Membership Benefits
Why Join?
Whether you are just starting a business or ready to go global, membership in the Chamber provides an environment for success by through leadership in business, community and economic development. Enjoy exclusive perks, access to great resources, promotional opportunities and networking events to grow your business as a member of Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Membership Investment
$350.00 Annually or $30.62 Monthly* ------ $500 Value!
- Dual Membership in the Small Business Association of Michigan
- Access to "Members Only" events including all networking events
- Discounted advertising rates in the Allendale Announcer
- Sponsorship/Marketing Opportunities to help grow your business
- Basic Business Listing on Chamber website and annual directory
- Special "Members Only" pricing for Chamber Events
- "New Members" welcome publicly via social media, newsletter, website & Announcer
- Eligibility to add business events to chamber calendar, website & Announcer
- Access to training to help grow your business
- Eligible to participate in a chamber committee
- Receive Chamber email newsletter updates
- Access to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for your business (grand opening, anniversary, new location, renovations)
- Prioritized access to "Members Only" reports on government meetings and township news
- 50% of Second Business membership (Core Business Membership Only)
- Access to "Hot Deals" and Member Discounts available from Partners or Key Members
- 10% Discount on Membership Package for Veteran Owned Businesses
*5% processing fee charged to monthly automatic payments
Your AACC Membership Includes Membership with the Small Business Association of Michigan! It's two memberships for the price of one!
Chamber Benefits
Partner and Key Member Opportunities
The Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce membership and partnership opportunities are carefully crafted to provide a wide array of benefits at increasing levels to ensure every business has the opportunity to get involved in a way that best suits them and meets the goals each year. These packages pull together local print advertising, sponsorship in local events (like the M45 Celebration!), and enhanced membership benefits to create year-long recognition for your partnership and investment!
Bronze Member
$500 Annually or $43.75 Monthly*
Over $1,200 in Value!
Membership Benefits
Core Benefits
- All standard Chamber membership benefits
- Listed in the Membership Directory with a “Bronze Member” logo
- Ability to post member-only discounts or “Hot Deals”
- 1 business-specific e-blast annually for sales, news, or events
- 1 annual member mailing list
Announcer-Specific Benefits
- Includes 2 months of advertising in print and digital editions of the Allendale Announcer!
- 5% discount on additional Announcer advertising space
- 1 eighth (1/8) page Announcer print ad credit
- For use in: February, April, June, August, October, or December
- 1 quarter (1/4) page Announcer digital ad credit
- For use in: January, March, May, July, September, or November
Silver Member
$1,000 Annually or $87.50 Monthly*
Over $2,200 in Value!
Membership Benefits
Core Benefits
- All standard Chamber membership benefits
- Listed in the Membership Directory with a “Silver Member” logo
- Ability to post member-only discounts or “Hot Deals”
- Receive 1 annual member mailing list
- Enhanced Membership Directory listing (includes expanded character count, links, logo, photos, etc.)
Marketing & Visibility
- 1 business-specific e-blast annually for sales, news, or events
- Acknowledged on the Chamber Key Member & Partner webpage with a small linked logo
- Eligible to host or sponsor a networking event
- 2 social media shout-outs annually
Announcer Benefits
- Includes 2 months of advertising in print and digital editions of the Allendale Announcer!
- 10% discount on additional Announcer advertising space
- 1 quarter (1/4) page Announcer print ad credit
- For use in: February, April, June, August, October, or December
- 1 half (1/2) page Announcer digital ad credit
- For use in: January, March, May, July, September, or November
Gold Member
$3,500 Annually or $306.25 Monthly*
Over $5,500 in Value!
Membership Benefits
Core Benefits
- All standard Chamber membership benefits
- Listed in the Membership Directory with a “Partner” logo
- Ability to post member-only discounts or Hot Deals
- Receive 1 annual member mailing list
- Enhanced Membership Directory listing (includes volume of character count, links, logo, photos, etc.)
Marketing & Visibility
- 2 Chamber e-blasts annually promoting sales, news, or events
- Acknowledged on the Chamber’s Key Members & Partners webpage with a medium linked logo
- 3 social media shout-outs annually
- Eligible to host or sponsor a Chamber networking event
Sponsorship Credits
- 2 sponsorship credits valued at $250 each
- Total sponsorship value: $500
- Credits may be combined for a single $500 sponsorship
Announcer-Specific Advertising Benefits
- Includes 5 months of advertising in print and digital editions of the Allendale Announcer!
- 10% discount on additional Announcer advertising
- Digital edition Allendale Announcer featured business. Includes cover page and a 1-page feature article or ad story (first come first serve: January, March, May, July, September, or November).
