Membership Benefits

Chamber membership allows you to (1) have an informed voice in the larger issues that affect your business, (2) market your business to a wider audience and (3) build community through the following:

Events: Educational, Networking, Marketing and Community Building

  • Chamber Connections: Educational/Networking Series
  • Networking Events (Holiday Mixer and Annual Meeting)
  • Shopping and Business Promotional Events (Summer events, Holidays Around the World Celebration)
  • Edgewater Farmers Market

Online Membership Directory

  • Free listing in online membership directory at www.edgewater.org with link to your website (Upgraded listing with photo/logo available for $25/year).

Print Map and Community Guide

  • Free listing in the annual Edgewater community guide or map.

Direct Assistance & Advocacy

  • Assistance with the City of Chicago
  • Referrals
  • Business Start-up information
  • Continuing Education

Marketing/Advertising/Promotions

  • EDGE CARD member-to-member discount card
  • Discount on Constant Contact e-mail marketing
  • Banner Ads on website (fee)
  • Email Coupons (fee)
  • Free Listings in Online Community Calendar
  • Free Listings in Calendar E-mail Blasts
  • Best of Edgewater Awards (eligible for nomination)
  • Pride of Edgewater Award (eligible for nomination)
  • Member Mailing Labels (free once per year, you provide labels)
  • Member Spotlight
  • New Member listing on website with link
  • Chamber member logo to include on website
  • Opportunities to sponsor events and programs