Member Benefits<Back REFERRAL SERVICE Each day the Chamber releases valuable business information of its members in response to the many e-mails, phone calls, surveys or letters it has received. We estimated over 40,000 mailings were sent out with member information, lake area maps, Vacation and Relocation Guides in 2004. BUSINESS DIRECTORY As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you will receive an updated directory that includes all of the businesses and individuals active as Chamber members. WEBSITE Members are encouraged to link to this website to increase search engine rankings and greater numbers of virtual visitors for both. For further details regarding your website link, please contact the Chamber. In addition, as a member, your website will be linked to our site through the Member Directory, or specific pages such as Attractions, Lodging, Shopping, etc. VISITOR CENTER The Visitor Center welcomes all who are seeking information regarding area attractions, lodging, and other business establishments. Members are welcome to display their promotional brochures in the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is open throughout the year with Saturday hours during April – September. MONTHLY NEWSLETTER All members receive a monthly newsletter informing them of upcoming meetings or events as well as recapping the events of the past month. This newsletter is a great way to showcase your business by reserving ad space or inserts for your information or special promotions.
RIBBON CUTTINGS Ribbon cuttings are a feature of the Chamber of Commerce for new business memberships, business relocations, and groundbreakings. Photo and biographical captions are distributed to area newspapers, The Vacation Channel, and Hometown Radio stations, KRZK/KOMC.
MEMBERSHIP ROSTER Each new member will receive their own membership roster containing the member name, address, phone number and key contact person. Members are encouraged to use the roster when looking for goods and services in the area. NETWORKING The Chamber provides each member with many opportunities to network with others throughout the year. Chamber Committees, Member Luncheons, Business After Hours, Annual Banquet, and Special Events all provide opportunities to develop your professional relationships with other members, Board of Directors and Chamber staff. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION A Chamber Legislative Committee monitors issues of concern to the Chamber and the Table Rock Lake area. Currently your Chamber is working to improve the water quality of Table Rock Lake, working towards a consistent school start date as well as working with city, county, and state agencies to improve the roads and infrastructure leading to and from this area.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/PUBLICITY Our staff and board members work to keep Table Rock Lake in the minds of media throughout the country, not only through regular press releases, but also through promotion of the area. SPORT AND TRAVEL SHOWS The Chamber recognizes that travel decisions are made early. The Chamber is in key markets distributing literature and promoting the Table Rock Lake Area to vacationers throughout the year.
FLASH FAX & FLASH E-MAIL To keep up with ever changing technology, we offer flash fax and flash e-mail. New updated Chamber information will be sent to you via the transmission of your choice. The US Postal service is an option to choose from as well.
COMMUNITY PROFILE The Chamber has developed a community profile containing useful facts--a listing very valuable to individuals and businesses seeking to relocate to the area. RESERVATION SERVICE The Chamber provides an online reservation service for its hotels/motels/resorts. Simply login to our secure area to update the website so visitors can instantly see the availability of your rooms. INQUIRY PROGRAM Capture the names and addresses of thousands of inquiries received at the Chamber throughout the year. Have the ability to save those inquiries in our Disk, Label or List programs.
For more information please contact Jo at the Chamber office.
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