Top Ten Reasons to Invest in the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce

1. Grow a healthy regional economy. Investing in the Chamber is investing in Community

and Economic development efforts in the Tri-State region. These efforts in the past year

include designation as a USDA Rural Development SET Region encompassing Lee County,

Iowa, Clark County, Missouri & Hancock County, Illinois (srdc.msstate.edu/set/home).

2. Web Based Marketing of member products or services. Use Chamber website, social

media sites and e-newsletter to promote sales, add events to community calendar and list

employment opportunities.

3. Information center and member referrals. Every day the Chamber receives calls from

individuals and businesses looking for information. The Chamber is the center for this

information and refers member services and products.

4. People do business with people they know. Grow your business by increasing your

visibility in the community through participation in chamber committees, networking

events, event sponsorships and advertising.

5. Increase credibility of your business. A study conducted by the Schapiro Group

indicated chamber membership is an effective way to convey to consumers that a company

uses good business practices, is involved in the community, cares about customers and is

reputable.

6. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach partnership. The Chamber Director is a

partnership position with ISU Extension and Outreach, Community and Economic

Development Unit, increasing access to University services and curriculum.

7. Build a better workforce. The Chamber partners with local and Tri-State organizations to

build and recruit a qualified workforce and provide local professional development

opportunities for business owners and employees.

8. Gain a voice in government. The Chamber hosts monthly legislative luncheons during the

Iowa session. The Chamber organizes and participates in state and national lobbying trips

representing members’ interests and building relationships with representatives.

9. Grow pride in our community! We are stronger together and the time and money

invested by our members allow us to continue to work to create a community people are

proud of.

10. Membership directory and recognition. Chamber members are listed in a printed and

online directory. Members are recognized with ambassador calls and in chamber

publications and social media posts.

Membership Application

METHOD OF PAYMENT

MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT $

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS/LOCATION $ ($100 PER) LEVEL UP AMOUNT $

DONATION (OPTIONAL) $ 20.00

TOTAL $

CASH CHECK CREDIT INVOICE (STOP BY OFFICE OR CALL IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD)

Membership investments in the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce are not deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes, but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense to the extent that the Chamber engages in state or national lobbying on behalf of the business community. The nondeductible portion of membership investment is 5%.

Please remit application/payment to: Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce

511 Blondeau, STE 3 Keokuk, IA 52632

officemanager@keokukchamber.com

Company Name:

Primary Representative: Title:

Location Address: City: ST: Zip:

Mailing Address: City: ST: Zip:

Phone: Fax:

Year Founded: Website: Facebook:

Yes! I want to be a Premium Member (please contact Chamber for more details)

Entrepreneur $300 Executive $600 Trustee $900

Number of Employees: Full Time Part Time

Investment Level (structure below or contact chamber for more details): $

Additional Business/Location Info**:

Signature : Date:

Investment Structure - (*FTE – Full-time Equivalent employee)

YES! I want my employees to receive email blasts (contact office to add more)

Name Title email

Name Title email

Name Title email

General -Retail, service, education, government, printers/publishers, radio/television & healthcare. 1-4 FTE* employees…..……………….……….…..$185.00 5-9 FTE employees……………..…..……....………$225.00 10-19 FTE employees…….…………..……..………$300.00 20-49 FTE employees………..………….…..………$400.00 50-79 FTE employees…….......…..……...………$500.00 80-99 FTE employees…….......……...…..………$600.00 100-199 FTE employees……..…….…..…………$750.00 200 + FTE employees…….……….……….………$1000.00

Professional - Doctors, CPAs, Insurance Agents, Realtors, Investment Reps, Architects, & Engineers 1-4 FTE employees……..…………..$225.00 5-9 FTE employees………...….……$275.00 10-19 FTE employees…....…….…$325.00 20+ FTE employees….…..….….…$500.00 Financial Institutions - Banks, savings & loans & credit bureaus Base rate ………………………………$800.00 + $15.00/million in deposits (Cap $2500.00)

Industry - Manufacturing, Construction, Utilities, Logistics, & Agribusiness 1-24 FTE employees……......….$300.00 25-49 FTE employees………...…$500.00 50-74 FTE employees………..….$750.00 75-99 FTE employees………….$1000.00 100-199 FTE employees...…..$1500.00 200-299 FTE employees….….$2000.00 300-399 FTE employees….…..$2250.00 400+ FTE employees……….….$2500.00

Accommodations Hotels, Motels & B&B.…....$185.00 + $3.50/unit Campground…....……....……....……....…….$185.00 Nonprofits Nonprofits (paid employees)……. …………$185.00 Nonprofits (no paid employees)…. …….…$85.00 Church………………………………….……...…….…$85.00 Friend of the Chamber Past Service (retired) …….……….….…….……$50.00 Associate…….……….……….…….…….……….…$85.00

Additional Business/Location Rate for total FTE employees + $100.00/business