Now more than ever, membership is key:
In an era where businesses are getting "back to basics,"
entrepreneurs are rediscovering the value of their local chamber."
-- excerpt from MSNBC's early Sunday morning show, Your Business.
The segment, titled Lean & Mean, aired May 10, 2009
For a full look at the brief video segment, click here:
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As a member of the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, you and your company will be part of an organization – and a community – that’s known for fellowship, history, hospitality and fun.
You’ll connect with a wide variety of interesting and talented people, including many of the Grove’s key decision-makers. You’ll be able to get involved in committees and events that let you contribute your time and talent.
You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your visibility and grow your business through frequent luncheons, networkers and special events.
Last but not least, you’ll benefit from a variety of special promotions, discounts, perks and member-to-member marketing opportunities available exclusively to members of the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & ANNUAL DUES
Except for Individual members, membership in the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is held in the name of your company. Depending on your membership category, you may include additional representatives from your company, each of whom will receive mailings and e-blasts, and is eligible to participate on committees and vote on Chamber matters.
Which membership category is appropriate for you and your company? The descriptions and guidelines below will help you decide but if you have any questions, please feel free to call the Coconut Grove Chamber at 305-444-7270 or e-mail info@coconutgrove.com.
Please note that there is a $25 processing fee for first-time membership or expired membership reinstatement (this fee is waived for Trustee-level members).
TRUSTEE LEVELS:
President’s Circle/Foundation $5,000 (up to 6 voting representatives)
•Company Logo or image displayed in our website
•One regular sized banner ad listing you as a President's Circle sponsor for one year
•Company description, names and titles of all representatives
•First refusal of sponsorship opportunities at special events of the Chamber
•Postings on Chamber website (events, promotions, Grove on a Budget specials, etc.)
•12 courtesy Eblasts per year
•Four tickets to Chamber Gala
•Six comps to Chamber Luncheon of your choice (one fro each rep, no transfers).
•Special Invitations to exclusive Trustee level events
•Member admission price for all events
Ruby/Cornerstone $2,500 – (up to 5 voting representatives)
•Company Logo or image displayed in our website
•One regular sized banner web ad listing you as a Ruby/Cornerstone sponsor for 6 months
•Company description, names and titles of all representatives
•First refusal of sponsorship opportunities at special events of the Chamber after President's Circle
•Postings on Chamber website (events, promotions, Grove on a Budget specials, etc.)
•Six courtesy Eblasts per year
•Five Tickets to Chamber Luncheon of your choice (one for each rep, no transfers).
•Special Invitations to exclusive Trustee level events
•Member admission price for all events
Diamond/Pillar $1,500 (up to 4 voting representatives*)
•Company Logo or image displayed on our website
•Company description, names and titles of all representatives listed on Chamber website
•Sponsorship opportunities at Chamber special events
•Four complimentary admissions to Chamber Luncheon of your choice (one for each representative)
•Four complimentary admissions to one Chamber Networker of your choice (one for each representative)
•Postings on Chamber website (events, promotions, Grove on a Budget specials, etc.)
•Four courtesy e-blasts per year, distributed to all chamber members
•Member admission price for all Chamber events
•Additional representatives: $250.00 each
Emerald/Pillar $1,000 (up to 3 voting representatives*)
•Company Logo or image displayed on our website
•Company description, names and titles of all representatives listed on Chamber website
•Sponsorship opportunities at Chamber special events
•Three complimentary admissions to one Networker of your choice (one for each representative)
•Postings on Chamber website (events, promotions, Grove on a Budget specials, etc.)
•Three courtesy e-blasts per year, distributed to all chamber members
•Member admission price for all Chamber events
•Additional representatives: $250.00 each
BUSINESS LEVELS:
Platinum $550 (up to 3 voting representatives)
•Company description, names and titles of all representatives listed on Chamber website
•Sponsorship opportunities at Chamber special events
•Postings on Chamber website (events, promotions, Grove on a Budget specials, etc.)
•Three courtesy e-blasts per year, distributed to all Chamber members
•Member admission price for all Chamber events
•Additional representatives: $125.00 each
Gold $375 (up to 2 voting representatives)
•Company description, names and titles of all representatives listed on Chamber website
•Sponsorship opportunities at Chamber special events
•Postings on Chamber website (events, promotions, Grove on a Budget specials, etc.)
•Two courtesy e-blasts per year, distributed to all Chamber members
•Member admission price for all Chamber events
•Additional representatives: $125.00 each
Silver $250 (1 voting representative)
•Company description, name and title of representative listed on Chamber website
•Sponsorship opportunities at Chamber special events
•Postings on Chamber website (events, promotions, Grove on a Budget specials, etc.)
•One courtesy e-blast per year, distributed to all Chamber members
•Member admission price for all Chamber events
INDIVIDUAL LEVELS:
Resident, Retired or No Company Affiliation $150 (1 voting representative)
•Name listed on Chamber website
•Member admission price for all Chamber events
•Up to four personal announcements (no company affiliation), distributed to all Chamber members
APPROPRIATE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUSINESSES:
Gold & Above
• Airlines
• Automobile Dealers & Rentals
• Cruise Lines
• Department Stores
• General Contractors/Builders
Gold (Minimum)
• Pari-Mutuels & Related Businesses
• General Business Categories
• Financial Institutions ($10.00 per million dollars in deposits)
• Hospitals ($2.50 per bed)
• Hotels ($2.50 per room)
Silver & Above
• Merchants
• Restaurants
Silver (Minimum)
• Business Associate
• Realtor Associate
• Sole Proprietor Businesses
Individual
• Government Employees
• Coconut Grove Residents (non-business listing)
• Retired Individuals (from Grove business or resident only)
• Students
