CHAMBER BENEFITS

YOUR CHAMBER IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR
FUTURE AND THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS!

YOUR MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES:

The Gateway - This informative monthly newsletter features articles for and about Chamber happenings and members.

Business After Hours - Meet your neighbors and promote your business.

Informative Programs - You stay abreast of developments and your finger is on the pulse of change by attending Business After Hours, and community Programs.

Business Card Rack - Display your business cards (members only) and/or brochures at the Chamber office.

Bi-Annual Membership Directory/Map Project - As a Chamber member, you are automatically listed in the directory and have the opportunity to advertise your business on the only map of Umatilla. Our directory is distributed throughout the community and to inquirers about our area.

Office Referrals - When inquires are received preference is given to business members.

Committees - As a member of the Chamber, you are encouraged to join our active corps of volunteers who work to keep the businesses and community in the forefront of all activities. Contact Chamber Office at 352/383-8801.

Vote - Chamber membership entitles you to a vote. The Board directs the activities of the Chamber. The nomination and election process is available to Chamber members only. All Chamber members will be listed in the Membership Directory and added to our mailing list to receive all mail outs, including "The Communicator". Please take advantage of your membership so it will pay off for you.........

• attend Chamber functions and meetings
• examine community needs
• join a committee
• advertise in the newsletter
• sign up a new member
• bring community problems to the attention of the leadership so the Chamber can become an effective force for improvemen

World Wide Web - All business members and civic organizations will be listed on the Chambers web pages at: www.UmatillaChamber.org.

Promote you business FREE - Just provide the Chamber with a promotion item, flyer, or coupon to promote your business for our NEW MEMBER WELCOME PACKET. We'll do the rest: Stuff and deliver them and promote YOUR BUSINESS - all for FREE!

Sponsor an Event - to advertise and promote. Contact Chamber Office at 352/669-3511. Here are some opportunities:

• Golf for Education - Annual golf tournament that provides scholarships to students at Umatilla High School.
• Breakfast for Educators The Breakfast for Educators event is held each year at the beginning of the new school year and provides the business community an opportunity to express their appreciation to the hundreds of teachers and staff that take the responsibility of educating future generations.
• Taste of North Lake County
• Black Bear Festival Live music, field trips into bear habitat in the Ocala National Forest, expert speakers, Florida authors and engaging children's activities are just some of the ways you'll learn about Ursus americanus floridanus - the Florida black bear.
• Cracker Christmas Parade & Festival
• Chili Cook Off

Community Service Opportunities - Serve on one of our many exciting and fun-filled committees. Get to know your community and have them meet you! Contact Chamber Office at 352/669-3511. Here are some opportunities:

• Ambassadors Committee: Business to Business contact, get to know your community.
• Golf Tournament Committee: Enjoy a day of golf and help raise funds to provide scholarships to local high school students.
• Beautification Committee: Work with local organizations to maintain the beauty or our community through the median revitalization project.
• Vision Committee/Community: Planning Work with local leaders and the residents of our community to plan our future.
• Government Affairs: Participate in city government workshops, forums and public meetings that shape our community.