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By becoming a part of the Sturgis Area Chamber of
Commerce, you'll have access to many benefits in
the business community including networking opportunities
to make your business grow as well as access to
a variety of programs and events. The Chamber will
provide your business with exposure throughout the
area and will ONLY promote Chamber members.
You'll also be a part of a central organization
that dedicates itself to building strong bonds between
local businesses and the Sturgis community, including
annual events such as the annual Michigan Week celebration,
Ribs on the Runway and more.
Below you will find more detailed information about
the benefits you'll receive from becoming a Chamber
member. To sign up, simply
fill out our convenient online form.
myIDsite Identity
Theft Program:
The myIDsite identity theft program is the most
comprehensive approach available to minimize the
risk of becoming an identity theft victim. It is
a proactive online educational and recovery service
that employs our risk management techniques to assist
members in minimizing the risk of becoming an identity
theft victim.
Click here for more information on myIDsite.
Information, Networking
& Education:
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Meet business contacts at Business
After Hours, Legislative Breakfasts,
Special Events. |
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Opportunities to attend Business Seminars.
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Increase your sphere of influence, meet
new people, become part of the solution. |
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Workshops/Seminars : On a variety of topics,
to help you increase effectiveness at a reasonable
cost. Business After Hours : A popular networking
program, that allows you to market your business
to other local business people. |
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Involvement through the Chamber newsletter
of pertinent information for the membership. |
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Access to Chamber Services: Mailing labels,
Directories, Demographic data, resource films
and Literature. A friendly office staff that
answers inquiries about Sturgis area... about
your business.. about you. |
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Visitor's Center : Stocked with tourist
information and maps, located at the Chamber
office. |
Programs &
Events:
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Promotion of new businesses through Ribbon
Cuttings and recognition of new members at
Business After Hours. |
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Promotes Free Enterprise. Promote "Buy
Sturgis" through Sturgis Dollar Gift Certificate.
Chamber Dollars : This program promotes shopping
in Sturgis. Businesses and individuals may
give these certificates for various reasons.
Money spent in Sturgis multiplies seven times
before leaving our community. |
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Michigan Week : We sponsor this festival
which unites hundreds of Sturgis people working
toward a common goal adding pride in their
community. Many visitors arrive in our area
to celebrate the events with us. |
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Sturgis Area Business/Education Alliance
: Started in 1994 by the Chamber. Business
and schools working together for betterment
of local students. |
Insurance and
Employee Benefits:
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Group insurance for small businesses, specially
designed group benefits for Chamber members
only. |
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Many options to choose from including health,
auto, homeowners and executive umbrella. |
Member Exposure:
We provide a variety of ways for Chamber members
to gain exposure throughout the area to increase
their business.
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Listings included in the Sturgis map, Report
to the Citizens, Community Profile, and other
periodic publications. |
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www.sturgischamber.com : Our web page features
all Chamber members and lots of other information
(updated monthly). |
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Discover Sturgis Working with a group of
people to promote our community to a larger
geographic area of customers. |
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Business Referrals : We answer hundreds
of letters, phone calls, emails and visitors
each year, with information about Sturgis
and/or your business. We refer ONLY Chamber
members. |
Communicating
Community Concerns:
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Working on numerous programs, which enhance
the quality of life for your employees, such
as upgrading substandard housing, adult recreation,
local education and other local issues important
to our community. |
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Lobbying for you on local, state and national
issues. |
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Communicate : The concerns of the local
business community to our U.S. and State Congressional
Representatives |
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