2014-2015 Membership Packet Our Business is Your Success.
At the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, our business is your success. Deciding to join the Harford County Chamber of Commerce is a choice that will positively impact the future of your business. Ranking as the 2 nd largest Chamber in Maryland, we remain the premiere networking and business development organization in Harford County since 1976. Through a series of diverse networking opportunities, innovative programming, and over 40 annually sponsored events, we help businesses build stronger partnerships and connections to our local and regional professional market. As a member, you ll have access to many perks: Unparalleled networking events Inspirational speakers Inexpensive marketing opportunities Cost Saving programs through Affinity offerings (ie: Energy Co-OP, Chamber trips, etc.) Exclusive member pricing for Chamber Board Room rentals Access to local and state elected officials Opportunity to participate on Chamber committees Business Development Committee Education Foundation Committee Legislative Committee Membership Development Committee Military Affairs Committee Young Professionals Committee Event Planning Committees Member to Member discounts Leads Groups Annual dinners and special events Monthly luncheons
OVERVIEW MEMBER PROFILES Your business is the member Include key employees as active members to participate and receive Chamber information MEMBER BENEFITS Every member receives a username and password to login to Members Only Portal Ability to update contact information and staff members on profile Access to modify Chamber communication preferences Online payment options for events and membership renewals Access to the Chamber s board room for meetings and presentations ADVERTISING The Chamber s website becomes a promotional platform for each business member Utilize the Chamber s weekly E-blast to advertise your company Use the Chamber s website to advertise your company
2014-15 MEMBERSHIP RATES Number of full-time employees Business Membership Non-Profit & Govt. Membership 1-3 $240 $210 4-10 $265 $230 11-25 $360 $330 26-50 $475 $435 51-100 $550 $500 101-200 $820 $750 201-300 $950 $860 Over 300 $1,050 $980 You can join the Chamber at any time. Once a membership is purchased, it remains active for 1 year. To renew your membership or request membership updates, please contact Angela Rose (angela@harfordchamber.org) or call 410-838-2020.
ADVERTISING OPTIONS E-blast Advertisement Options Weekly E-blast emails are sent to over 1,400 Chamber members and affiliates through Constant Contact with an average of 40% open rate each week. We are now offering the opportunity for you to advertise to our e-readers. Banner Ads Size: 670 x 103 pixels Cost: $75 per week or $125 for two weeks Sidebar Ads Size: 125 x 125 pixels Cost: $50 per week Please note that all files for Banner and Sidebar ads must be submitted to Lara at lara@harfordchamber.org in JPG format by Thursday of each week. Files may be resized to fit within the E-blast template. Ads appear on a weekly basis (E-blasts are sent out every Tuesday) in the order they are received. Online Advertisement Options Homepage Ads Size: 145 pixels x 125 pixels Cost: $120 per month or $1,200 per year Please note that all files must be submitted to Lara at lara@harfordchamber.org in JPG format. Monthly ads must be received by the 15th of the month to be advertised in the next month. Files may be resized to fit within the website template. Include the destination URL for your ad. Event or Directory Page Ads Size: 300 pixels x 250 pixels Cost per page: $150 per month or $1,600 per year Please note that all files must be submitted to Lara at lara@harfordchamber.org in JPG format. Monthly ads must be received by the 15th of the month to be advertised in the next month. Files may be resized to fit within the website template. Include the destination URL for your ad.
Standard Listing A Standard Listing for your Business Profile is included in the price of membership. This default listing type will remain active for the duration of membership. It will be displayed via the online directory for Chamber members as well as the printed annual directory that circulates to over 1,000 local businesses. Includes: Organization Name Primary Address Work/Fax Numbers Website URL Map Link Member Since Date Upgraded Listing An Upgraded Listing for your Business Profile is $150 per year. This listing type is specialized and will remain active for one year. You may renew this listing every year that you are a member. It will be displayed via the online directory for Chamber members as well as the printed annual directory that circulates to over 1,000 local businesses. Includes: Organization Name Primary Address Work/Fax Numbers Website URL Map Link Member Since Date Organization Logo Long Description Photos Embedded Video Products/Services Mailing Information for Members Need a list of all the mailing information for every member at the Harford County Chamber of Commerce? This information can be obtained by contacting Angela Rose (angela@harfordchamber.org). Format: Pre-printed mailing labels or an Excel file on a CD. Cost: $150
FREE ADVERTISING SERVICES Member-to-Member Coupons Membership has its benefits! Gain customers by featuring special offers for your business on the Chamber website. After you post your coupon, it will be listed under our Member Offers section within the Member Portal as well as connected to your online directory listing. Please note: Your special offer must be at least 10% off the regular customer price. Calendar Event Listings As a Chamber member, you may choose to submit an event to be added to our Community Calendar. This calendar is viewable by anyone who visits the Chamber s website. Once you submit the event information via the Member Portal, an email notification will be sent to Lara Wilkinson, the Chamber s Marketing and Communications Manager. She will approve the event and it will immediately be listed on the website.
BOARD ROOM RENTALS Board Room Specifications As a Chamber member, you have the opportunity for exclusive access to the Chamber s Board Room. The room offers table style seating for up to 30 people and is available for rental Monday thru Friday from 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. unless another meeting has already been scheduled for the time slot requested. 1/2 Day Rentals Length of time: Up to 4 hours Price: $75 Member / $125 Non-Member Full Day Rentals Length of time: 4-8 hours Price: $150 Member / $200 Non-Member Also included are the following: Parking Coffee/Tea/Water service Bathroom facilities Private room to make your meeting discreet Wi-Fi access White Board Flat screen television for presentations (laptop hookup capabilities) DVD player
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Organization Name (to be displayed online) Organization Name Address 1 Address 2 City, State, Zip Phone Website Email Main Contact Fax Name Title Address 1 Address 2 City, State, Zip Fax Phone Email Billing Address (if different) Address 1 Address 2 City, State, Zip
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Cont d. Mailing Address (if different) Organization Name Address 1 Address 2 City, State, Zip Additional Contact(s) *Please supply this information for each additional contact Name Title Address 1 Address 2 City, State, Zip Fax Phone Email Membership Details Membership Type Business Member Non-Profit or Government Member Primary Directory Category Number of Full-Time Employees Number of Part-Time Employees All Applications are subject to a one-time $25 application fee. Submission Please complete membership application and submit with payment to: Harford County Chamber of Commerce 108 South Bond Street Bel Air, MD 21014