Why Join the Chamber?

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Download our complete Benefits Package.

Chamber Health Plan: Choose from 5 different PPO health plans designed for CCCC members and creates flexibility in choosing coverage to meet the needs of both the employer and employees at a competitive price.*

Propane: AmeriGas discount for member businesses and homes: Cost: $.40/gal above cost.

Chamber Website (www.custercountyco.com): International exposure on the Custer County Chamber website and marketing the site on numerous search engines. Members get a free web listing and hotlinks to their email address or website.

State and Regional Website Exposure: Our website is linked to both www.Colorado.com (State of CO) and www.coloradofrontiers.com (Action 22 Regional).

Other Marketing Venues: Free or Low Cost Programs:

  • Events Listings: Your event listings distributed via:
    a) Chamber website Calendar of Events,
    b) Published in the “Panorama” newsletter (monthly) and
    c) Major events published in the Visitors Guide (annually).
  • Boards-Around-Town: a series of advertising boards (2’ by 3’) on easels located in high traffic areas throughout Westcliffe and Silver Cliff. These boards are available to promote your business in locations over a 26-week period. Volunteers circulate these boards. $25/26-week program
  • Web Info Request Program: A snail-mailing program targeting potential customers who specifically requested your industry’s information ($24/yr)
  • Chamber Showroom Consignment Program: Your items displayed and sold in the Chamber Lobby for 10% commission (extra 3% if customer credit card used). Chamber handles the sales tax and bookkeeping.
  • “Panorama” Newsletter (1st of the month) and “Chamber Bulletin” (15th of the month in the summer): Business exposure through articles or advertising in either publication. E-mailed to all Chamber Members.

Chamber staff: On-duty director and volunteer staff working to improve your benefits, increase exposure for your business and direct visitors and residents to your place of business. The director provides a link to member services, advertising and networking venues.

Monthly Meetings: Breakfast or Luncheon Meetings. Meet local business people, learn about Chamber or business-related events in the area, as well as, education and programs geared for members. You can be a featured speaker, as well.

Business Mixers, Open Houses & Ribbon Cuttings: Networking with other members at these events. Members are welcomed to host and attend such events.

Events: These Chamber-sponsored events bring customers to the business community & often entice future residents: Parades, 4th of July Car Show, Craft Show & Flea Market and Fireworks

Join the Custer County Chamber of Commerce NOW!
Web Sponsorship Benefits for 1 Year Individual Prices BASIC BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM
Membership to Chamber of Commerce ~ 07/12-06/13 $175.00 X X X X X
Member Only Referrals Priceless X X X X X
Rolling Scroll on front page of website $500.00         X
Full page directory display ad on web directory & downloadable $350.00         X
Front page link to directory ad & logo $250.00       X  
1/2 page membership directory ad on web & downloadable $200.00       X  
1/4 page membership directory ad on web & downloadable $125.00          
Business Card size membership directory ad $50.00   X X    
Sponsorship 4th of July banner (also placed on parade float & 2 months on VC) $100.00     X X X
Sponsorship to membership award dinner (name on invitation & acknowledgement at event) $100.00       X X
Large table at Business Expo $25.00   X X X X
Guest speaker at membership meeting Priceless X X X X X
Board Around Town ~ 26 weeks $25.00   X X X X
Web Request Program $35.00   X X X X
               
  Web Sponsorship Package Investment   $175.00 $250.00 $500.00 $750.00 $1,000.00
  Basic Membership with individual prices   $175.00 $310.00 $410.00 $910.00 $1,310.00
  Your Annual Savings   0 $60.00 $90.00 $160.00 $310.00
*Membership in the Custer County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) entitles any employer, who is a member in good standing, to health care coverage sponsored by CCCC. The Employer’s business must be based in Custer County. Coverage is subject to the eligibility provisions of the health plan. Such coverage is available regardless of any health status related factor of such small employer group member or individuals eligible for coverage through the member. CCCC does not make such health care coverage available other than in connection with membership in the Association. Membership in CCCC is not conditioned upon any health status related factor relating to any individual, including an employee or dependent of an employee.