Our Mission:
To foster and promote the public welfare and general interest of Union County, Illinois, through support, and promotion of existing and new businesses, industry, agriculture and tourism.
Why Join:
Businesses join their local Chamber because membership in the local chamber offers numerous benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within their community and local marketplace.
but research points out that consumers are more likely to do business with a company if it’s a member of their local chamber of commerce.
Member Benefits:
Internet Exposure –
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Members receive a free listing in the Chamber's online Business Directory
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Contact information linking directly to the member's website
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Calendar of events
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Members receive a weekly Newsletter highlighting activities and events happening in our are
Referrals
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Chamber staff refer only to Chamber member businesses
Openings, Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breaking
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Ceremonies and acknowledgments from Chamber officials
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Increases business visibility
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Chamber newsletter and local newspaper coverage, complete with photo
Development of Positive Business Reputation
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Members are presented with a window decal and membership certificate to display in their places of business.
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Members also have the option to use the Chamber logo on their website.
After Hours, Business Seminars, Monthly Chamber meeting and Special Events
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Networking through our monthly Chamber luncheon events which are open to the public
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Annual Union County Chamber Banquet
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Committee meetings and various other business/social events
Business Education
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Personal, professional and business development workshops
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Free business mentoring and counseling
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Webinars- internet education workshop
Job Vacancies
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Employers post a job, apprenticeship or internship
Sponsorships
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Member only opportunities to sponsor, chamber meetings and special events throughout the year
Member to Member Discounts—weekly/monthly/yearly
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Designed to encourage members to buy from other members to save money, increase visibility and promote new business for their companies
Resource Center
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Information resources available include; community demographics, community calendar, a list of clubs and organizations, local and state maps, chamber profile. The Chamber also provides Free Notary service for it’s members.