Services and Benefits

The Greater Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community, providing leadership, information and support for our members. We form effective partnerships with other local organizations, strive to improve the local business climate, and reinforce pride and involvement in our community year-round.

Your dues investment provides the revenue to operate the Chamber’s administrative budget. We pledge to use it wisely. Membership dues to the Chamber may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Immediate Benefits When You Join
    1. Company info published:
        a.  Mackinaw City C of C Visitor’s Guide Membership Directory
        b.  Chamber Website
    2. Recognition at BAH
    3. Complimentary print or email newsletter
    4. Announcement in the “Welcome New Members” section of the Mackinaw Journal
        & newsletter
    5. Immediate eligibility for all member savings programs
    6. Chamber networking events
    7. Member listings
    8. Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
    9. Recognition with Chamber decal

Chamber Event Management
    1. Big Mac Spring (June) & Fall (September) Bike Tours
    2. Mighty Mac Golf Outing (August)
    3. Corvette Crossroads Auto Show (August)
    4. Music in Mackinaw (July & August)
    5. Labor Day Bridge Walk Sidewalk Sales (September)
    6. Fall Shoppers Festival & Great Pumpkin Hunt (October)
    7. Mackinaw Ca$h Bash (Chamber Fundraiser) (October)   
    8. Winterfest (January)    

Chamber Partnerships & Community Programs
    1. Scholarship Program
    2. “Information Central”
    3. General Information & Referrals
        a. Area Guides
        b. Press Releases
        c. Maps
    4. Representation on:
        a. Village Boards
        b. Cheboygan County Economic Roundtable
        c. Pellston Regional Airport Air Service Task Force
    5. Education - NCMC & MSU Extension
    6. Junior Achievement
    7. Student Resource Pack
    8. Member Michigan C of C

Member Savings Programs & Business Services
    1. Health Insurance
    2. Business Owner’s Policy Insurance
    3. Website Job Postings
    4. Website Business Opportunity Postings
    5. Mailing Label Discount
    6. S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
    7. Counseling MI-SBTDC (Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center) –Business Plans & Workshops    
    8. Michigan Works!

How To Promote Your Business
    1. Chamber Referrals & Networking
    2. Chamber Lobby – Brochure & Display Area
    3. Chamber Ambassadors
    4. Relocation Packages
    5. Planning & Event Committees
    6. Sponsorship Opportunities for All Chamber Events
    7. Website Development

Chamber Networking Events
    1. Annual Breakfast
    2. Business After Hours
    3. Mighty Mac Golf Outing
    4. Annual Dinner
    5. Chamber Christmas Open House