Member benefits
Your Marion Chamber membership provides you the opportunity to build your business network through a variety of programs. Most importantly, these opportunities are open and available to all employees of a member organization.
Exposure
As a member of the Chamber your company or organization is included in our online membership directory and is listed in a searchable index. A feature page can be linked directly to your website. New members are recognized in Marion Chamber publications.
Credibility
Chamber membership gives you instant credibility and increases positive perception among consumers. A recent study by The Shapiro Group shows consumers are 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from a small business that is a member of the local chamber of commerce. Proudly display your membership cling.
Advocacy
The Marion Chamber provides a unified voice for membership and works toward business-friendly legislation at the local and state level. Members are invited to attend forums and receptions to get to elected officials.
Business Referrals
Every day we receive calls from individuals and businesses looking for goods and services or potential vendors. Our answer to recommend our members - and chamber members typically recommend other chamber members.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with other business leaders, create new contacts or re-establish relationships at events like Wake Up Marion, BizMix or Lunch and Learns.
Economic & Community Development
The Marion Chamber works with partner organizations to secure grant opportunities that make Marion a more desirable place to raise a family and grow a business. These include Iowa Great Places designation, Blue Zones Certification and an ArtPlace America grant.
Professional development opportunities through Marion Leadership In Action and Lunch and Learns provide training on a variety of topics and help create a bench of community leaders.
Exposure
As a member of the Chamber your company or organization is included in our online membership directory and is listed in a searchable index. A feature page can be linked directly to your website. New members are recognized in Marion Chamber publications.
Credibility
Chamber membership gives you instant credibility and increases positive perception among consumers. A recent study by The Shapiro Group shows consumers are 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from a small business that is a member of the local chamber of commerce. Proudly display your membership cling.
Advocacy
The Marion Chamber provides a unified voice for membership and works toward business-friendly legislation at the local and state level. Members are invited to attend forums and receptions to get to elected officials.
Business Referrals
Every day we receive calls from individuals and businesses looking for goods and services or potential vendors. Our answer to recommend our members - and chamber members typically recommend other chamber members.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with other business leaders, create new contacts or re-establish relationships at events like Wake Up Marion, BizMix or Lunch and Learns.
Economic & Community Development
The Marion Chamber works with partner organizations to secure grant opportunities that make Marion a more desirable place to raise a family and grow a business. These include Iowa Great Places designation, Blue Zones Certification and an ArtPlace America grant.
Professional development opportunities through Marion Leadership In Action and Lunch and Learns provide training on a variety of topics and help create a bench of community leaders.
services
In addition to the benefits above, your membership provides access to the following:
- Celebration of Milestones with Chamber Ambassadors
- Advertising opportunities
- Chamber e-Update - weekly communication
- Complimentary Certificate of Origin processing
- Business seminars and workshops
- Conference room space
- New Marion resident listing (nominal cost)
- Business incentives
- Online submission of press releases
- Member listing (nominal cost)
- Community volunteer opportunities
