2008 Business Plan -
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by Chamber Ambassadors - A picture of you and your business will be featured in the Fort Dodge Business Review in the Messenger. This will showcase your new or remodeled business.
Business Referrals - This service is included with your membership. When inquiries are received about products and services in Fort Dodge, we refer prospects to our member businesses only. We also send a courtesy card to make you aware of the referral.
"Here's the Scoop" Friday Fax - Weekly fax (or by mail) announcing all new members. We reach approximately 700 business contacts plus it is posted on our web site.
"Member to Member" Fax - Monthly fax, which goes out the first Monday of each month for member to share with other members news about an Open House, new location, new member, etc.
"Chamber Briefs" Newsletter - Another announcement featuring your business as a new member will be made in our newsletter which is printed in the Business Review and reaches many business contacts in your community.
Membership Plaque - As a chamber member, you are presented with a dated walnut plaque for display at your business and a door sticker to proudly remind your employees and customers of your commitment to the community as well as your business.
Membership Directory - a free directory is published annually and distributed to all members and made available to the entire community plus sent out as part of the Fort Dodge Community Packet. Each Chamber member receives two free listings in the directory.
Committee Involvement - The chamber gives you an opportunity not only to know community decision makers, but a chance to BE ONE, through joining the Chamber committees working on projects that address numerous areas.
Bulk Stamp - The use of our bulk stamp is available to members only another perk for our member businesses, saving you the cost of having your own bulk permit for your business.
Chamber Activities - The Chamber offers year round activities, a few include: Good Morning Fort Dodge Quarterly Breakfast; Business After Hours for fellowship and networking, Educational Seminars and Workshops, and an Annual Banquet featuring outstanding speakers.
Special Events - Several are coordinated during the year for your benefit, some include: Fall Fest, the Summer Social Golf Outing, Sweet Corn Feed, Golden Apple Recognition Banquet for educators, and the Small Business Recognition Program.
Advertising Opportunities - We have from time to time ad spots available in both the Fort Dodge Business Review and our local radio stations. You can check with the Chamber office to see what is available. Other retail and service business promotions are offered throughout the year as well as through your Chamber.
Web Page - You may link to the Chamber web page free of charge.
Mailing List Availability - How do you reach your customers? Try our mailing list with pre-printed labels for only $53.00.
Plan Room - Is located in the chamber office. This room allows you to look at plans without having to purchase the plans for yourself. For a fee of $50.00 per year, we will fax the list of plans available to you weekly.
Mission Statement commitment "The Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce is a community minded business organization which is committed to the growth of membership businesses."
