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ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY
Members receive free advertising and publicity via the Chamber programs in which they participate, by being named in programs, press releases and newsletter credits. All members receive a free listing in the membership directory. Members are able to adv ertise, at low rates, in our Chamber newsletter which is read by nearly 1000 area decision makers. Members have the opportunity to display promotional material at monthly "Business After Hours".

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
MACC has promotional programs now in action for our members:

WEBSITE
MACC’s website is designed to promote the area and our members. Members are searchable on the macclink.com site by name and category. We will continue to improve the ease in which visitors to the website can find our members’ products and services. Other website developments soon to come include links; special offers; and advertising.

NETWORKING
Where can you be cordially invited to meet with a good number of business leaders on a monthly basis. The Chamber membership sponsors monthly "Business After Hours" where you can display your promotional materials and exchange business cards with communi ty decision makers from the area. Can you ever discount a qualified lead in your line of business or service to the community?

BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Chamber members receive a subscription to our newsletter as a regular membership benefit. Our newsletter is designed to promote and inform our members.

BUSINESS AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
Our partnerships with area and regional schools and organizations provide our members with the opportunity to become directly involved in developing a prepared workforce.

BUSINESS REFERRALS
Every year we receive hundreds of requests for names of local businesses, professionals and services. Only Chamber members are referred. Business acquaintances are always anxious to do business in their own community.

COMMUNITY/BUSINESS EXPO
Through the Chamber's sponsorship of Community/Business Expo, members derive the benefits of a well-planned marketing and economic development program. The value of this benefit is unlimited and directly related to your level of participation.

MAILING LABELS AND LISTS
Mailing lists are available for any of your marketing efforts. In addition to our membership list, we have the names and addresses of over l,000 area businesses in the database. Addresses can be sorted by zip code, city, or by company name. You can select from the five communities served by your Chamber.

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS
The Chamber belongs to the following organizations, making available to you their resources: Illinois State Chamber of Commerce; Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; American Chamber of Commerce Executives; U. S. Chamber of Commerce; Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce and the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau.

BUSINESS & GOVERNMENTAL CONTACTS
Through participation in Chamber events and activities, you meet decision makers and you make invaluable business contacts. You become a part of the area's business network. And, if you are looking for governmental "clout", we can provide contacts with local, state, and federal officials.