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Show Past Presidents Benefit of membership A good question because businesses must know that a return can be expected on moat dollars invested. And dollars for Chamber membership are an investment." What are the dividends?: 1. The work of the Chamber benefits business, large and small Everyone benefits from a strong economy and a healthy business climate, not to mention the benefits of a more livable city for our families. 2. Belonging to the Chamber adds to the members own staff. The member has, in effect, "hired the Chamber when shehe joins. They will get answers and facta, help on market information, figures, etc., by just calling the Chamber with your questions. - 3. A small businessperson sometimes feds like a "voice in the wilderness when shehe wants to get action or apeak Reasons for a Chamber 1. Area Development. Planned ex- pansion of the areas business and industrial life is of principal interest to most Chamber members. 2. Association with other business people. You will find the beat business minds in the community active in Chamber affairs. You may form associations with these civic leaders by being active yourself. 3. Business Services. The Chamber performs many valuable services for its members. Staff members will supply you with nearly any type of business information you desire, from simple facts to highly technical reports and publications you will soon find indispensable. 4. Civic Planning. Careful planning is essential to meet the challenge of a growing community. Experienced business people work to recognize community problems, to discuss possible solutions, and to implement worthwhile civic projects. 5. Ideas. There is no better method of - developing ideas and techniques which you can apply profitably to your own business than by meeting with your Chamber colleagues. service ot our appreciate the local Chamber oif Commerce. We May this New Year In Roosevelt be a success for alt. Our Support from "Rexall for Rejiablility" Bob Benson and Don Truman ROOSOVelt 722-245- 4 O D (I X3 -- out on issues. The Chamber is the amplifier, forum for the viewpoint of small business. Through the Chamber, the small business can unite with businesses with similar concerns and get things done which could be impossible if tackled alone. 4. Large businesses develop clout on their own, identity of their own. Small firms identifying with the Chamber increase in prestige and clout by association." 5. Contact with prospects and customers is a natural benefit from membership. The Chamber is a business organization. When businesspeople get together, you can bet they are doing business. Besides, shehe usually has inside track on what is happening in the the market by getting the newsletter, attending meetings, becoming involved on key task forces and committees, etc. X3 MX1 K5 44IK3 |