Marketing & Advertising
BUSINESS CONNECTION NEWSLETTER
Monthly publication, emailed to all Chamber members. Circulation: 600.
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Lakewood’s premiere member business and community promotional directory! The most visible and lucrative way to reach businesses and the local community. The directory is the premier source of information for the Greater Lakewood area with free alpha and business classification listings of all Chamber Members. Distribution: 7,000 annually.
SHOWCASE LAKEWOOD!
Biannual table-top trade show designed for member-to-member networking opportunities. Held in the evenings and features up to 25 members for a 3-hour mini trade show. Only $125 per business/organization to participate!
BROADCAST EMAIL PROGRAM
Your 8-1/2” x 11” ad can be emailed to over 600 members for a nominal fee of $100. Three business days required for processing please. Non-member rate: $400.
CHAMBER WEB SITE
Averaging 7,000 hits monthly, our web page lists all members free of charge, as well as provides free links. Terrific banner advertising options! As a member, your business is listed on the Chamber's web site FREE of charge along with a FREE link to your business' home page and email.
MEMBERSHIP LABELS
Pressure sensitive labels of the Chamber Membership mailing list can be purchased for a nominal fee of $100. Non-member price $400.
MILITARY NEWCOMERS ORIENTATIONS
Promote your business at Fort Lewis Army Base every month in the Lakewood Chamber’s Booth reaching an average of 500 new personnel and their families each month! We recognize it has become increasingly cost prohibitive for our member businesses to attend these orientations to promote themselves. What is difficult to accomplish individually, can now be achieved under our "umbrella" marketing approach. Let us do all of the work! Only $200 annually!
MOMENTUM ADVERTISING PROGRAM
Enhance your organization’s image and gain valuable name recognition by becoming a sponsor. This annual marketing and advertising program enables you to receive premium advertising services through the Chamber. Sign up at the Platinum, Gold or Silver level and take advantage of this value-added marketing opportunity!
Chamber Offices
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Open 7 days a week. The VIC provides assistance to over 3,500 visitors and residents annually. Bring your posters, discount coupons and complimentary tickets for distribution in our center.
BROCHURE/INFORMATION RACKS
- Members can display brochures, flyers and pamphlets in our lobby of the Chambner that also serves as the community's Visitor Information Center or in our Business Resource Center.
BUSINESS CARD DISPLAY
Members can display business cards in specially designed wall units in our lobby.
Networking
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Held at a featured member business, a casual, enjoyable way to network with in a relaxed and casual environment. To host an After Hours, contact our Membership Director.
A.M. CHAMBER NETWORK
Meeting every second Tuesday of the month, acquaints new and current members with the operations and benefits of Chamber membership. Great opportunity to network and shamelessly promote your products and services in a casual "roundtable" format. Bring your business cards, coupons, and brochures for a fun show and sell opportunity. At the same time, you will learn how to participate in the many wonderful networking, marketing and educational programs we have to offer.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCH - Enjoy networking, educational and informational meetings the first Thursday of each month. Bring your business cards and brochures to exchange. Be a Luncheon Sponsor: Showcase your products or services with a reserved display table, plus five minutes on the program agenda for only $500 sponsorship.
Other Business Opportunities
COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
Recognition through participation in various Chamber & community committees and task forces.
BLUE RIBBON CUTTINGS
New Member? Recently renovated or upgraded? Here’s a great photo opportunity for your business! Chamber Ambassadors and members attend your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We include your photo in the Chamber Newsletter.
FYI EMAIL PROGRAM
Get up-to-date information on national, state and local issues that affect your business and bottom line on a regular basis, as well as Chamber activities and events.
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REFERRALS
We refer our members to out of town visitors, residents, military personnel and their families, and the business community, as well as people interested in moving to the Lakewood area..
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
We turn your dues into an investment! The Chamber addresses issues on local, state and national levels, develop policy positions and lobby on behalf of our member businesses.
DEDUCTIONS
Your Chamber dues can be deducted as a business expense.
GROUP INSURANCE PLANS
Get Big Company Benefits at Competitive Prices! Our Chamber Select Dental, Medical, Long Term and 401(k) programs, which our region's best, are available to Members Only!
CHAMBERplan FOR RETIREMENT
1-877-814-401K. SunAmerica is the exclusive provider of 401(k) products and services to our small business members. The CHAMBERplan is a turnkey, affordable 401(k) plan that provides comprehensive administrative services, on-site enrollment, a variety of investment options, world-renown money managers, Internet account access, and many other benefits. The CHAMBERplan is also endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
COMPETITIVE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
At Integrated Benefit Strategies, our team becomes a part of your team, acting as your benefits advisor, scouring the market for the best coverages at the best rates possible, and assisting you year-round with service issues.
Why Integrated Benefit Strategies? All Insurance brokerage firms are not created equal. At IB-strategies we believe in providing the best service available anywhere - at the most compettive rates. Our goal is to provide each Chamber member with the opportunity to save money on health insurance, while also trying to maintain or improve your health programs. We save the staff at the Lakewood Chamber 22.5% this year!
Call us to find out if we can improve your plans while saving you money on the bottom line. Call Susan Bergstrom at 253-318-9379 or 1-800-742-0467 for your free analysis of individual health plans and/or employer group health programs (employers with 1 - 25,000 employees).
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