Membership
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We have been building the foundation for a strong business community since 1946. Our Chamber is membership driven with nearly 500 businesses and individuals consisting of medical, manufacturing, professional service firms, and retail.
The nucleus of our Chamber is based on six areas of concentration, including:
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Through a host of programs and services we work to help our community and businesses grow and prosper. Our annual report provides a compilation of the latest facts and stats, developments, resources, and opportunities available through MACCI.
Member Benefits
When a new or potential member asks about the benefits of Chamber membership, there is a lot to talk about.
A national study by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based market research firm, reveals a number of important findings about how consumers and business owners perceive the local chamber of commerce and the businesses that are their members.
Results of the Study showed:
The study also has good news for businesses that sell to other businesses.
When business decision-makers believe that a business is a chamber member, they are 37% more likely to think favorably of the business, 51% more likely to be highly aware of it, 58% more likely to think positively of its local reputation, and 59% more likely to buy goods and services from it.
The results of the Schapiro study are clear: Positive perception increases among consumers and business owners when a business is identified as a member of the local chamber of commerce.
We couldn’t agree more! Download this snapshot of your Direct Benefits of Membership. Additionally, stop in our office, email, or call (715) 384-3454 to find out more about any of our membership benefits.
A national study by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based market research firm, reveals a number of important findings about how consumers and business owners perceive the local chamber of commerce and the businesses that are their members.
Results of the Study showed:
- When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably about it.
- Consumers who are told that a business is a chamber member are 51% more likely to be highly aware of it and 57% more likely to think positively of its local reputation.
- Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services in the future from a company that they believe is a member of the local chamber of commerce.
- 82% of respondents believe that the local chamber of commerce helps create jobs and promotes local economic development.
The study also has good news for businesses that sell to other businesses.
When business decision-makers believe that a business is a chamber member, they are 37% more likely to think favorably of the business, 51% more likely to be highly aware of it, 58% more likely to think positively of its local reputation, and 59% more likely to buy goods and services from it.
The results of the Schapiro study are clear: Positive perception increases among consumers and business owners when a business is identified as a member of the local chamber of commerce.
We couldn’t agree more! Download this snapshot of your Direct Benefits of Membership. Additionally, stop in our office, email, or call (715) 384-3454 to find out more about any of our membership benefits.
