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Marketing!
Website
The number one source of information about doing business in or visiting New Richmond. Members are part of a web-based database that can be searched in several ways. Our site also contains comprehensive community and tourism information as well as searchable event guide.
Membership Directory
Published quarterly, the membership directory is sent out in every relocation and visitor information requests.
Chamber Gift Certificates
This retail promotion is aimed at keeping retail dollars in New Richmond. In 2013, the Chamber returned almost $30,000 to the New Richmond community. The certificates are only redeemable at member businesses.
Brochure Display
The Chamber operates a professional community visitor center. Chamber members are invited to display their brochures or business cards.
Referrals
The Chamber staff fields hundreds of email, phone, and in-person inquiries every year asking for suggestions on good providers of a product or service.
E-News Email Blasts
As a member you can promote your special, sale or event to over 300 Chamber Members via our email system at no charge.
Hot Deals!
Hot Deals is a retail program where members can list sales and promotions coupons via a special section of the Chamber website.
Facebook
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Networking
Committees and Task Forces
Work side by side with other Chamber volunteers on special committees.
Business After Five
Held monthly, Business After Fives offer members a networking opportunity in a social setting.
Chamber Coffees
Held the secondo Friday of each month, excluding July, the coffees offer an informal way to network with fellow Chamber members.
Network New Richmond
If you are interested in growing your business, learning to network, or getting more out of your business this networking and referral group is for you. Held every Wednesday at 8 am at Sweet Greetings. -
Opportunity!
Education Opportunities
The Chamber regularly offers free or low cost member education opportunities to help you make your business more profitable.
Member Ribbon Cuttings
The Chamber promotesnew businesses and renovations to existing ones through regular ribbon cuttings.
News You Can Use
The Chamber regularly forwards links to members about topics they may find useful in their business including technology, legislation, accounty and human resources.
Special Events and Community Festivals
The Chamber produces several special events each year including the Park Art Fair/Willow River Blues Fest, Fun Fest, Professional & Business Woman of the Year Luncheon and the Cabin Fever Classic Indoor Mini Golf event. These events bring new tourism dollars to town. They also offer members sponsorship and networking opportunities. -
Great Value!
Most members enjoy all of these benefits for less than the cost of 2 cups of coffee per week! Compare that to the cost of advertising and it is easy to see that a membership investment in the Chamber is a great value!