chamber to innovate and shape a thriving and vibrant region.

Your commitment to The Chamber strengthens our capacity to prosper and grow together. Your investment allows us to offer services, visibility and shared resources for our businesses. It enables us to lead a strong, business-minded public policy program for our region. It enhances our critical efforts to attract, develop and retain a vibrant and talented workforce. It inspires our next generation of leaders to take our community to new heights. It cultivates communities and convenes essential thought leaders to move ideas into action. It drives us as we challenge the status quo with courage and determination, and create a greater impact on people’s lives and futures.

The future will hold many new opportunities and challenges for our growing region. We will need to continue to come together, stand together and invest together in order to prosper together.

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STRENGTHENING OUR REGIONAL ECONOMY

CATALYST - $10,000 annually

You deserve recognition for making our region a prosperous place. As a community benefactor, we know you want to help the region attract and retain talent, build a robust workforce, and drive a growing economy.

POSITIONING IN OUR REGION

Invitation to the annual Leadership Strategy Discussion - EXCLUSIVE

CONCIERGE PLUS: An All-Inclusive Excellence premiere concierge service for one of your top recruits (Value $3000)

Gift an Access level Chamber membership to the charity, veteran or minority-owned startup of your choice, includes public presentation

UPGRADED BENEFITS

Public Policy strategy session - an annual, indepth discussion with your leadership team and our VP of Public Policy

Workforce strategy session - an annual, indepth discussion with your leadership team and our VP of Workforce

Up to 5 Premier memberships for the Young Professionals Network

Up to 15 additional related businesses, or unlimited regional branches/locations. (Ownership must be 51%or higher.)

+Plus all of the services and benefits of Champion, Influencer, Growth and Access levels on the following pages that haven’t already been upgraded.

Prior to The Chamber’s annual board retreat, this exclusive group of community thought leaders will be invited to discuss regional challenges and opportunities and help set The Chamber’s strategic priorities.

Designed for employers looking to enhance their recruitment, we create curated experiences that may include dinners, networking events, and personalized area tours. The Chamber offers up to 12 hours of customized community acclimation services throughout their first year to showcase the local lifestyle and make a lasting impression on executive candidates.

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KAJ Hospitality Champion Member

CHAMPION - $5,000 annually

As a leader, you focus on developing relationships with other business and civic leaders in order to grow your business. The problem is it’s hard to know where to plug in, which can make you feel like you don’t have a voice or like you’re being left behind. We believe you shouldn’t have to search for ways to make your community a better place. It all starts with showing up.

ACCESS & ADVOCACY

Reserved seat at the annual CEO roundtable on public policy - EXCLUSIVE

Reserved seat at the annual CEO roundtable on workforce - EXCLUSIVE

2 reserved seats at each of the four Midwest Summits

CONCIERGE PLUS: 1 Customized Tour for one of your top recruits (Value $500)

2 tickets to our monthly program, The Pulse

2 passes to our 8 regular Women Connect events (excludes Women Connect Celebration, Jingle Mingle, Intentional Collisions and Summer Social)

Must still register to reserve seats

UPGRADED BENEFITS

Up to 2 Premier memberships for the Young Professionals Network

Year-round visibility as an fmwfchamber.com website sponsor

Up to 5 additional related businesses, or 10 regional branches/locations. (Ownership must be 51%or higher.)

Personal membership services and a customized membership plan

Opportunity for CEOs to receive a high-level briefing on public policy and workforce, followed by robust discussion and interactive problem solving. Sessions will be led by The Chamber’s President & CEO.

Plus all of the services and benefits of Influencer, Growth and Access levels on the following pages that haven’t already been upgraded.

INFLUENCER

- $2,500 annually

You want to work with the other influencers in our community so you never have to worry about missing out on the very opportunities you’ve been striving for. Watch as your team gets stronger as they are better informed. Enjoy being among influential leaders who are shaping our region.

ACCESS & ADVOCACY

Reserved seat at annual Influencer Breakfast with our Board Chair - EXCLUSIVE

1 Reserved seat at each of the four Midwest Summits - Economic Outlook, Agriculture, Cybersecurity and Energy

1 pass to our monthly program, The Pulse

1 pass to our 8 regular Women Connect events (excludes Women Connect Celebration, Jingle Mingle, Intentional Collisions and Summer Social)

Must still register to reserve seats

UPGRADED BENEFITS

Three months of visibility as an fmwfchamber.com website sponsor

Up to 3 additional related businesses, or five regional branches/locations. (Ownership must be 51% or higher.)

Up to 3 total categories in our search-engineoptimized directory

Plus all of the services and benefits of Growth and Access levels on the following pages that haven’t already been upgraded.

PEACE ACADEMY Influencer Member

We know it’s hard to balance all the demands of your time and attention. That’s why we’re committed to giving you services to grow your visibility, to make you famous in the community, and to give you better connections that will save you time and money. Gain visibility without trading your time, and get supported by the most influential people in the region.

MARKETING VISIBILITY

Your ad on fmwfchamber.com website, one month. Displayed on Chamber event calendar, blog and all event registration pages ($200 value)

2 tickets to each of the Business After Hours events ($240 value)

Additional category listing, for a total of 2 ($120 value)

Must still register to reserve seats

UPGRADED BENEFITS

Premium Ribbon Cutting to celebrate milestones or special events ($500 value, limit 1 annually, restrictions apply)

Plus all of the services and benefits of the Access level on the following pages that haven’t already been upgraded.

ACCESS - $500 annually

At The Chamber, we believe you deserve to find a room and community full of people just like you who can share your story and become an army of salespeople and ambassadors for you. We understand how difficult it can be to get connected with the right people who can help you grow your business, which is why we are committed to being the number-one connector of business owners.

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This membership is not available to companies of 25 employees or more.

CONNECTING YOU TO OUR REGION

Enhance your visibility and SEO with your business directory page on fmwfchamber.com

Access to exclusive visibility and sponsorship opportunities

Basic ribbon cutting services (restrictions apply)

Celebrate your new hires and promotions by submitting them to The Bridge magazine

Regular updates from The Chamber via the eBridge, Bridge and more

Access to our small business partners:

• SBA | SBDC | SCORE | NDWBC | VBOC

Member Mailing List available, for sale to members only

Access the features of your membership with Chamber 101

Use The Chamber’s Logo on your website to increase your credibility and tell the community you’re invested in our region

Chamber public policy representation at the local, state and federal level

Events connecting you with business and community leaders and partners

Personalized connection with one of our Member Relation Ambassadors

Get involved at a higher level by joining a committee

Certificates of Origin services

Connect with one of our Icebreakers to get engrained into the community

Create your business profile on ignitefmwf. com and start connecting with jobseekers and your future workforce.

GAMES GALORE Access Member
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