Benefits to Becoming a Chamber Member

Your membership with the Chamber unlocks many benefits!

PROMOTION:

  • The Chamber office receives many inquiries for product and service information. We refer only our members that provide that product or service.
  • Chamber members are listed in our online membership directory with detailed business information and links to websites and social media.
  • Opportunities for event promotions, announcements, etc. via a weekly email sent from the Chamber
  • Additional exposure via Facebook as we will share your announcements/deals/etc. on the Chamber’s Facebook page, up to 2 times per week
  • The Convention and Visitors Bureau is part of the Chamber of Commerce—your membership enables marketing opportunities and exposure while attracting others to our community
  • Brochure and/or business card visibility at the Chamber office
  • In the last 3 years, over $200,000 have been spent in Chamber Bucks at member businesses. Chamber Bucks are a great way to encourage local spending!
  • The Chamber will sell tickets for Chamber member events such as pancake breakfasts, concerts, etc. at no charge for the members
  • Salutators program will welcome all new Chamber members, as well as acknowledge member businesses that have remodeled, moved, or are under new ownership. These ceremonies include a plaque and publicity in the Plaindealer.

SERVICES/PROGRAMS:

  • Business After Hours monthly events are opportunities for Chamber members to network with other businesses in the community. It’s also an opportunity for the host to showcase their business.
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Chamber Bucks and Shop St. James 1st initiatives are used to promote your business
  • Discounted registration for educational and other special events
  • Opportunities to join committees and task forces that help shape the future of our community
  • The St. James Chamber is a member of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce which advocates for the business community regarding taxes, unemployment insurance, grants and aids for businesses on the state level.
  • The Chamber works with the Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote tourism
  • The Chamber collaborates with the City and the Economic Development Authority to promote business development
  • The Chamber works locally, as well as at state and federal level to promote a business-friendly atmosphere.

AVAILABLE PERKS:

  • Use of bulk mailing permit
  • Use of board meeting room
  • Free printing of flyers for chamber member promotions (up to 150/month)
  • Lamination services available
  • Chamber staff can assist with grant writing applications
  • We can have your promotional materials translated into Spanish

Investment in the Community = Investment in the Future

Chamber Application

Please contact the Chamber of Commerce office for an application!

stjmnchamber@gmail.com          507-375-3333          602 2nd Ave S

Individual Member$125
Churches & Non-Profit Service Organizations$150
Home Business / Daycare$225
Seasonal Business$225
Businesses with:
1-5 Employees$250
6-10 Employees$500
11-25 Employees$750
26+ Employees$1,000

First year membership is discounted by 10%

Membership is valid for one year.

Train Conductor$4,000
-Business name and logo on weekly chamber email (52 weeks!)
-Free hole sponsorship at golf tournament ($500 value)
-Free parade entry to Railroad Days & Winter Carnival parades
-6 customized Facebook posts (work with Director)
-Name and logo highlighted on Chamber of Commerce website
-Three 1/8 page color ads in the Plaindealer
Locomotive$2,000
-Business name on weekly chamber email (52 weeks!)
-Free parade entry to Railroad Days & Winter Carnival parades
-4 customized Facebook posts during the year (work with Director)
-Name highlighted on Chamber of Commerce website
-Two 1/8 page color ads in the Plaindealer
Railroad Spike$1,000
-Business name on weekly chamber email (52 weeks!)
-Free parade entry to Railroad Days & Winter Carnival parades
-2 customized Facebook posts during the year (work with Director)
-Name highlighted on Chamber of Commerce Website
-One 1/8 page color ad in the Plaindealer
St James Chamber of Commerce Logo

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