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The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce
Membership Benefits
1) REFERRALS AND EXPOSURE designed to supplement your marketing budget and extend your advertising shelf-life. Our extensive databases, leading web site presence, high profile, strategically placed Chamber facility and Visitor Information Center have made us THE PRIMARY INFORMATION RESOURCE for area business and community information.
- Website ranking in top five of all world search engines, showcasing your business to over 90,000 in the last year and daily driving new customers to member websites and door steps.
- High Profile Visitor Information Center responding to 29,000+ inquiries a year with direct referrals to member businesses and organizations.
- Members Only Business Card Wall showcasing you to the 15,000 + visitors, residents and area businesses coming through our doors annually.
- E-Newsletter distributed to 1,600 + businesses New member listings instantly place members into Google search engine responses. Member articles with links driving readers to their web sites. On-line newsletter archives accessed monthly by hundreds providing continued exposure to member articles and advertisements.
- Online Community Calendar promoting member and community events to thousands.
- Members Only Website Login allowing you to post online Hot Deals, Job Openings, and Calendar items FREE of charge!
- Online & Printed Relocation Guide guiding relocating businesses and residents to local services and businesses including directories of lodging, camping, halls to rent, dining, daycares, schools, churches, recreation, etc.
- Community Map Advertising distributed to 10,000 visitors, residents, businesses, non-profits and relocating families and workforce.
- Video Tech Wall Advertising showcasing your business to the 15,000+ visitors and area residents and businesses coming through our doors annually.
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Enhanced Website Advertising making your Chamber listing a "mini-website" with up to 8 graphics, mapping services, bulleted items, priority search placements, and more. Banner advertising is also availalbe, providing even greater web presence for your business.
- Event & Publication Sponsorships providing a new avenue to added premier exposure online, through local media and at events.
2) NETWORKING EVENTS that are well attended by members and prospective members, as well as regularly covered by the Marysville Globe and Everett Herald, allowing you to expand your business contacts.
- Business After Hours, an informal mixer hosted by various Chamber member businesses, offering great exposure for the host business, and networking opportunities for attendees.
- North County Business Expo’s showcasing your products and services to multi-area businesses and the general public.
3) BENEFITS & SERVICES extending cost-saving resources and promotions to increase your bottom line:
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits through Affiliated Associations of America: One of the most outstanding values available today in employee benefits, this program is open to businesses of two or more employees (husband and wife can qualify if both work in the business). No person or business can be denied because of health reasons. There are four traditional plans to choose from all underwritten by Regence Blue Shield and Asuris Northwest Health, a Regence affiliate. Coverage options include:
Unlimited Preventive Care |
$10,000 Group Life Insurance |
Routine Vision Exams |
Deductible Options - $200, $500, $750, & $1,000 |
Office Visits Co-pays |
$2,000,000 Lifetime Maximums per Member |
Prescription Drug Coverage on Traditional Plans |
Optional Dental and Vision Hardware Plans |
- Entrepreneurial Business Development Center (EBDC) – Providing free professional business assistance, resources and classes to help members create and/or expand business plans, marketing strategies, short and long-term financial planning, and loan procurement assistance. Staffed by professional experts from the NW Women’s Business Center and the Small Business Administration, the Chamber’s new Entrepreneurial Business Center will be open 9:00 to 5:00 Tuesdays through Fridays at the Chamber beginning Tuesday, April 5th.
- Affiliated Associations of America Benefits (AAOA)
All members of The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce are automatically enrolled in an outstanding benefits program that is offered through our partnership with Affiliated Associations of America. This provides access to an extensive array of new benefits that are now included in your Chamber membership rewards - at no extra cost!
Our partner, Affiliated Associations of America (AAOA), has agreed to provide these valuable opportunities to all Chamber members, their employees and their immediate family members, including the full congregation of Chamber member churches, as well as the volunteer staff serving our non-profit organizations.
- Member to Member Discount Program offering member to member special offers, valuable savings and increased visibility.
- New & Renewing Member Advertising Gift Certificates providing up to $15,800 in ad match revenue from Marysville Globe, The Herald, and Seattle Times.
- Charitable Non-Profit Contributions generated through the Business After Hours program to assist the organizations that enhance our quality of life.
- Conference Room with technology infrastructure available for member and community use for a minimal $25 service fee for members, $50 for non-members.
- Professional Staff available to assist members individually on a need by need basis.
4) GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION as your pro-business advocate representing the needs of business on all governmental fronts through researching local, state, and national issues that impact business and aggressively lobbying pro-business positions.
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Legislative Advocacy The Chamber identifies both “job-making” and “job-Killing” legislative bills and initiatives – aggressively lobbying on behalf of pro-business legislation and against those that could threaten or cripple business.
- Legislative Alerts allowing members to add their voices to the lobbying efforts of the Chamber.
- Lobbying Partnerships with key business organizations to expand our voice on critical issues.
- Education through legislative position papers, newsletter articles, and key speakers at membership breakfast programs.
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Economic Development Advocacy supporting, developing and leading economic programs and/or committees that address zoning, planning, transportation and infrastructure needs designed to strengthen, promote and expand the greater Marysville Tulalip and Snohomish County area.
- Leadership Roles held by The Chamber’s President/CEO on key local, county and state boards of directors enables the Chamber to be at the forefront of issues as they evolve. Boards include: City of Marysville Economic Campaign, Snohomish County Economic Development Council, Snohomish County Chambers Coalition, Association of Washington Business, Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives, and Association of Visitor Information Centers of Washington.
5) DIRECT PARTICIPATION increasing my business contacts and allowing me to help shape the policies and procedures of my Chamber of Commerce:
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Events
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Business Before Hours
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Business After Hours
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Training Seminars
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Business Expo’s
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Committees
- Board of Directors – Directs the policies, positions and programs of the Chamber as recommended by its committees, and approved by the Board.
- Government Affairs Committee – Dedicated to researching and developing position papers and action recommendations on pro and anti-business legislation for Board approval.
- Emissaries Committee – Dedicated to serving as the public relations arm of the Chamber to welcome new businesses to our community and new members to our Chamber.
6) COMMUNITY SUPPORT acknowledging that my membership demonstrates an active interest and commitment to improving the business climate and the quality of life of the communities we serve, as well as providing credibility to my business as an active member.
7) TAX DEDUCTIBLE MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT allowing 85% of Chamber dues to be tax deductible (15% is non-deductible because it is directed specifically toward lobbying efforts)
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