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MEMBERSHIP GUIDE
Membership Perks
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS
Contact Jessica Crumb Take advantage of this great opportunity to network with others , Hosting or attending these events is a wonderful way to let other businesses know the services you provide to the community . Not sure about sponsoring an event by yourself ? Contact the Chamber office and we can help connect you with another business with whom to co-sponsor . 2017 SOLD OUT ! Only a few months left in 2018 ! Book your 2018 event NOW !
SHOP EMPORIA GIFT CERTIFICATES
Contact Vanda Stephens There are over 80 Chamber members who participate in the Gift Certificate program . The design of the gift certificates are user-friendly and are valid for 5-years . In 2016 nearly $ 74,000 was put into the Emporia economy through this program . ( Signed agreement required , 3 % handling fee applies .)
RED ALERTS
Contact Vanda Stephens The Red Alert program is designed to get information to Chamber members in the event of “ questionable ” banking activity in our area . The Red Alert Systems begins with the Police Department contacting our office ; then we forward the information on to our members who sign up to be a part of this program .
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Contact Jessica Crumb Whether you are a new member , holding a grand opening for a new location , or recognizing an anniversary or special occasion , let us know . We will help you arrange a ribbon cutting and gather our Chamber Ambassadors together to join you in the celebration .
RELOCATION PACKETS
Contact Vanda Stephens People interested in moving to Emporia contact the Chamber to receive information on the community . Be sure to sign up for the Relocation program and we will send you their names and addresses so you can send them information about your company .
VALUNET FIBER SMART ROOM & CONFERENCE ROOM
Contact Vanda Stephens The Chamber is pleased to have two rooms available for the public to use for corporate meetings , board retreat , staff training , instructional activities , internal business affairs , seminars , webinars , etc . The rooms can be used individually or opened into one large room . Technology available includes : high-speed internet , smart TV , grey boards , projectors and ELMO .
• Chamber Members : $ 50 for the first four ( 4 ) hours of use ; then $ 50 for each additional hour or part of an hour thereafter .
• Non-Chamber Members : $ 50 for each hour or part of an hour thereafter .
• Non-Profits : First four ( 4 ) hours at no charge . Additional use may be charged $ 50 each hour of part or an hour thereafter ,
• After Hours Usage : $ 50 for each hour or part of an hour .
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