WHY MEMBERSHIP?
The answer is the Marion Chamber of Commerce is the region’s largest and most active Chamber with more than 455 voting members representing more than 450 area businesses, organizations, and industries. The Chamber is focused on providing Visibility, Growth, and Credibility to your business.
VISIBILITY
Banner Ad on MarionIllinois.com
Banner ads are available on the chamber’s website. Prices start at $75. Learn more...
Business After Hours
Host/attend networking events for our members, their guests and colleagues.
Digital Sign Advertising
Rent our outdoor digital sign. Learn more...
Marion Community Profile Book & Maps
This publication lists vital areas of our community that a potential new business, organization or resident would be interested in.
Marketing Landing Page
Do you lack an online presence or would like to compliment your existing website? Your Marketing Landing Page allows you to spotlight your business with images, videos, and custom tools like reservation or appointment services links. Expand your 'findability' with more search keywords to improve results.
Member eBlasts
Our weekly eBlasts (usually sent on Tuesdays) are a great opportunity to share your message with over 650 recipients across the region. Sponsorship opportunities are available on a quarterly basis. Learn more...
Member Portal
Login to be able to change your contact and profile information, review membership status and billing information, upload a photo/logo for the member directory, change your username and password, and much more!
Membership Mailings
Our mailing list is available on labels ($35) or free electronically. We do not provide our e-mail list. The Marion Chamber of Commerce is happy to send weekly promotional eBlasts on behalf of members.
Mobile App
The Chamber Mobile App is available to the public with a special members-only area that enables the user to share content with the chamber membership.
Press Room
Post your press releases/news for chamber communications. Items will be shared with local media.
Racks For Member Information
Rack space is available to display business brochures and business cards in our lobby.
Social Media
Tag and co-host your events and projects!
GROWTH
1-on-1 Business Marketing Consultation
Consultation services provided by the Chamber’s Marketing Committee.
Business Advocacy
We work with local leaders and our members to continue making this the best possible place to live and work.
Chamber Corner
Share employment and volunteer opportunities, internships, donations, classifieds and more!
Commerce Control Panel / Member Portal
Through Chamber Nation, the Marion Chamber of Commerce is able to offer its members a wide variety of amazing tools that showcases your products and services.
Insurance
Through our membership with the IACCE, MetLife and Aetna customers qualify for a discount on a variety of insurance services. Contact your local insurance provider or the chamber office for more details.
Mastermind
This program is a part of the Marion Chamber’s Leadership Marion development program for CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and all potential leaders.
Save on Electric and Gas
Affordable Gas and Electric and AES Solar offers exclusive opportunities to save BIG on electricity, natural gas, and solar energy bills.
With Your Member Portal:
CREDIBILITY & KNOWLEDGE
Certificate of Origin Services
Documentation Issued by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Committees
One of the best networking opportunities is Chamber committee involvement.
City Maps
This up-to-date map offers advertising panels available to Chamber members only.
Conference Room Usage
Use of the Chamber meeting room is free during normal business hours for Chamber member organizations/businesses, their voting members or their employees.
Grow & Protect Knowledge Library
Inside this learning management system, you will find hundreds of cutting-edge courses and mini-lessons on every aspect to grow and protect your business. These lessons are available on your phone, tablet or desktop, so you can access them anywhere 24/7.
Labor Law Posters & Signage
Discounted posters through the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and remote worker services through Hirelevel.
Monthly Luncheons
We host the best-attended membership luncheons in the region. Featured speakers address topics that are current and relevant to our members.
Membership Directory
Our online directory hosts 1,500 searches monthly. Listings can feature an image/logo, contact information, external website, and Marketing Landing Page.
Policies and Documentation
Policies and packages including sexual harassment & drug policy packages
Referrals
The Chamber staff responds to the hundreds of inquires received by our office each year by giving lists of appropriate members.
Ribbon Cutting
Members in good standing with the Marion Chamber of Commerce can schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Chamber free of charge.
Seminars & Webinars
Enjoy Continuation Education Credits through member businesses and discount rates for Illinois Chamber of Commerce classes.
ADVANCED MEMBERSHIP PORTAL BENEFITS
Personal Member Assistant
Never had time to set up your Marketing Landing Page? A designated US-based Member Assistant will do all the work of documenting your business or organization for optimal internet searches.
You still have total control of your content. You can manage information and your Member Assistant is there when you need them or they can update and change content to reflect the changing needs of your business. Out of the office and need to contact them? They are available via text!
You can focus on what’s important - running your business.
Google My Business
Your Member Assistant creates and updates your business profile so you can compete online - bringing local and international visitors to your physical and digital doorstep.
Texting Channels & Digital Displays
Use a texting keyword to directly connect with individuals who want to learn about your business. Add this keyword information to your business cards and ads to share web links, brochures, golden ticket coupons and content to directly communicate with potential customers. Prospect leads will be sent to the members phone and email so they can immediately contact them.
Marketing Landing Page
Share information about your business or organization and designed to reflect your current online presence.
Online Business Catalog
This services and/or products catalog for professionals, trades persons, service providers, and stores provide a modern mobile web application that's promoted with via your own texting keyword that you add to your business cards and ads. Aside from members having a beautiful display catalog that will help with local and national search, they will also have a customer reference catalog that their Chamber Assistant will help them create to improve overall prospect trust.
Local Golden Tickets
Create a one time use local golden ticket that is tied to its own texting keyword and number that the member may advertise to grow their business.
Monthly Reports
Every month you will receive a detailed report with marketing feedback and membership return on investment (ROI). Member will be texted access to their own Auto Mobile Assistant app. From this app they can review their stats, votes, send the team a survey, add a display, add a customer reference, and even request INCLUDED service from their Chamber Assistant .
Retail Services
They provide support and services for those wanting to sell products online. Staying local in a global world!
MEMBER ONLINE BUSINESS CATALOG