Member Benefits

WE PROMOTE OUR MEMBERS 24/7
With our up-to-date, informative and easy to navigate Website.
By making sure that all our advertising includes our website address and other contact information that is a doorway to you.
By making sure we have publications available in strategic locations in the city and throughout the state.
With numerous sites that link to ours (including one in the Netherlands) making your information available to millions.
With office hours 5 days a week, 8 hours a day staffed by friendly, professionals working full time for the membership.
With our Gift Certificate Program that includes giving a list of all members with each certificate sold.

WE PROVIDE VALUABLE NETWORKING
Each year we have an annual meeting that is entertaining, informative and gives members a chance to relax and enjoy a “night off”.
Breakfast Connection meetings are not only informative but also give you the opportunity to network with other members of the commerce community.
Working on Chamber committees gives you a chance to work side by side with other members of the business community and the community in general. There is also the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference. Committee members are well respected by the community.
The Chamber Golf Outing gives members a chance to get out, exercise, have some fun and meet others who may need their goods or service or who may be interested in supporting their organizations and events.

WE SAVE OUR MEMBERS MONEY
The Chamber validates Certificates of Origin.
The Chamber offers Membership mailing labels at a very attractive price.
Chamber Members may purchase the most current internally generated “Business Book” at an exceptionally low cost.
Business book labels are also available at a reasonable rate.
The Chamber offers discounted health insurance for businesses with 100 or less employees.
Newsletter advertising is offered at very attractive rates.
Chamber members are receive reduced rates for the Annual Spring Expo.
Your Chamber Member Investment brings you the widest coverage in advertising at the most reasonable price .
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WE BRING OUR MEMBERS THE PEOPLE THEY NEED
The Chamber relocation packet sent to prospective businesses and individuals contains a wide range of material to demonstrate the high quality of life and the sound economic climate of the area.
The Chamber produces a high quality Community Profile every two years. It is a comprehensive booklet outlining the assets of Waupun and the surrounding area.
The Chamber produces a high quality city map every two years. It features the benefits of doing business in Waupun.
The Chamber answers calls, letters, emails and in-person inquiries from individuals seeking employment.
The Chamber works to promote tourism bringing people to the area. Our work in partnership with the school district and the city has earned us “Best Overnight Town” recognition 5 years in a row and has brought in over 31,000 people to the area.
The Chamber is actively involved with the City and FCEDC to retain and attract in new business and industry.

WE KEEP OUR MEMBERS INFORMED
The Chamber publishes a monthly Chamber Newsletter that includes articles that are both informative and educational.
The Chamber maintains an information e-mail news group that receivesimportant information the moment we do.
The Chamber offers seminars on topics important to business development and growth at little or no cost.
The Chamber shares information on business helpful seminars othersare providing.
The Chamber keeps you up-to-date on important legislative issues and gives you contact information to express your thoughts and opinions.
The Chamber shares important business news about its membership. If you let us know, we will get the word out.

WE CREATE AREA GROWTH & VITALITY
Annual Spring Expo
Annual Avenue of Angels Holiday Celebration
Annual Golf Outing
Attractive and friendly welcome center for community, commerce and visitors
Image enhancement programs ~ brochures, community profile, maps and other publications
Active participation with city, county and state economic development partners
Ambassador program to welcome new business, industry and organization, and celebrate positive changes in existing businesses, industries and organizations
Awards programs for both business and community
Up to date, user friendly, attractive website that promotes both our members and our community
Assist the community and business as an Information Center and Information Clearing House
Participate in and promote participation in productive growth & vitality partnerships
Promotion and support of local festivals and events
Promotion of tourism

WE BRING OUR MEMBERS RESPECT & CREDIBILITY
Chambers of Commerce carry the reputation of being a leader of business integrity in communities. Your affiliation with the Chamber lends your organization credibility.
Chamber sponsored events give the community a sense of place and some good hometown fun. Being associated with those events lets the community know you are glad to be here doing business.
Annually, the Chamber awards businesses and individuals for outstanding accomplishments. These awards are highly publicized giving the recipients community distinction.
The Chamber advertises and acknowleges its donors & sponsors.
Chamber members who are active on committees gain respect for their contributions to a successful economy and a vital community.
Because the Chamber as an organization supports the well being of the community and the economy, your membership shows that you too, support the community and the economy.

WE BRING BUSINESS TO OUR MEMBERS DOORS
With our Chamber Member referral program
With our Chamber Member brochure rack
With our Chamber Gift Certificate program
With our Website Chamber Member Directory and our printed Membership Directory
With networking functions that connect you to other members whoneed what you have to offer
With our work to generate relocation of both commerce and individuals
With the Member to Member Discount program
With promotion campaigns designed to bring in business
With reduced rates for our Members who participate in the Annual Spring Expo