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What Benefits Do I Receive?

NETWORKING AT BUSINESS LUNCHEONS AND AFTER HOURS MIXERS

Hundreds of social, business and networking contacts take place at each mixer. In addition, your attendance positions you to give (or win) door prizes, or to win the membership cash jackpot that varies from $100 and up each month. Attendance at the mixers ranges from 150 to 400, depending on the jackpot.

Business Lunches are held in March and June; Business Breakfast is held in December; Business After Hours Mixers are held in all other months except September, the month of the Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting.

In cooperation with Riverhill Country Club, members of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce are offered a Dining Membership. This gives members of the Chamber an opportunity to experience all of the dining options at Riverhill Country Club for a low initiation fee and low monthly dues. For more information please call (896-1400 – Ask for Cheri’ Chancellor).

For new members of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, Hill Country Radio Network offers a free remote and spots (Value: $1,500). For more information (896-1230) and ask for Gordon Ames).

BENEFIT VALUED AT $1,200

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIPS IN AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS

The Chamber has membership in the U. S. Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Association of Business (State Chamber). This makes vital information available to you on a variety of business and legislative issues affecting your business.

BENEFIT VALUED AT $750

PUBLICATIONS & BROCHURES

Many hours of research and production go into the publishing or reproduction of different lists and brochures that are useful for marketing and business planning development (refer to "Information and Demographics Available" on back).

BENEFIT VALUED AT $500

BUSINESS & POLITICAL CONTACTS

Through various Chamber-sponsored events, meetings and discussion of issues, you have the opportunity to make new business and political contacts that can further enhance your business. The Chamber's customer referral service, Employers' Round Table, Legislative Breakfasts and communication with elected officials are invaluable to the community overall, and to you in particular.

BENEFIT VALUE UNLIMITED

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES

Unlimited one-on-one counseling services, for a start-up business, developing new markets or for solving business-related problems are available at no charge through our resources with the Small Business

Development Center

BENEFIT VALUED AT $110/HR - 2-hour minimum

RIBBON CUTTING - GROUNDBREAKING

The Chamber will provide at no cost to you a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking (5 gold-painted shovels) to celebrate the opening of a new business, new owner of a business, relocation of a business or the major expansion of a business. Chamber Ambassadors and other VIP's are invited to attend. Photos appear in, and at the courtesy of, the Kerrville Daily Times on a space available basis.

BENEFIT VALUED AT $600

CLINICS, SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

Clinics, seminars, and workshops are scheduled from time to time, such as financial management, business management, customer service, communication skill development, and health care, to allow Chamber members the opportunity for training in specific areas.

BENEFIT VALUED AT $300

COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE THROUGH LEADERSHIP KERR COUNTY

Through the Chamber, you will have a firsthand opportunity to become more knowledgeable about your community. Leadership Kerr County is a nine-month, fee-based community study that prepares individuals to better serve their community as leaders.

BENEFIT VALUE UNLIMITED

SPECIAL EVENTS

Members are encouraged to participate, as they choose, in the Chamber's many special events. These events give our members the opportunity to showcase their products and services through sponsorships and participation that, in turn, benefits their business.

EXPOSURE THROUGH BUSINESS-BASED EVENTS

Operation Thank You
January
Job Shadowing
February
Annual Chamber Banquet
September
Sandbagger's Open Golf Tournament
March
Hill Country Golf Classic
November
Springtime Splendor
April
BENEFIT VALUED AT $2,500

QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAMS, FUN AND COMMUNITY PRIDE

Chamber members are encouraged to volunteer as they desire (opportunities include the Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair or the Point Theater Concession). Each and every time they do, a door opens to community involvement and exposure for their business.

BENEFIT VALUE UNLIMITED

SPECIAL SERVICES JUST FOR OUR MEMBERS

  • A set of mailing labels (nearly 1,000 addresses) may be purchased for $75
MARKET YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE THROUGH YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
  • Business credibility - unlimited
  • Legislative action - unlimited
  • Free alpha & classified listing in "Our View," the Official Guide to Kerrville - $400
  • Free listing on the Chamber's Web Site Electronic Directory - $300
  • Free listing of job openings on the Chamber's Web Site Job Bank - $200
  • Free listing on the Hunting Lease referral list - $750
  • Welcome New Member listing In the Communiqué - $150
  • New Member Commercial at a Business Before Hours Breakfast - $200
  • Special introduction at a New Member Coffee - $100
  • Opportunity to display your brochures or business cards at the Chamber office - $200
  • Chamber receives approximately 1,200 inquiries and referrals monthly (members can obtain relocation list free) - $1,500
  • Business referrals to callers, walk-ins, contacts via mail and E-mail - unlimited
  • Opportunity to advertise in "Our View," the Official Guide to Kerrville (10,000) - unlimited
  • Opportunity to advertise in the Official Kerrville City Map (30,000) - unlimited
  • Opportunity to advertise in the Communiqué and on the Web site - unlimited
  • Opportunity to direct link from the Chamber's Web site to your home page - unlimited
  • Opportunity to serve on numerous committees/task forces - unlimited
  • Resources on sites and buildings available - unlimited
TOTAL ANNUAL MINIMUM VALUE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS $9,870


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MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT GUIDE

MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT GUIDE
  Group 1 
GENERAL BUSINESS
APPLIES TO ALL BUSINESSES EXCEPT THOSE LISTED BELOW
$165 + $5/employee over 5
(2PT employees=1FT employee)
Group 10
REAL ESTATE
$225 Broker/Owner Office
+ $5 / employee over 5
$100 Licensed Agent
working for member Broker/Owner
(This category is available for real estate agents that work at member real estate Broker/Owner offices, and entitles these agents to full business membership status as long as their broker/owner remains a member in good standing.)
 
  Group 2
APARTMENTS
$165
+ $2.75/unit over 50
 
  Group 3
CAMPS
$225
+ $5/employee over 5
(2PT employees=1FT employee)
Group 11
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS
-Individual (resident) $85
(This membership category is available to Kerrville residents that are fully retired, homemakers, teachers and any resident not directly associated with a business.
-Individual (non-resident) $100
(This membership category is available to non-Kerrville residents that are fully retired, homemakers, teachers and any non-resident not directly associated with a business.
-Business Associate $225
(This membership category is available to businesses that provide goods and services to the Kerrville area but do not have a physical plant or office in Kerr County.)
 
  Group 4
FINANCIAL
$283 +
$22.06/million in deposits
 
  Group 5
HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES
$165 + $1.17 / bed over 50 beds
 
  Group 6
HOTELS / MOTELS
$225
+ 2.75/unit over 50
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
$30
(One Time Charge)
 
 

Group 7
NON-PROFITS / CHURCHES /
FOUNDATIONS / GOVERNMENT

$85 Budget under $100,000
$165 Budget over $100,000

For additional information or questions, contact the
Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce at
830-896-1155
 
 

Group 8
PROFESSIONS (Attorneys & CPAs)
$165
+ $56 / senior professional
+$5 / employee over 5

Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce  
  Group 9
UTILITIES
$165
+ .16 cents / customer hook-up
 
     
       
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