Value of Chamber Membership 2019

The value of

Serving members by creating a dynamic business environment founded on leadership, advocacy, collaboration and success in the Lee’s Summit community 220 SE Main St. | Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 | 816.524.2424 | LSchamber.com

The Chamber’s mission is to serve its members by creating a dynamic business environment founded on leadership, advocacy, collaboration and success in the Lee’s Summit community.

As the largest Chamber in Eastern Jackson County, our members benefit through networking and collaboration of over 1,000 member businesses, as well as referrals and business promotion.

Our organization serves as a catalyst by uniting member businesses, community agencies, education and government to

• Members benefit from free listings and links on the Chamber’s website, membership directory, monthly newsletter and more.

• Chamber members are welcome to bring in publicity materials to display for visitors, as well as our members who are frequently in the office.

• The Chamber receives hundreds of requests each year for recommendations and/or contacts for products and services in our area. The Chamber proudly refers visitors, newcomers, businesses and residents to Chamber member businesses.

• Members are encouraged to promote their business each Monday on the Chamber’s Facebook page, and on LinkedIn at any time.

make our city a great place to live, work and play.

We welcome the opportunity to sit down with you to examine and share specific insights and to show you why the Lee’s Summit Chamber is the symbol of support and confidence for business networking, referral and opportunity.

Jon Garlow, CPWA® Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 Chair of the Board

• Celebrate your business with the Chamber by hosting a ribbon cutting, open house or groundbreaking event.

• The Chamber provides several different event sponsorship opportunities throughout the year to help promote businesses and bring members in your doors.

• Several publications are produced by the Chamber annually including the Health Care Directory, Visitors Guides, Membership Directory and more, offering members additional exposure and advertising opportunities.

• The Chamber’s award-winning quarterly business magazine, Catalyst, features relevant stories about Chamber member businesses and new developments in Lee’s Summit.

“The Chamber is an excellent avenue for individuals or organizations to engage in our community both personally and professionally.

It is an active organization providing plenty of opportunities to get involved in Lee’s Summit.

The awesome people you will meet along the way is just one of the many benefits of being a Chamber member.”

Mike Maksin, Publisher N2 Publications

According to a national study,* 70 percent of consumers believe Chamber members have good business practices. *The Schapiro Group, an Atlantabased market research firm

The Chamber puts you in touch with hundreds of people who may become new customers or clients. The Chamber has over 1,000 members with more than 1,400 representatives. Networking and opportunities include: • Annual Gala

• Lunch with Leaders

• Breakfast for Champions

• Monthly Membership Luncheons

• Business Field Trips • Chamber Before Hours

• Recess for Success Professional Development Seminars

• Chamber After Hours

• Ribbon Cuttings

• Chamber 101: Get Plugged In

• Women’s Conference

• Chamber Leads Groups

• Young Professionals Group

• Committees/Task Forces

• ...and much more!

The Chamber is one of only four in Missouri to have received 5-star accreditation, the highest designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

“The networking opportunities the Chamber offers are widespread and advantageous to everyone in the community. I have been fortunate to be an active member for over 13 years, during which I’ve had the opportunity to forge winning relationships, both professionally and personally. The leadership that the Chamber offers speaks for itself and I can’t express how exciting and beneficial it has been to be a part of an awesome organization.”

LaTonya Burgette Great Southern Bank

• Recess for Success is a free monthly seminar providing members with information on how to successfully grow and operate their business.

• The Breakfast for Champions is held annually during the third week in November and includes a keynote address by one of the area’s most successful entrepreneurs.

• The Chamber Young Professionals group holds quarterly professional development luncheons.

• Visit LSchamber.com for upcoming dates and topics.

• On your behalf, the Chamber works actively on business issues at the local, state and national levels to make the business climate better for you.

• Each year, the Chamber identifies legislative priorities and organizes trips to Jefferson City and Washington, D.C. • Chamber Voice highlights issues of importance to our members that are being discussed by the Lee’s Summit City Council.

Your membership investment in the Lee’s Summit Chamber is determined by the rates listed below. Investments are based on two factors: number of full-time equivalent employees (FTE) and the type of firm or organization. If your business does not fall into one of the Special Investment Categories, you need to determine your FTE count.

Locate your employee level under General Investment. The amount listed is your annual investment in the Chamber.

This amount, plus a one-time $25 enrollment fee, is to be paid upon application.

Each $360 investment includes one representative to be listed as the contact. All employees of a member business can participate. Employees who wish to be listed in the directory and receive mailings can be added as an additional representative for $150 each annually. See exceptions for professional category listed below.

GENERAL INVESTMENT 1-5....................... $360 6-10..................... $415 11-15................... $465 16-25................... $540 26-50................... $600 51-75................... $725 76-100................. $825 101-150............... $950 151-200............... $1,250 201-300............... $1,620 301-400............... $1,855 401-500............... $2,115 501-600............... $2,420 601-750............... $2,665 over 750...............$2,935

SPECIAL INVESTMENT CATEGORIES BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: Based on $25 per million dollars in deposits in Lee’s Summit, $910 min., $2,060 max. Branches may be added for $185 each. All assets combined.

UTILITY COMPANIES: $1,300 HOSPITALS, HOTELS/MOTELS AND APARTMENTS: Base rate plus $1 per room or unit CHURCH OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: $280 INDIVIDUALS: $170 (can have NO business affiliation) MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OF SAME BUSINESS WITH SAME OWNER: All employees at all locations must be combined for employee count.

Each additional location listed is $185.

PROFESSIONALS: $360 Includes real estate and insurance agents, financial advisors, dentists, doctors, attorneys or accountants. You can join as an individual for base rate, or under the company by number of employees plus $150 for each additional participating associate.

“As a small business owner, the value of the Chamber has been tremendous for our business. From providing us a vast network of mentors and business owners to several referrals, this partnership has been one of the most valuable business decisions we made in our first year. The first year is a significant challenge and ensuring we align our investments in the area where we see the most return is critical.”

Liesl Hays, Owner The Historic Browning Inn

READY TO JOIN OR NEED MORE INFORMATION? Cathy Young, director of member services, can be reached at 816.524.2424 or cyoung@LSchamber.com. You also can visit LSchamber.com to fill out an online application or learn more about any of the information mentioned here.