Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:
This networking event is typically held from 4 – 6 p.m. at different member businesses each month. Attendees enjoy casual friendly networking opportunities with other members. This event attracts a broad cross-section of business people. The Mini-Cassia Chamber Ambassadors assist with planning of this event.

Membership Luncheons:
The Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce Luncheons are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12 noon. Members enjoy mingling with 30-40 attendees for networking. New members are introduced and given an opportunity to say a few words about their business. Ribbon cutting and/or open house activities are announced. The program includes Chamber business, future events and a guest speaker on hot topics for business and the Mini-Cassia area.

New Member Receptions:
Twice a year, members are invited to meet the Board of Directors, the Mini-Cassia Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber staff during a Member Orientation and Reception. Members have the opportunity to get acquainted with other members and Chamber leaders in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Advertising Opportunities

The Mini-Cassia Guide:
A visitor's directory & buyer's guide for the Mini-Cassia area is distributed to more than 11,000 people including members, businesses and travelers. The guide is also inserted in all relocation packets. Members only are listed by classifications, providing high visibility to potential customers.

Internet Exposure:
The Chamber home page includes a business directory of our members, giving them worldwide free exposure. Banner ads are also available for $75 per year

Newsletter:
Each month, the Mini-Cassia Business News, the Chamber newsletter, is mailed to over 450 leading businesses, individuals and media. New members and spot light members are profiled with a photo and profile. All members can submit editorials about themselves providing free advertising exposure. Yearly advertisement opportunities in the newsletter are available for $150 per year.

Newsletter Advertisements:
Newsletter ads are a popular method for advertising sales, projects or special events. Different sizes of ads are available and they are available in both color and black and white. (Postage alone would be over $150.) This is a great way to reach many area businesses. The Chamber has the best mailing list of the area. Members provide an original hard copy flyer or email and the Chamber will do the rest!

Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings:
This ceremony increases visibility of new or expanding businesses. Pre-event and post-event publicity is provided in the newsletter with an article and/or caption in the South Idaho Press, Circulation 5,000 and the Times News, circulation 12,000 with both a photo and article.

Member Sponsorships:
High visibility and advertising value is offered to members who sponsor a Chamber event, such as the Golf Tournament, Farmer/Business Banquet, Annual Installation Banquet and monthly mixers. As event sponsors, their name is prominently displayed and promoted. Pre-event publicity and mailings afford them broad advertising exposure at no additional cost above their sponsorship fee, discount, gifts, etc.

Broadcast Faxes and emails:
Members can bring in flyers that we will send out through our broadcast fax and email lists. These reach hundreds of businesses. This can be done for a minimal fee of $25. If it is a community event you are promoting, we will do it free of charge.

Business Opportunities

Mailing Labels:
Develop a database of business prospects and direct mail your business information to 450+ Mini-Cassia area businesses on ready-to-use labels. Members may choose a printed or electronic list FREE, mailing labels are $30 a set.

Business Referral Service:
Thousands of referrals of Chamber business members are given to potential customers in response to inquiries from tourists and residents. The Chamber passes on referrals to current Chamber members.

New Resident Packet:
Thousands of relocation packets are distributed each year. Members are encouraged to provide the Chamber with brochures, ads, coupons, or business cards that can be stuffed in the new resident information packets the Chamber distributes annually. This benefit is an inexpensive advertising method to access the buying habits of newcomers.

Promotional Displays:
Only members can display their cards and promotional materials in the Chamber office – exposure to approximately 12,000 visitors annually.

Tax Deductibility:
Membership in the Chamber is 100% deductible as a necessary business expense.

Calendar:
The Chamber maintains a calendar of community events. Members may advertise their event on this widely used calendar.

Certificates of Origin:
Documentation necessary for overseas shipments – the Chamber provides this certification FREE for members, with a fee of $10 to non-members.

Resource Center:
Information resources are available at the Chamber. Examples include: community demographics, local and area phone directories, community calendar, a list of clubs and organizations, SBA publications, local, state and out of state maps and visitor information, statewide visitor information, a list of local, state and national government contacts and Business Start Up Information.

Seminars and Workshops:
Periodically (2 or 3 per year), the Chamber sponsors forums dealing with current and timely business issues, particularly for the small business owners. Planned topics may include exporting, human resources, communications, customer service, taxation issues, business safety and more.

Advocate for Business:
The Chamber is the voice of the business community in local, county and state issues representing the business community in problem solving, promotion economic development, etc. It has been the advisor to the city on many community issues and projects and represents the business community in promotion economic development. Legislators are called each week for updates.