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MEMBERSHIP GUIDE TOYOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE130 East 3rd Street, Suite 301 / Des Moines, IA 50309
P / 515.829.4188 / fusedsm.org
TO JOIN, GO ONLINE TO FUSEDSM.ORG
PART_01 / OUR PURPOSE
Our organization provides the spark and energy every business needs to ignite growth and prosperity through purposeful connections. Our brand promise is to provide effective resources, knowledge and passionate advocacy to local businesses. We work tirelessly for our members to generate dynamic business opportunities unlike
those found anywhere in the city.
PART_02 / OUR CULTURE
Our culture is fueled by providing innovative solutions to the diverse range of businesses we serve. We are thought leaders. We are passionate and authentic. We are collaborators. We are fi e starters looking to ignite economic growth for
every one of our members.
PART_03 / OUR COMMUNITY
We are a community of business owners stimulated by providing explosive business growth opportunities forged from diversity, collaboration and authentic human interaction. We champion the success of our members with dignity and support one another with pride. Passionate integrity is fused into the very core of our community where hard work, inclusion and meaningful relationships define our ast,present and future. Fu
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130 East 3rd Street, Suite 301 / Des Moines, IA 50309 / P / 515.829.4188 info@fusedsm.org / fusedsm.org
COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP TO THE GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP:
Includes over 4,500 regional members, unlimited job postings, monthly regional events and more
PROGRAMS:MOXIE / President/Business Owners Empresari@s / Latino Community Leaders Firestarters / Member Ambassadors Group Non-Profit Forum JCI Membership / Young Professionals$40/individualBreaking Barriers / Women on Fire & the Men Who Support Them
ONLINE MARKETING BENEFITS INCLUDE:
01 / 24/7 Member Login to addHot Deals, Press Releases, UnlimitedJob Postings, and more
02 / Receive and Offer “Hot Deals”to and from fellow members
03 / Promote your events on the memberwebsite calendar
04 / New member listing in our newsletter& social media
05 / eNewsletter updates
06 / Key search words for other membersto find you in the online directory
07 / List yourself with multiple categoriesso you are sure to be found
EVENT & NETWORKING BENEFITS INCLUDE:
01 / Over 80 Business ConnectionEvents annually
02 / Educational Opportunitiesthrough seminars and events
03 / Target MarketingOpportunities (Sponsorships)
04 / Volunteer Opportunities
BUSINESS SUPPORTBENEFITS INCLUDE:
01 / 1-Hour complimentaryconsultation with Modern Muse Consulting
02 / Business and economicdevelopment assistance and referrals
03 / Get a Quote: onlinelocation to find quotes and receive quotes from others
04 / Business advocacy participation& support
Your MemberBenefits Include:
130 East 3rd Street, Suite 301 / Des Moines, IA 50309 / P / 515.829.4188 info@fusedsm.org / fusedsm.org
We inviteyou to explore the various marketing, event, and leadership opportunities. Please visitour website atfusedsm.orgfor more information.
MARKETINGOPPORTUNITIES / *Extra Fee
MEMBER LOGIN/SOCIAL MEDIAProvides a business directory listing, member contact information and member events. You can also post job openings, receive discounts, earn promotions and get the inside track on what is happening in the Des Moines business community
*STAND ALONE EBLASTAdvertising reaches 2400+ individuals.
*WEB BANNER ADAdvertisement on the chamber website & newsletters that hyperlinks to your website.
*PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPSponsor event programsoffered by the chamber.
EVENT OPPORTUNITIES
ANNUAL DINNERMONTHLY LUNCHESMORNING FUELTOSSFORE! GOLF OUTINGBUSINESS W/O BOUNDARIES BREAKING BARRIERSRIBBON CUTTINGS / GROUND BREAKINGS
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
Eat, drink, and play along the beautiful Riverwalk downtown beneath the summer comfort of the canopy at the Brenton Skating Plaza at the Riverwalk Rendezvous, a Regional Business After Hours party hosted by the Fuse, West Side, and Downtown Chambers of Commerce. Food & ambience provided by Christiani’s VIP Catering. Experience the Riverwalk among the vibrancy of a chic Downtown after work, have a few drinks, and network among hundreds of metro-area attendees from over 20 Chambers of Commerce!
Highlighting the accomplishments of the past year and addressing the challenges the City of Des Moines faces moving forward. The City continues to persevere with numerous accolades and recognition for economic success and enviable quality of life even through fiscally challenging setbacks.
LEADERSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
Board Of Directors
Committees
Program Directors
Empresari@s
In an effort to both increase diversity and better serve
our members, we are proud to partner with local Latino
community leaders to create a Latino membership arm
of the Chamber called Empresari@s, meaning
“entrepreneur” in Spanish.
501(c) Non Profit Forum
This program is made up of members that represent or
work closely with a 501(c) and meet monthly to discuss
issues impacting their organizations. Meetings include
educational speakers on a variety of topics, member
success stories, and hot-topic issues. Open to any staff.
Moxie
A group of business owners/presidents that meet
monthly to discuss issues impacting their businesses.
This is exclusive to business owners/presidents and
limited by category.
Firestarters
Our Firestarters welcome and encourage involvement
from new members. They also attend events and assist
with registration and greeting of guests.
JCI – Des Moines
Connects emerging leaders, 20-40 years old, from the
Chamber and the Des Moines Jaycees, to enhance
opportunities in leadership, volunteering, development
and networking.
Our Programs
ONLINE BANNER ADVERTISING
OPPORTUNITIES
Please check any opportunities you may be interested in. We will contact you to provide more information.
ADVERTISING/SPECIALTY
RIBBON CUTTING/GROUND BREAKINGFREE TO MEMBERS / $300 FOR NON-MEMBERSHost a ceremony at your location to celebrate a new space,
anniversary, and more. We provide the scissors, ribbon,
plaque and promote the event on our website.
12 Months
($450)
MARKETING EMAILSAdvertise your business by chamber
email blasts to all representatives
(2400+ individuals).
Art and content of email to be provided by the member via
email. Member will receive a test blast to review and make
changes prior to sending to all member representatives.
Date of blast will be scheduled once full payment has been
received.
EMAIL BLAST$175 PER BLAST (MEMBER)$300 PER BLAST (NON-MEMBER)
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
ANNUAL DINNERRecap and look into the future of all the progress
happening at the chamber. At this event we
award the Business Of The Year,
501(c) Of The Year, Entrepreneurial Spirit Award,
Citizen Of The Year and Firestarter Of The Year.
TOSS Variety of food vendors, live and silent
auction, awarding the volunteer of the year.
FORE! GOLF TOURNAMENTLunch, Golf, Networking, Awards and
more.
BUSINESS W/O BOUNDARIES MULTICULTURAL & DIVERSITY JOB FAIR Join us as we celebrate Business Without
Boundaries, an event dedicated to offering
businesses a multicultural and diverse platform
to connect with businesses with potential
employees.
130 East 3rd Street, Suite 301 / Des Moines, IA 50309 / P / 515.829.4188 info@fusedsm.org / fusedsm.org
6 Months 3 Months
($250) ($150)
MEMBERSHIP DUES
11 - 30 Employees / $440
31- 70 Employees / $645
71- 100 Employees / $825
Individual (non-business) / $100
Non-profit / $195 (501(c) 3 only)
1 - 4 Employees / $235
5 - 10 Employees / $310 101 + Employees / $1,030
EXTENDED MEMBERSHIPT.I.E. / Tying Our Vision To Our Mission
Invest in one of these three custom levels of membership to
market your business to all members and receive a variety
of benefits ranging from website advertising, logos on staff
signatures to your logo on our chamber billboards!
EXTENDED MEMBERSHIP / Enhanced Listing
For an additional $100 indefini e, you can purchase an Enhanced Listing to
your basic entry on our online Business Directory. This includes extended
business content, including photos, video, logos, company description,
representative contact information and social media links. You also
receive priority category placement in directory search results.
*Trust / + $3500*Influence / + $2500*Emerge / +$1500*Talk to Trish Flaherty- Barnes, CEO/President
about benefit details
$100 / *This is a one-time
fee with membership
130 East 3rd Street, Suite 301 / Des Moines, IA 50309 / P / 515.829.4188 info@fusedsm.org / fusedsm.org
FuseDSM T.I.E. Level Membership Benefits
**The Chamber reserves the right to replace benefits with a benefit of equal value if necessary.
TRUST Level
Membership Dues $3500 (Value $10,200)
INFLUENCE Level
Membership Dues $2,500 (Value $6,370)
EMERGE Level
Membership Dues $1500 (Value $5,260)