COVID-19 Marketing and Advertising Campaign Enrollment
Free for All Businesses in Order To Help Jump-Start Our Local Economy
HELPING BUSINESSES REOPEN, RECOVER, AND GROW
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Your 21 Century Chamber of Commerce
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What's included in the COVID-19 Marketing and Advertising Campaign
The membership package includes the following benefits:
- Having your VOICE heard on issues that matter to the business commuinty!
- Search engine optimization services, that dramatically helps a business get found on local internet searches
- A fully functional website
- A free listing on the Chamber popular on-line business directory
- Eligibility to participate in the Chamber's award winning digital shop local program that allows businesses direct access to thousands of local residents.
- The ability to list your company events, specials and more on our community calendar
- Advance notifications of Convenor Meetings (including webinars) providing you with vital information and resources
Meeting Attendance Never Was, and Never Will Be Required, to Receive Valuable Benefits From Our Chamber
HELPING BUSINESSES REOPEN, RECOVER, AND GROW
During these turbulent times, the Chamber continues to represent business interests with government officials and policy-makers. We continue to encourage our communities to shop local and support our businesses. And we are still connecting our business community with the resources they need to stay in business.
The Chamber of Commerce is now taking the bold step and making available a robust set of digital resources, and marketing tools free of charge. Our goal to all help businesses reopen, recover and grow!
Chambers typically rely on membership dues to sustain operations. Offering a free Chamber membership is an unprecedented initiative in our industry, and demonstrates our Chamber's commitment to the economic recovery and growth of our region (El Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell, and Youngtown.)
This effort will make available a robust set proprietary Chamber services to all businesses. These services include a suite of digital based business tools and resources such as search engine optimization services, a free website, a free listing on the Chamber's on-line local business directory; and access to an award-winning digital shop local program that allows businesses direct access to thousands of residents/customers.
During these turbulent times, the Chamber continues to represent business interests with government officials and policy-makers. We continue to encourage our communities to shop local and support our businesses. And we are still connecting our business community with the resources they need to stay in business.
The Chamber of Commerce is now taking the bold step and making available a robust set of digital resources, and marketing tools free of charge. Our goal to all help businesses reopen, recover and grow!
Chambers typically rely on membership dues to sustain operations. Offering a free Chamber membership is an unprecedented initiative in our industry, and demonstrates our Chamber's commitment to the economic recovery and growth of our region (El Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell, and Youngtown.)
This effort will make available a robust set proprietary Chamber services to all businesses. These services include a suite of digital based business tools and resources such as search engine optimization services, a free website, a free listing on the Chamber's on-line local business directory; and access to an award-winning digital shop local program that allows businesses direct access to thousands of residents/customers.
Helping Businesses Reopen, Recover, and Grow
"The free COVID-19 Marketing Resources Membership is bold and aggressive move on part of the Chamber, and our goal is simple, we want to help stabilize and grow business by opening up the Chamber’s full arsenal of services to every business. But this is only the start, we have increased our advocacy activities, making it very clear to elected officials and policy-makers that helping businesses reopen, recover, and grow is paramount.”
Raoul Sada
President and CEO, Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce
"The free COVID-19 Marketing Resources Membership is bold and aggressive move on part of the Chamber, and our goal is simple, we want to help stabilize and grow business by opening up the Chamber’s full arsenal of services to every business. But this is only the start, we have increased our advocacy activities, making it very clear to elected officials and policy-makers that helping businesses reopen, recover, and grow is paramount.”
