Text Box: Online Member Directory FREE Website listing for Chamber members. This is a great tool to encourage member to member business. Business Referrals It is the Chamber’s policy to refer inquiries only to member firms. Ribbon Cuttings Gain exposure for your new or expanded business by inviting Chamber members to conduct a ribbon cutting or ground breaking ceremony. Chamber Page A monthly page in the Journal Pilot newspaper to promote all Chamber activity with a forum for additional advertising. Monthly Newsletter E-news or hardcopy of all the latest news and an opportunity to promote your business. Business After Hours Members host a reception at their business location to showcase the business and network with other Chamber members. Carthage Cash Redeemable gift certificates for Chamber members only to promote local shopping. Seminars Educational seminars on business management topics. Text Box: Welcome Packet Newcomer booklet for all new residents. Partnerships The Chamber works closely with City and County government to promote business development. Roundtable Sponsors monthly forum for communication and education for all businesses, civic groups, service clubs and governmental bodies. Tourism Sponsors events to boost traffic and business such as Christmas Open House, Strawberry Festival, Community Band Concert, Fourth of July festival, Farmers Market and Ridiculous Days. Marketing Opportunities Chamber page, sponsor events, become a PACESETTER, host business after hours, sponsor the tourism map, participate in our TV campaign and many others. Professional Office Staffed office to answer calls and assist in coordination of all Chamber activity. Board Meeting Monthly meetings where ALL chambers members are welcome. Committees All members are eligible to participate with any committee or event Committees are Membership Services & Recruitment, Public Relations, Tourism, Retail Development, Nominating, Christmas Open House and Audit.

Membership Structure

·          Business           $175

      Voting membership for any business       or organization

·          Additional Business      $ 75

      Non-voting for persons running more       than one business who purchase a       full business membership

·          Individual          $ 50

      Non-voting membership for                     individuals who support the chamber       and wish to receive all chamber       communication.

·          Small Non-profit       $ 50

      Non-voting membership for service       clubs, organizations and civic       minded groups with 3 or fewer paid       employees. These groups can choose       to pay at a higher level for voting       membership.

·          Large Non-profit       $175

      Voting membership for clubs and       organizations with 4 or more paid         employees.

·          PACESETTER         $500

                     minimum

      Voting HIGH visibility membership       for supporters who will receive       additional advertising and                  recognition.

·          Carthage Industrial       $ 25         Development Corporation

      For Chamber members who wish to       join this organization and help         promote economic development add       the twenty five dollars to your check.

If you have questions call the Chamber office at   217-357-3024.  A representative of the Membership Committee will contact you to discuss your specific interests and needs.

Dues are for the calendar year so mid-year

membership will be prorated.