- Annual Dinner
Outstanding community leaders and Customer Service Award recipients are recognized by the Chamber. 150% members are also recognized at this event and receive one complimentary reservation.
- Bulk Mailings
Members can utilize the Chamber's bulk mailing permit to receive a sizeable discount on mailings of 200+ pieces. Contact the Chamber to schedule your next mass mailing.
- Ribbon Cuttings
New Members, as well as those who relocate, remodel, or change their business, are entitled to a ribbon cutting. Members will benefit by Chamber Ambassadors and city officials being present, as they will promote your business in the community. A photo of your ribbon cutting will be showcased in the Sauk Valley Daily Gazette newspaper, free of charge, and in the Chamber's Partnering for success newsletter.
- Committees
Members can select from several chamber committees and volunteer to help with a variety of activities throughout the year. Each committee has a varying degree of time commitments. Contact the office or consult the membership services directory for more information including committee descriptions, meeting times and average time commitments.
- E-newsletter
Each Friday members receive Weekly Wrap, an e-newsletter which contains information on various items of interest, governmental affairs & the following weeks Chamber event schedule.
- Industrial and Club/Organization Lists
Members can obtain lists of area clubs and organizations at no cost.
- Membership Directory
Current members are included in the chamber's directory which can be found on the chamber's website. Information is also included in the new Sterling/Rock Falls guidebook which can be obtained for free from the chamber office.
- Networking Opportunities
Business After Hours: Business after Hours, (BAH), is sponsored by a different business member each month. Hosting a BAH is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business. It is an occasion that brings our members together for business-to-business and business-to-consumer interaction. A ½ page feature of the event in the Partnering for Success monthly newsletter is provided by the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce as well as potential media coverage.
Breakfast Before Business: Breakfast before Business is a quarterly event hosted by Sauk Valley Area Chamber members. This event is designed to help foster additional networking opportunities among chamber members and provides a forum for discussion of business topics and events. A ½ page feature of the event in the Partnering for Success monthly newsletter is provided by the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce as well as potential media coverage.
- Partnering for Success Newsletter Sponsorship
The Newsletter goes out on a monthly basis to the Chamber membership. Ad rates are as follows.
Business Card = $35.00, 6 month rate=$25 a month
Quarter Page = $80.00, 6 month rate=$70 a month/$420.00 total
Half Page = $100.00, 6 month rate=$80 a month/$480.00 total
Cover Color Banner = $150.00, 6 month rate=$120 a month/$720.00 total
Inserts = $150.00 (Business provides 550 copies of insert), 6 month rate=$120 a month/$720.00 total
New Member Spotlight – 1/2 page feature with photo = no charge.
- Website
The Chamber's website includes the membership directory and links to member's websites at www.saukvalleyareachamber.com. The Chamber also keeps track of hits to member websites and can share that information with members upon request.