- 1 half-page digital ad credit
- Featured in: January, March, May, July, September, or November
- 3 half-page print ad credits
- Featured in: January, March, May, July, September, or November — pick 2
Community Partner
$4,800 Annually or $420.00 Monthly*
Over $7,500 in Value!
Membership Benefits
Core Benefits
- All standard Chamber membership benefits
- Listed in the Membership Directory with a “Partner” logo
- Ability to post member-only discounts or Hot Deals
- Receive 1 annual member mailing list
- Enhanced Membership Directory listing
Marketing & Visibility
- 3 Chamber e-blasts annually promoting sales, news, or events to area businesses
- Featured on the Chamber’s Key Members & Partners webpage with a large linked logo
- 4 social media shout-outs annually
- Eligible to host or sponsor Chamber networking events
Sponsorship & Event Benefits
- 2 sponsorship credits valued at $250 each
- Total sponsorship value: $500
- Credits may be combined for a single $500 sponsorship
Announcer-Specific Advertising Benefits
- Includes 5 months of advertising in print and digital editions of the Allendale Announcer!
- 15% discount on additional Announcer advertising space
- Print edition Allendale Announcer featured business. Includes cover page and 2-page spread feature story (first come first serve: February, April, June, August, October, or December). Print edition is also available digitally.
- 1 half-page print ad credit
- Featured in: February, April, June, August, October, or December
- 3 half-page digital ad credits
- Featured in: January, March, May, July, September, or November
- Small logo included monthly (all 12 months) in the inside cover of the Allendale Announcer as “Chamber Partner”
Community Leader Partnership
$6,500 Annually or $568.00 Monthly*
Over $10,000 in Value!
Membership Benefits
Core Benefits
- All standard Chamber membership benefits
- Listed in the Membership Directory with a “Partner” designation
- Ability to post member-only discounts or Hot Deals
- Receive 1 annual member mailing list
- Enhanced Membership Directory listing
Marketing & Visibility
- 5 Chamber e-blasts annually promoting sales, news, or events to area businesses
- Featured on the Chamber’s Key Members & Partners webpage with a large linked logo
- 6 social media shout-outs annually (bi-monthly)
- 12-month scrolling banner ad on the Chamber website (member provides artwork)
- Logo included in the Executive Director’s email signature
- Eligible to teach a member workshop with Chamber marketing support
Networking & Event Involvement
- Eligible to host or sponsor up to 2 Chamber networking events
- 1 ticket to all Chamber events (or 1 monthly; excludes Multi-Chamber events)
Sponsorship Credits
- 8 sponsorship credits valued at $250 each
- Total sponsorship value: $2,000
- Credits may be combined for larger sponsorship packages
Announcer-Specific Advertising Benefits
- Includes 8 months of advertising (print + digital) in the Allendale Announcer!
- 15% discount on additional Announcer advertising space
- 4 half-page print ad credits
- Featured in: February, April, June, August, October, or December
- 4 half-page digital ad credits
- Featured in: January, March, May, July, September, or November
- Medium logo featured monthly (all 12 months) inside the front cover of the Allendale Announcer as “Chamber Partner”
Community Investor Partnership
$10,000 Annually or $875.00 Monthly*
Over $15,500 in Value!
Membership Benefits
Core Benefits
- All standard Chamber membership benefits
- Listed in the Membership Directory with a special “Partner” designation
- Ability to post member-only discounts or Hot Deals
- Receive 1 annual member mailing list
- Enhanced Membership Directory listing for greater visibility
Marketing & Visibility
- 7 Chamber e-blasts annually promoting sales, news, or events to area businesses
- Featured on the Chamber’s Key Members & Partners webpage with an extra-large linked logo
- 12 social media shout-outs each year (1 per month)
- 12-month scrolling banner ad on the Chamber website (member provides artwork)
- Your logo included in the Executive Director’s email signature
- Eligible to teach a member workshop with full Chamber marketing support
Networking & Event Involvement
- Eligible to host or sponsor up to 2 Chamber networking events
- 2 tickets to all Chamber events (or 2 tickets monthly; excludes Multi-Chamber events)
- Exclusive Title Sponsorship for 1 Chamber event
- Requires using at least $3,000 of your sponsorship credits
Sponsorship Credits
- 16 sponsorship credits valued at $250 each
- Total sponsorship value: $4,000
- Credits may be combined for larger sponsorship packages
Announcer-Specific Advertising Benefits
- 15% discount on additional Announcer advertising purchases
- 4 half-page print ad credits
- Featured in: February, April, June, August, October, or December
- 3 full-page digital ad credits
- Featured in: January, March, May, July, September, or November
- Large logo featured monthly (all 12 months) inside the front cover of the Allendale Announcer as a Chamber Partner