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Why Join Herrin
Chamber of Commerce?
Now is the time for you to take charge of boosting your business with our powerful network, digital tools, and locally focused services.
Ready to grow your business?
To effectively promote your business, a balanced approach that includes both traditional and digital marketing is essential—and we offer both.
Personal Services
We offer advice, valuable resources, and one-on-one support to help you overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
NETWORKING
We provide extensive networking opportunities to help you build connections and grow your business. .
EXPOSURE
Membership in the Chamber means your business will be featured in community networks.
KEY TO COMMUNITY
Get access to local business leaders, government officials, and influential community members, offering opportunities beyond business growth.
FULL SERVICE
You will have a dedicated team to manage your business onboarding and ensure a smooth transition into the community.
EVENTS
You will have a dedicated team to manage your business onboarding and ensure a smooth transition.
A key benefit of your membership is access to all the tools you need to maximize your business potential, both traditionally and digitally. We’re proud of our systems and mobile apps designed to help you grow.
In today’s digital landscape, a mobile-optimized website and accessible mobile catalog are essential for business success. With mobile traffic surpassing desktop, consumers expect seamless browsing and shopping experiences on their devices. A mobile-friendly site improves user experience, enhances SEO, and makes key features easily accessible, increasing engagement.
Meanwhile, a mobile catalog allows customers to explore products or services conveniently, encouraging quicker purchasing decisions.
Together, they align with consumer habits, boost visibility, and drive sales, making them indispensable in modern marketing.
We're proud to offer systems and apps to boost your growth and visibility, helping you connect with the community and reach new customers effortlessly.
| ✔ | Community Website Directory | Digital |
| ✔ | Community Resource Center | Digital |
| ✔ | Community Digital Kiosk | Digital |
| ✔ | Community Mobile Applications | Digital |
| ✔ | Community Job Board | Digital |
| ✔ | Community Opportunities | Digital |
| ✔ | Community Events | Digital |
| ✔ | Community Tourist Booth | Digital |
| ✔ | Community Business Showcase | Digital |
You will be included in all our events and business networking opportunities
and ultimately be introduced to the local community
How Well Does the community perform for its members?
The data from the Community Publishing System highlights the real value you’ll gain from joining us. By demonstrating the financial, social, and strategic returns, we make it clear how your involvement benefits you directly. It’s our way of ensuring transparency, accountability, and, most importantly, your success within our community.
Focus on what you do best, and leave the promotion to us.
Why go it alone when the community is here to support your business?
Bringing
local back
The Chamber of Commerce is fully committed to doing everything it can to connect all of our residents directly to our member businesses through the Community Clicker mobile app. Our objective is to build community commerce and track it and share the community-wide and individually.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you may have questions about your membership. Feel free to contact us anytime with any pre-membership questions or inquiries.
How much does it cost?
We offer several plan options based upon the choices you make when joining or renewing your membereshp.
Can I stop my membership anytime?
You may cancel at at any time - no strings attached.
What are the modes of payment?
Payments may be made with a credit or debit card through the site, or you may drop a check off at the office.
You will be invoiced which has both an online payment connection and a mailing address if you wish to mail in a check.
What is a Business Catalog?
The Busienss Catalog is a showcase for your business. You will have 10-12 web pages on the Community's site which highlight various services/products you offer.
How does my Business Catalog get Set-Up?
We have a support team that will use info from your current social media accounts to build the basic pages. You will then be asked to review the pages and let us know of any chnages you need. We do this as part of your service and no additional fees are required to any changes - now or in the future.
How do I Get Started
Click on one of the payment options below to sign up and begin your Commerce Membership helping you to grow your business.
If you are ready to boost your business, get started now!
It's easy. Simply choose a plan and we'll start building your digital presence and include you in all communty promotions
Membership Benefits:
A Herrin Chamber Membership Also Includes:
- Priority referral of your business to potential customers by phone, e-mail and social media.
- Promotion of your business on our chamber’s high-traffic website (our website had over one million views in 2023!)
- Promotion of your business in chamber publications such as our online and print community guide (a new guide will be published in February 2024.)
- Chamber networking opportunities which include: our monthly membership luncheons (which also include educational opportunities), Networking at Noon events, and Business After Hours events.
- Staying up-to-date on news and trends that affect your business and stay connected to your community through the chamber’s monthly e-newsletter.
- Timely business workshops that will help you better manage your staff, employ useful technology, and adapt to new opportunities. These are only FREE for members to attend.
- Notary services- Need something notarized? Schedule a time or stop in and see if our Notary Public is available. It’s a FREE service for Chamber members.
- Opportunities to promote your business and enhance its reputation through sponsorship of chamber events and programs. The chamber reinforces the positive perception of your business by publicly promoting your sponsorship in its advertising and publicity.
- We offer all our members the opportunity to have a ribbon cutting ceremony when you open, reopen, or remodel your business.
- Access to our large, newly remodeled conference room during business hours at no cost to your business
- E-blasts are sent out weekly for our members. As part of your membership to the Herrin Chamber, you may request one free e-blast per quarter.
- Access to posting employment opportunities on the job board on our website
- Opportunity to market your business for free by participating in our Welcome Bags for new Herrin residents
- The Herrin Chamber works with other chambers in our region to bring our members a yearly legislative summit where you have the opportunity to meet and hear from lawmakers from the entire state. We also work to promote the yearly Shop Southern Illinois campaign across the region, participate in the SI Made Expo, and co-host a regional chamber luncheon giving you the opportunity to network with other businesses and individuals in other areas from our region
- and much more!
Have questions about your membership? Just ask! We would love to talk with you.
