an active Chamber Member today and take advantage of several marketing opportunities for your business such as: As A New Member in the Chamber's Newsletter The Chamber's monthly newsletter is sent to over 700 members, elected officials and key players throughout our region. As a new member, your company will be clearly identified as one of our proud new members. Monthly Newsletter: Business Briefs As another benefit to Chamber members, the Chamber wants to share your news with other Chamber members to give you more exposure and free publicity for your accomplishments. Send us your press release (100 words or less) and submit to the Chamber to have included in the next newsletter. Listing in Chamber's On-Line Membership Directory The Chamber's website attracts thousands of original page viewers each month. As a member, your company or organization will be listed on our website's member directory, which is one of the most frequently visited pages on our website. You can look up members by name or category. We'll list your company name, address, telephone, fax, email, website, and a short business description. Three Listings in the printed Membership Directory The Annual Membership Directory is the definitive and comprehensive desk reference for all of the Hudson area. All members are listed in the "Business Listing" alphabetically by company name and in the "Business Category Listing" by category. Main contacts are also listed in the "Representative Listing" section. Each member receives one complimentary copy per recognized representative. Whether you use this publication for buying or selling, you'll find this directory and your exposure through it helpful all year long with its readership of area business professionals. Relocation Packets Members can also bring in brochures highlighting your business to be mailed out with our new area residents packet at no charge. You can also sign up to receive a monthly listing of the Chamber's relocation packet requests (additional fee). Print Advertising Advertise your business by taking advantage of placing a flyer in the monthly newsletter, bring your business brochures down to be displayed in the Chamber lobby, and don't forget to take out an ad in the annual membership directory. Web Advertising Advertise your business directly from the Chamber website. Your Chamber website offers an opportunity for your company to reach thousands of visitors on a daily basis. The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau attracts attention both locally and from around the country. Newsletter Sponsor Sponsor one of the monthly Chamber Newsletters and feature your business/service advertisement. Advertise your company's products and services in the professionally produced newsletter, featuring pertinent information for business.. Published 12 times a year, the Chamber newsletter is the primary publication of the Chamber, reaching 700+ business professionals, and considered a "must read" for all Chamber members and business leaders. This is the only ad placed in the newsletter. Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings & Ground Breakings As a benefit to Chamber members, your company has the opportunity to promote your ribbon cutting, ground breaking or open house. The Chamber promotes your business and ribbon cutting through our monthly newsletter. Sponsorships The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau views sponsorship as a joint marketing activity involving both the Chamber and a corporate partner. Through sponsorships, the Chamber aims to create and maintain win-win partnerships with our partners. By helping businesses in the area and greater St. Croix Valley area to achieve their marketing objectives through sponsored events, publications and web pages, the Chamber fosters the growth of businesses in our region. All sponsors should be in good membership standing with the Chamber. Chamber Business Spotlights: Mini-Trade Shows These events are the most popular business-networking event in Hudson. Showcase your business/service to other members and the community. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about other Chamber members. Committees Get involved with our area's progress -- join a Chamber committee! As with most organizations, the more effort you put into the Chamber, the more you will benefit from it. As members become more involved in Chamber committees, they are given a chance to have an impact on the business environment in the region, help their business, and make excellent contacts. There are many opportunities for involvement within the Chamber. Click here to view a list of current committees, task forces and councils along with a brief description of each. To request an appointment, please contact the Chamber staff member responsible for the committee's in which you are interested. You will then be contacted by the appropriate chairperson or Chamber staff member.