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
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Legislative
action - unlimited
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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
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Opportunity
to advertise in the Official Kerrville City Map
(30,000) - unlimited
-
Opportunity
to advertise in the Communiqué and on the
Web site - unlimited
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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
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INVESTMENT GUIDE |
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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.) |
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Group
2
APARTMENTS
$165 + $2.75/unit
over 50 |
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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.) |
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Group
4
FINANCIAL
$283 + $22.06/million in deposits |
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Group
5
HOSPITALS
/ NURSING HOMES
$165 + $1.17
/ bed over 50 beds
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Group
6
HOTELS
/ MOTELS
$225 + 2.75/unit over 50 |
ADMINISTRATIVE
FEE
$30
(One
Time Charge) |
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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 |
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Group
8
PROFESSIONS
(Attorneys & CPAs)
$165 + $56 / senior professional
+$5 / employee over 5 |
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Group
9
UTILITIES
$165 + .16 cents / customer hook-up |
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