2016 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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1 2016 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

2 Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce 311 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL Get Connected! Get Engaged! Get Started! Benefits and Savings that come with belonging to the LARGEST Business Organization in Arlington Heights Your business listed in 35,000 Consumer Directories delivered to homes, banks, library, Village Hall & hotels. Your own business Mobile Website Profile showing logo, video, photos as well as linkable bullet points, weblink in search results & key words. Assistance with acquiring a FREE Business Library Card to access National Data Bases for marketing to your target market. Assistance with navigating Village government procedures for signage, remodeling, expansion, relocation, or compliance issues. Events every month to meet other business people for networking and building business referral relationships. Education sessions to learn to manage all the facets of your business including profit, social media, cash flow, and strategy. Meet business people in your area to develop collaborative marketing ideas while building your circle of colleagues. Assistance with participating in Community Family Events or Fundraisers. Assistance with participating in Business to Business events with up to 11 other communities in addition to Arlington Heights. Networking group access for long term business relationship building. Marketing access to 900+ business people or over local consumers. Get recognized and introduced to the Arlington Heights community. Group Rate for current Com Ed customers on electric usage. Group Rate for current Nicor Gas customers on natural gas usage. Office Depot program with discounts from 10-45% on office supplies, equipment, furniture and Copy & Print services. 1

3 Membership Benefits if You Have Time to Invest NETWORKING - C O N N E C T o BBH Business Before Hours & BAH - Business After Hours Social events to build relationships with existing and new colleagues o Connection Team An extended introduction to connect with help from a fellow member o Business Builders Networking at its best NO pressure relationship building, a referral tool o ERT Executive Roundtable Your own Board of Directors for counseling, brainstorming and connecting o Entrepreneurs Forum Education for business owners on resources to a strong foundation o TAG Technology Advisory Group Be a credible source for business technology and help fellow members o PWC Professional Women s Connection Poignant topics for women in business and connect with colleagues o H&W Health & Wellness Consumer outreach education programs to become the Credible Source o Installation & Awards Celebration Annual awards night, network and meet local elected officials AHCC Events - E N G A G E o Mane Event/Taste of Arlington - Consumer Engagement August - Friday/Saturday Event for 20,000+ Consumers; Entertainment & Food o B to B Opportunities - Chamber Biz Alliance Network, Display, Connect on a Regional Level with other communities o B to C Opportunities - Halloween, Senior Fairs, Promenade of Art, Garden Club, Park District, Library o Golf Outing June Outing Play/Volunteer/Donate/Sponsor 2

4 Membership Benefits if Your Time is Limited Have a Voice - C O N N E C T - even with limited time to participate o Assistance with navigating Village government procedures for signage, remodeling, compliance issues or changing policies to help the business community succeed o Your own business Mobile Website Profile included for ALL members o Marketing access to 900+ business people or AH residents o Assistance with shared marketing, sponsorships & collaboration programs Group Saving Power - E N G A G E Value opportunities included with your membership o Community Guide - Two listings for ALL members; Ads available for sale to increase exposure o Yiftee Gift Card Program - Consumer driven program to Shop Local; Free & No new equipment needed o Energy Buying Program - Group Rate for Com Ed & Nicor Gas customers on Electric and Natural Gas o Office Depot Program % savings on office supplies, equipment, furniture and Copy & Print services o Referral Program - Earn credit towards your membership renewal to make your membership FREE o Business Library Card & Services - Tap into Consumer and Business Databases, Video Production, etc. o Harper College Small Business Development Center - Access to classes for you and your staff o SCORE Service Corps of Retired Executives - Free Consulting for business direction and educational courses for reinforcement 3

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6 Contact Us Jon Ridler Executive Director Jon Ridler has served as the AHCC s executive director since He has more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience and serves on the boards of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and is President of the Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers. Jon is also a member of the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights where he has served as a board member. Jon has lead the chamber to financial stability and implemented new membership packages providing greater value to and retention of local business members. Jon actively shares these successes and strategies to area chambers who are seeking to expand and be more relevant to their business community. Mindy Phillips Associate Director Mindy@ArlingtonHCC.com Mindy Phillips, formerly Executive Director of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce, joined the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce to become the Associate Director in January of Phillips' background includes six years with the American Cancer Society and ten years with the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce. Phillips worked in various roles with ACS focusing on fundraising campaigns, event and volunteer management as well as patient services. She was recognized for the development of donor and volunteer recognition programs. Phillips' tenure with the Palatine Chamber resulted in successes such as increased membership, corporate sponsorship, and community awareness of local businesses. She was also instrumental in bringing the Young Entrepreneur Academy (YEA!) to the Palatine Community. Jim Platt Business Development Director Jim@ArlingtonHCC.com In his role as business development director for the AHCC, Jim leads the organization s member recruitment and retention efforts. Jim also draws on his past experience as a teacher, business owner and business consultant to help members create and project business identities that resonate with clients and prospects. Jim is an advisory board member for Robert Morris University and Village Bank & Trust as well as Foundation board member for NSSEO, Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization. Previously, Jim served as CEO of Sylvia s Flowers in Arlington Heights for more than 25 years and as a junior high school teacher. 5

7 Kristin Brown Marketing & Communications Manager Kristin Brown served as an intern with the chamber in 2012 after graduating from Harper Community College. After completing her degree in business management at North Park University, Kristin found herself again with the chamber in her new role as a full-time staff member. Kristin handles the development, promotion and execution of all chamber programs along with communications to members and consumers. In addition, she develops and initiates marketing campaigns for chamber community events and highlights the value of the chamber to consumers and businesses. Sandra Tutkute Connection Manager Sandra@ArlingtonHCC.com Sandra serves as the chamber s part-time Connection Manager. Her role is to expand the reach of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce to new members. As a former chamber member with 15+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, sales and event planning in Chicagoland and the Northwest Suburbs, Sandra brings the chamber s message to more businesses by connecting them to the largest business organization in Arlington Heights. 6