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NETWORKING

FREE invitations to network at Chamber events (more than 25 events are held each year)

Business After Hours
Monthly mixers hosted by a Chamber member business provide an informal way to meet and build relationships. Sponsorship opportunities are available (subject to availability). Click here for information and pricing.

Quarterly Meetings
Held in January, April, July and October; give you an update on Chamber initiatives, feature informational speakers and allow you to "take the mic" to give your own "30 second commercial". Sponsorship opportunities are available (subject to availability). Click here for information and pricing.

Business Expo
Joint event with the LaPorte Chamber offers exhibitors a chance to market their products to the entire county. Attendance is open to all members, whether you are an exhibitor or not, this is a great business-to-business event.

Annual Meeting
This black tie optional event held in February provides a wrap-up of the Chamber's action plan for the year, dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. For information on sponsorships, reservations or auction donations, please contact the chamber.

Annual Golf Outing
Held annually in June, a scramble-format golf outing followed by a dinner and networking event offers great fun and lots of door prizes for golfers and non-golfers! For information on sponsorships or reservations, please contact the chamber.

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Get the word out about your company, products and services

Chamber Website
(www.michigancitychamber.com)

Members are listed for FREE in the on-line business directory at with live website and email links ­ connecting visitors directly with you! The Chamber¹s web site receives over 19,000 visits per month! Banner ads and enhanced listings are available for an additional charge. Chamber members will receive at no additional charge:

• Listing in membership directory/buyer's guide
• Listing (with link) on links page
• Logo on member details page*
• Ability to post job openings online

*Art Prep: The Chamber can provide art prep services for $25 per logo or banner ad. If logos or ads are provided in appropriate digital format and dimensions, no fee applies.

Sponsorship opportunities are available (subject to availability). Click here for information and pricing.

Buyers Guide
This guide to Chamber-member businesses is printed and distributed annually (approximately 13,000 total) and includes a FREE alphabetical listing and a category listing for each member.

The Beacon
A one page newsletter faxed to all members weekly provides timely updates on Chamber news and information submitted by members. There is no charge for this service!

Click here to submit your article for The Beacon.

The Catwalk of Events
This monthly mailer is your source for upcoming Chamber events and includes a reservation form. Get caught at an event by our Chamber staff photographer and you could be featured on the cover! Sponsorship of this mailer offers an affordable way to convey your message to the business community (reservations are required; subject to availability). Click here for information and pricing.

Lakeview
Sixteen page tabloid newsletter printed six times per year and distributed to 16,000 members of the community. Your source for community and Chamber news! New members are listed in each issue and six members are featured in the member spotlight. Send us your news to be included in the press release section FREE of charge. Sponsorship opportunities are available (subject to availability).

Click here for information, pricing and to sign-up as a Lakeview sponsor.

Broadcast Fax or Email
For a nominal fee, the Chamber staff will broadcast fax or email your one page flyer to Chamber members. Get your message out to the business community!

Mailing Labels and Electronic Mailing Lists

Coordinate your own direct mail campaigns by purchasing our mailing lists.

Have A Voice In Your Local Business Community!

Target the best way for you to get involved!

Ambassadors this active group of volunteers assists the Chamber is serving its mission by assisting staff with event staffing, strengthening communication with members, and recruiting new members. New members to the group are always welcome.

Manufacturers Council an affiliate organization of the Chamber geared toward the needs of manufacturers. The council provides a forum for discussion of common issues and collaboration for the resolution of those issues. Membership is open to manufacturers operating or serving the Michigan City area.

Chamber Board Divisions: The Chamber's Board of Directors has five divisions; Community Improvement, Economic Development, Governmental/ Legislative, Marketing and Membership. Members can also volunteer to serve on these committees.

If you have additional questions regarding Chamber membership, please feel free to contact us.

Click here for Small Business Resource Guide

Click here for membership application.

Click here for membership guide.