Were you a 2007 member? Click the "View Membership Directory" on the left sidebar to see if you're on the list. All 2007 members are included. A new 2008 membership directory will be coming out soon. Make sure to renew right away to get in on all benefits and activities.Why should you join? The chamber helps guide Uptown's business development, and that includes YOUR business. Like most chambers, we facilitate networking and informational events to help you build new relationships and grow your business. While many events are open to all businesses, members receive special perks.
Benefits include:
- Improved interactive Web site
- Guaranteed monthly networking or training events (featuring member businessses)
- A luncheon and Q&A opportunity with our two aldermen
- The traditional "Annual Event"
- A new, expanded directory
- Expansion of our e-mail and regular mail mailing list
- The annual Holiday event
- Improved gift premiums (pens, mugs, etc)
- Continued discounts on Uptown Banners
- promote your special events through our regular e-mail campaigns, complete with links and graphics
- announce special offers, events, and services on our website (including links to downloadable flyers or brochures that we can post for you)
- have your contact information listed on our website, along with a 25 word, unique description of your business and a link back to your own website
- have your information listed in the annual business directory
- contribute articles of community/business interest to our full color quarterly newsletter
- obtain member mailing information and labels for your own business promotions
- host chamber events that will bring new patrons to your establishment
- impact the broader community by being an event sponsor and facilitator
- serve as a board or committee member.
