Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce

Contact Information:[email protected] Davis, President/[email protected] Second StreetNatchitoches, LA 71457318.352.6894

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ADVANTAGES TO CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

The plan of work for the Chamber includes programs designed to:1. Connect businesses to consumers and each other2. Retain current business and attract new business3. Promote the local business environment through social media and targeted

marketing4. Take the lead role addressing workforce and education issues throughout

Natchitoches Parish5. Unify efforts across Natchitoches Parish and promote cooperation among entities for

the betterment of all businesses and areas of the Parish6. Coordinate with Northwestern State University and the Northwest Louisiana

Technical College to align educational assets with local workforce needs

To see how these advantages can assist your business, browse the various investment tiers outlined throughout this guide.

The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is not what it was ten years ago.

The Chamber today is a progressive and proactive entity supported by local businesses to build our local economic base through a variety of programs and initiatives. Yourinvestment in the Chamber not only provides excellent exposure for your business, but supports the work of the Chamber in education reform, workforce development,marketing, resource mapping, membership services, and more.

Please contact Tony Davis at 318.352.6894 or email [email protected] to sit down and discuss what the Chamber is doing and can do for you with yourinvestment.

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Your business benefits from a strong local economy. Your support at the President’sCircle level shows the community your business understands that all of us cancontribute to the greater good. For your support, you will receive exclusive perks, in addition to the numerous benefits afforded each of the other investment levels.

Exclusively for President’s Circle:• Your business profiled in the Community Profile publication• President’s Circle members are Presenting Sponsors of the Annual Awards Luncheon

and are given eight complimentary tickets at a specially reserved table• Legislative issues are important to you; as such, your business is not only a headline

sponsor of the LABI Legislative Issues Conference, but you also receive eight complimentary tickets and a reserved table

• A banner ad for your business will be placed on the homepage of the Natchitoches Chamber website

• Two additional e-newsletter advertisements (ten total)• Only President’s Circle members have their logo below the signature line of the

President’s email signature—ensuring everyone knows who the strongest supporters in our community are

• Four additional complimentary tickets to the Summer Mixer, as well as four additional Raffle Cups (for a total of ten)

• Four additional complimentary tickets to monthly Chamber Luncheons (20 total)• And, a specially tailored membership package to fit your exact needs

Premium Membership• Annual Investment:

$5,000• Value to Members:

$6,100• Includes all the

advantages of the Executive, Premium and lower membership packages



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EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP

Building up the business community through recruitment of new business, support of existing business and education reform—notably workforce development—areintegral to the work of the Chamber. Your Executive Membership not only helpssupport this important work, it provides you and your business premier opportunities to effect change:

• Two additional e-newsletter advertisements (eight total)• Two additional complimentary tickets (six total) to the Summer Mixer, as well as six

Raffle Cups for your guests to enjoy• Have your business highlighted as a Table Sponsor for the Annual Awards Luncheon,

the premier Chamber event, with complimentary table for eight• Ensure you know what is happening on the legislative front by having a reserved

table for eight at the LABI Legislative Issues Conference• Your business logo will be highlighted as an Executive Member on each e-newsletter

the Chamber publishes• Your logo will also be highlighted on special advertisement in the Community

Profile showcasing our community’s strongest supporters




advantages of the Premium, Entrepreneurial and lower membership packages



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PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

Your business is supporting the community by supporting the work the Chamber does to educate the business community, promote best practices, offer learningopportunities and create new business-to-business opportunities through both existing businesses and those being recruited to the community. As a Premium Member you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Your business logo will be included on each e-newsletter from the Chamber and identified as a “Premium” sponsor

• Six additional complimentary tickets to Chamber Luncheons (16 total) to allow you maximum exposure

• You have the opportunity to sponsor a Luncheon of your choice—place marketing materials in the seats, set up an informational table at registration, even address the audience briefly

• Two additional complimentary tickets to the Summer Mixer (four total)• Four reserved seats at the Annual Awards Luncheon• Banner ad on the web directory for your respective business category —ensure your

business is highlighted whenever a customer is looking for your product or service




advantages of the Entrepreneurial, Preferred and lower membership packages



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PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

Your business is supporting the community by supporting the work the Chamber does to educate the business community, promote best practices, offer learningopportunities and create new business-to-business opportunities through both existing businesses and those being recruited to the community. As a Premium Member you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Your business logo will be included on each e-newsletter from the Chamber and identified as a “Premium” sponsor

• Six additional complimentary tickets to Chamber Luncheons (16 total) to allow you maximum exposure

• You have the opportunity to sponsor a Luncheon of your choice—place marketing materials in the seats, set up an informational table at registration, even address the audience briefly

• Two additional complimentary tickets to the Summer Mixer (four total)• Four reserved seats at the Annual Awards Luncheon• Banner ad on the web directory for your respective business category —ensure your

business is highlighted whenever a customer is looking for your product or service




advantages of the Entrepreneurial, Preferred and lower membership packages



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ENTREPRENEUR MEMBERSHIP

Want more visibility? Of course you do! Entrepreneur Members enjoy additionalopportunities to highlight their business:

• Four additional advertisements (six total) in weekly e-newsletters to ensure your message reaches its audience

• Two complimentary tickets to the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s (LABI) Legislative Issues Conference where you can network with peers and learn more about the issues your business should be aware of

• A fully enhanced listing on MyChamberApp means you get higher placement, social media sharing, a double-size listing, photos and more—right from the app

Preferred Membership• Annual Investment:

$995• Value to Members:


advantages of the Business Membership package and the Preferred Membership package



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PREFERRED MEMBERSHIP

Going above and beyond has served you well. Now imagine taking your business to the next level. Preferred membership benefits include:

• An Enhanced Directory Profile that offers several ways to really highlight your business including directory snippets, image and video galleries and enhanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools

• Two complimentary advertisements through the Chamber Newsletter—target your advertisement to a select audience without distractions

• Ten complimentary tickets for the monthly Chamber Luncheons—bring a group or join us for each one, the choice is yours

• Complimentary tickets for two to the Summer Members Mixer• Complimentary tickets for two to the Annual Awards Luncheon

Preferred Membership• Annual Investment:



advantages of the Business Membership package



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BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP

Chamber membership is the best way to build relationships with other businesses and your community. Business Members enjoy all of the following benefits:

• Ribbon Cutting or Grand Opening for extra exposure• Discounted prices at Office Depot and access to Member-to-Member Deals• Professional development at seminars, workshops, and conferences throughout the

year• Stay up-to-date through the weekly e-newsletters• Your business gets referrals from the Community Profile book, online directory,

office calls & walk-ins, and online information requests• Directory information included in MyChamberApp• You’re included in Chamber Recommends pamphlets• Invitations to Member-Only events such as the Awards Luncheon, Summer Mixer,

and Business Environment Presentation• Access to exclusive advertising packages through the Chamber website and

newsletter• One free set of membership mailing labels (per year)• Networking at Morning Mixers, Business After Hours and Chamber Luncheons• The Chamber advocates on behalf of our member businesses• You are able to schedule use of the Chamber Conference Room—a WiFi-enabled

conference room with seating for 15, a 4’x8’ whiteboard, and digital projector & screen

• Business counseling through our connections and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center

Business Membership• Annual Investment:


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