Raoul Sada
President and CEO, Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce
BENEFITS OF YOUR FREE E.A.R. MEMBERSHIP
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The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce a wide array of advocacy activities and services so that every company, big or small, can enjoy the appropriate level of benefits and privileges of membership. Click the link below for more information Have a VOICE! We Fight for Businesses! Have Fewer worries in knowing we are working on legislative issues that are affecting your business. We support pro-business policies and limited government! Enhance Your CREDIBILITY A chamber of commerce is one the most respected and trusted brands in America! Joining a chamber is an effective business strategy because 63% of consumers think more favorably of businesses that are members. Having your business associated with the Chamber Brand is a priceless benefit. Support ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Activities Retaining and expanding local businesses is central to the mission of the Chamber. Small businesses are the major drivers of job growth, and 85 percent of all existing companies employ less than 100 people. Encouraging and educating residents to shop and buy local helps to create a thriving local economy. TELL YOUR STORY TO THE COMMUNITY. Showcase your brand and your community involvement with engaging and visually impactful video. The Chamber can help you tell your story with a professionally produced video that is promoted on Facebook and to the business community. A $1700 value and included with Community Partner and Stakeholder membership plans. ENGAGE in Community Issues and Make Connections Convening leaders and influencers to discuss and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing business. Perfect for CEO’s, business owners and community stakeholders. Whether it be a meeting, a conference call or a live webinar, getting you the most current and up to date information is what we are all about. Get More Internet CustomerS The Chamber’s Traffic Catcher System (TCS), helps boost traffic to our member's websites and helps businesses get found in local internet searches (1.3 Million times in 2019). This means increased awareness, more leads, and sales for Chamber members! A $799 value and free with your membership. Get More Customers We encourage the community to “Shop Local.” Also, you can reach more customers with the Chamber’s awarding winning Shop Surprise digital text marketing program. Great for restaurants and retailers. Better Employees for Your Business and Our Community (INTERN PROGRAM) As a promotional partner for Career Technical Education, we can assist in getting interns for your business while improving the overall quality of our workforce. More Effective Engagement with your Customers and Clients Text Message Marketing is growing exponentially. Businesses use text marketing to build customer loyalty programs and to communicate with their clients. Why is text message marketing so popular? Compared to email marketing, which has an average open rate of 22%, the huge 98% open rate of SMS messages is even more impressive. Get a free trail; packages start as low as $40 per month. Boost Sales or Market Your Business with Free DIRECTORY Advertising The Chamber is one of the most respected and trusted brands in America! The Chamber’s Online Directory of members appears on three websites/pages (Chamber, Shop Surprise, and Visitor web pages). This means exposing your business to more potential customers. Get Leads from the Internet with a Free Mobile Ready Website Get leads, sell products, and grow your business online. Easy to Edit, Free Set-Up, Insert Video/Multimedia, Easy to Use Appointment System, built in Contact System and a Photo Tour - to highlight your products or services. The website package is valued at $799 and is free with any basic membership! Gain a Competitive Advantage with a Branding or Promotional Sponsorship Branding with the Chamber is an effective business strategy because consumers think more favorably of businesses that are partners. The Chamber makes available an array of recognition including prominent level branding opportunities and one-off customizations to meet the specific marketing goals and objectives of a business. These unique benefits are not available with basic membership & sponsorship packages. More Public Awareness for your Events! With almost 18,000 views last year, our Community Calendar is used by businesses, residents and visitors alike! Community events, Business meetings, Learning opportunities, Member only events, Grand Openings and more. Plus More |
Meeting attendance is never required!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE YOUR COVID-19 Marketing Resources Membership
- The plan includes all the benefits of regular Chamber membership, and businesses are strongly requested to set-up the Traffic Catcher System upon enrollment. Traffic Catcher is search engine optimization module that will help your business get found more often on local internet searches. It is easy to set up, with the instructions provided when you log-in. It takes about ten minutes to set up. Once set-up, you will receive monthly performance reports.
- The membership plan will remain active for 6 months, unless extended by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as is contingent upon funding.
- The Chamber will conduct webinars to assist businesses in the set-up and implementation of the all marketing tools.
Though you might not find the time to attend events, webinars and conference calls, you can take comfort in knowing the Chamber is working diligently on behalf of your business.