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Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce

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Invest in your chamber, invest in your business

 

Your Chamber provides services and benefits that completely overshadow your costs – that is, your membership investment – when you hire the Chamber.

Your chamber offers an environment for: Networking- regularly scheduled functions provide forums for making business contacts.

Building Relationships- building relationships with potential clients/customers is essential to the growth of your business

Involvement- Voice your opinions. Get involved and work with others towards a common goal...building business

Visibility- Expose your business to a wider audience, enhance your name recognition.

Business Contacts- Meeting others at chamber functions, and working together on committees and projects.

Community- Heighten your knowledge of how Grand Prairie operates through Leadership Grand Prairie.

In Addition, “Hire Your Chamber” ...

... As a watch-dog to protect your interest in local, state and national legislation that may affect your business and community.

... To work for more and better job opportunities for the people who patronize your business.

... To promote a good public image of your community for business and industry.

... To assist you in marketing your products and services.

When you write your check for your membership, think of it in these terms. You are hiring your Chamber, its staff and services, as a valuable part of your business or profession.

Along with the many opportunities and programs that the chamber offers you to grow your business, your membership also includes items such as: the opportunity to use the Chamber Boardroom FREE of charge, Credibility through your association with the Chamber of Commerce, and the opportunity to provide your marketing materials in the new member welcome bags.

Your investment is deductible as a “necessary item of business expense”. It is not a contribution or a gift you’re making... it’s an investment in your business and your community.

 

MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT SCHEDULE

Membership investment in the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is based on number of employees.

Business Base Dues

$250 (includes 1-6 full time employees)
$310 7 - 20 Employees
$490 21 - 50 Employees
$625 51 - 100 Employees
$795 101 - 250 Employees
$1,200 > 250 Employees

Membership investments are on a yearly basis, and renewed on the anniversary date. New members are welcomed and recognized at the first monthly luncheon following receipt of their membership investment, and listed in the newsletter. There is a $25 new member fee charged. Membership is paid in advance, and can be paid by check, cash or credit card.

The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization. Dues are deductible as a regular business expense.

 

Networking Opportunities

 

Meet potential customers at multiple events each month. The Chamber of Commerce is one of the few environments in which you can have contact with the Mayor and Council members of the City of Grand Prairie, the Superintendent of the Grand Prairie ISD, the Director of the Economic Development Corporation, the President of the Chamber, and many executives of businesses in Grand Prairie in one place.

Networking Events include:

Business Breakfast Exchange- Meets the 1st Friday of the month, 7:45 a.m. at the Chamber. This leads group is a great opportunity to network and generate new business and leads within the community.

Monthly Luncheon- Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the Ruthe Jackson Center. Luncheons are held to educate, entertain and provide networking opportunities to new and current members.

Branding Irons Breakfast- Meets the last Thursday of the month, 7:45 a.m. at various locations. This group is the ambassadors of the chamber, the welcoming arm. Branding Irons assist in Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Opening and Ground Breaking Ceremonies; they also have the opportunity to introduce the newest chamber members at the luncheon allowing them first opportunity to establish a contact with a new potential customer.

Business After Hours- Meets the 4th Thursday of the month, 5-7 p.m. at various locations. This event is an after-hours card connection event held in a relaxed atmosphere for networking.

Marketing Opportunities

 

The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce provides several avenues of marketing your business via visibility. The Chamber uses cost effective marketing such as:

Continually referring your business via Phone/Website

Display your materials in the chamber lobby

Business Listing and/or Ad in the Membership Directory

Free Website Page and Link using Chamber Master

Weekly Newsletter E-Serts and Advertising

“Hot Deals” (Electronic Coupon) via Chamber Master

Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Opening Ceremonies Membership Mailing Labels

Sponsorships of Events at affordable levels

Chamber Awards/Installation Banquet

Golf Classic

Games of Grand Prairie

State of the City

Taste of Grand Prairie & Community Spotlight

Monthly Luncheons

Business After Hours

Business Exchange Breakfast

Various Seminar Sponsorships Available

 

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Once you have submitted your application it will be reviewed by the Chamber staff. You will receive a call shortly to confirm your acceptance and to arrange for proper billing of your account. Your membership application is not complete until payment has been received.

 

 

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