Member Services & Benefits
The Greater Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community, providing leadership, resources, and necessary connections for our members. We believe it is vital for a thriving business community to be engaged, advocate positively for commerce, take pride in its community, form valuable partnerships, and facilitate year-round economic growth.
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
- Your Company information is published on the following:
- Chamber Visitor’s Guide & Membership Directory
- Chamber Website
- Recognition with annual Chamber of Commerce window decal
- Complimentary subscription to the bi-weekly Chamber of Commerce e-newsletter
- Announcement in the “Welcome New Member” section of the newsletter
- Ability to place your marketing material in the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
- Chamber networking events
- Discount on mailing labels
- Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for new businesses
- Use of Bulk Mail Permit
Chamber Event Management
- Place your events on the Chamber of Commerce website events calendar
- Take advantage of Celebration Services w/Ambassador
- Chamber of Commerce Events
- Spring Annual Breakfast (May)
- Spring Community Spruce Up Day (May)
- Ironworkers Walk of Fame Inductee Ceremony (August)
- Annual Corvette Crossroads Auto Show (August)
- Labor Day Bridge Walk (September)
- Scarecrow Stroll (September/October)
- The Great Pumpkin Hunt (October)
- Fall Festival Fun Day (October)
- Trunk or Treat (October)
- Community Excellence Awards and Cash Raffle (November)
- Christmas in the City w/Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting (December)
- Chili Cook-Off (January)
- Community Events
- Memorial Parade & Pageant (May)
- Fireworks in Mackinaw City (July – September)
- Winterfest (January)
Chamber Partnerships & Community Programs
- “Information Central”
- General Information & Your #1 Referral Source
- Area Guides
- Press Releases
- Maps
- Business Directories
- Community Calendar
- Representation on:
- Village Boards
- US23 Heritage Council
- Pellston Regional Airport Air Service Task Force
- Member Michigan Chamber of Commerce Professionals
- Partnership with Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
Business Promotion & Networking
- Business Referrals
- Networking Opportunities
- Social Media Promotion & Presence
- Ability to place marketing material in the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center display area
- Chamber of Commerce Ambassador – Celebration Services
- Access to a la carte advertising and sponsorship opportunities
- Sponsorship, hosting, and attendance at Business After Hours Events
- Relevant business resource workshops & programming
Member Savings Programs & Business Services
- Health Insurance
- Business Owner’s Policy Insurance
- Website Job Postings
- Website Business Opportunity Postings
- Mailing Label Discount
- S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
- Counseling MI-SBTDC Business Plans & Workshops
- Michigan Works!
How To Promote Your Business
- Chamber Referrals & Networking
- Chamber Lobby – Brochure & Display Area
- Chamber Ambassadors
- Relocation Packages
- Planning & Event Committees
- Sponsorship Opportunities for All Chamber Events
- Website Development
Chamber Networking Events
- Annual Breakfast
- Business After Hours
- Mighty Mac Golf Outing
- Annual Dinner
- Chamber Christmas Open House
Chamber Office
707 N. Huron Avenue
Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701
Phone
(231) 436-5574