Membership
Membership:Member Benefits

Member Benefits

Why Join The Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce?
Through your Chamber membership, you will have the opportunity to participate in exceptional training programs, gain exposure for your business at numerous networking events, and take advantage of the many business services we provide. Other reasons to belong to our dynamic organization include community leadership and advocacy, business prestige and credibility, support and knowledge of other members, and giving back to your community. The advantages of joining the Chamber are tangible and intangible, personal and professional. Below are some of the most important reasons for membership.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Networking Opportunities
We are all aware that "who you know" is often as important as "what you know." As a member of the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber, you will have endless opportunities to meet other members, develop strong relationships and promote your business. Listed below are some of our most popular events:

  • Chamber Luncheons
  • Business After Hours
  • Awards Dinner
  • Golf Classic Outing
  • Quarterly ONCE Networking Breakfasts
  • Face2Face Networking Round Table
  • Committee Involvement

Education & Training Resources
As partners in today's global economy, we all understand the need for on-going training. With that in mind, the Chamber offers a variety of ways for you to further your education while getting involved with the local business community. Seminars and workshops are held periodically throughout the year.

Business Services
As a Chamber member, you will be able to take advantage of an array of complimentary services designed specifically for business owners:

  • Certificate of Origin Services
  • Chamber Member Mailing List In Excel File
  • Chamber Mailing Labels ($20)
  • Member to Member Discount Programs
  • Listing on the Chamber web site - each business has a listing with photos, logo, text and free link to your site.

And There's More!
Our services are far-reaching and encompass even more than meets the eye. Listed below are additional benefits you will receive as a Chamber member:

  • Subscription to the Chamber e-Newsletter
  • Company Exposure at the Chamber Visitor Center
  • Listing in the Community Profile Directory
  • Community Gift Certificate Program
  • Promote your "Hot Deals" and Special Offers on our website
  • Marketing & Advertising Opportunities to promote your business community-wide

Affiliate Programs
As a member, you can reduce the costs of doing business by participating in any number of Chamber-sponsored programs not available to the general public. The information below lists the programs that are available.
AAA
AAA offers the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber members and their employees, spouses and qualifying childern, discounted AAA membership and insurance. The $10 enrollment fee is also waived for new members and existing members can also continue their membership under the discount. MT Chamber member rates:
  • Primary Traditional = $45.90
  • Primary Plus RV = $71.90
  • Associate Traditional = $22.95
  • Associate Plus RV = $37.95
  • Contact the Chamber Office at 262-512-9358 for more information.
Business Healthcare Group of Southeast Wisconsin (BHGSW)
Mequon-Thiensville Chamber offers its members through the Regional Chamber Coalition, a coalition of local chambers, equal access to the Humana Preferred Network. Chamber member businesses with 2+ eligible employees can take advantage of the proven model for health care savings.The Humana Preferred PPO offers:
  • Wide variety of plan designs
  • Customized benefit plans available for employer groups with 300+ enrolled employees
  • Providers selected using statistically sound method for identifying and measuring efficiency
  • Includes 70-75% of all currently contracted local Human PPO providers and hospitals
  • Offered as a point-of-enrollment option only to members of the Regional Chamber Coalition
  • Offered on either a fully insured or self-insured (ASO) basis
  • Contact any of the following MT Chamber member insurance companies for more information: AN Ansay & Associates - 262-376-3246; Cyganiak Planning - 262-783-6161;MidState Insurance - 262-241-0550
Office Depot
Office Depot has partnered with the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce to offer it members discounted pricing on office supplies, janitorial supplies, furniture, business machines, copy, print and promotional items.
  • No contract and no-sign-on fees.
  • Free next-day delivery of in-stock items for orders over $50.
  • Average discount is 10% off Office Depot Web Pricing.
  • Easy ordering via phone, fax or on-line.
  • Additional discounts for larger size orders: 1% for =$150; 1.5% for +$200; and 2% for +$300.
  • Contact: Kathleen Wondolkowski by email: kathleen.wondolkowski@officedepot.com or by calling 866-772-5337 ext. 7847
RBS Lynk
RBS Lynk, the largest privately held payment processor in the country, is offering Mequon-Thiensville Chamber members a discount of credit card processing and processing equipment. These Preferred Provider Programs include:
  • POS Terminals
  • Debit Card Processing
  • Electronic Benefits Transfer
  • Gift Cards
  • Web Payments
  • LynkAssist-secure,on-line account information for merchants
  • Lynk VT - computer generated processing
  • Customer Loyalty Cards
  • Recurring Payments
  • Contact: Dave Pagac, SE WI Account Executive at 262-951-0256
Constant Contact
Constant Contact, the leading Email Marketing Service, offers discounted email marketing aimed at small-business needs. Email Marketing makes it easy to communicate regularly with customers; easily create professional communications; review email results from eas-to-read reports; and build an email list of clients and prospects. Sixty-day free trial and discounts for prepay. Prepay for 6 months and receive a 20% discount; prepay for 12 months and receive a 25% discount.
UWM Office of Continuing Education
Enroll in a business class through the Small Business Development Center. Chamber members receive a 10% discount if membership is mentioned upon registering
  • Contact: David Krupka, sbdc@uwm.edu or see http://www.sce-sbdc.uwm.edu

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