BUSINESS DIRECTORY - Your membership in the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
provides you with two listings by category in our business directory section of
the Quality of Life Magazine. Copies are distributed by the Chamber and area real
estate services, along with the area hospital and Economic Development for recruitment
each year. This directory goes out to over 700 members for distribution,
and is also put on display in the Chamber lobby for visitors to pick up. This directory
serves as our relocation guide, which is mailed to potential new residents upon
request.
Advertising opportunities in this publication are offered
to our members only.
MAP - The official map to Frankfort
is published by the Chamber every other year with a distribution
of 15,000. It is distributed through the Chamber. Advertising
opportunities are offered to our members only.
LOBBY SERVICES - As a member of the Chamber, you are entitled to put your
business cards and any company-related brochures on display in our lobby.
All visitors are encouraged to browse the lobby and take any materials on display.
RIBBON CUTTING - After your new business joins the Chamber we will schedule
a ribbon cutting at your request We will bring the large scissors, ribbon
and camera, notify all Ambassadors, and the General Membership via
Chamber E-News, and we will send you a copy of the pictures.
CHAMBER NEWS - We will provide you with our bi-weekly
newsletter (Chamber News) by e-mail, fax or mail to keep you informed of all Chamber
news and functions for the upcoming weeks.
BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
– The Frankfort Chamber Business Resource Center has a
collection of books, audio cassettes and tapes, and hosts a variety of magazines
all geared toward building a successful business. The resource center is
for Chamber members only.
CHAMBER RECOMMENDATIONS - We are a member-oriented organization; therefore, we only
refer our members. We get hundreds of calls from all over the country from people
looking for business or service information.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES - Business Network Luncheons
(held Monthly), Business
After Hours, committee meetings and social events offer you an opportunity to introduce
yourself and your business, and network with other members of the Chamber to both
socialize and make business contacts.
AMBASSADORS - This pro-active, networking arm of the Chamber meets the
second Tuesday of each month at lunchtime. Ambassadors participate in all ribbon
cuttings and Business After Hours. They also mentor new members.
MAILING LABELS - Our complete membership is available to you in two ways:
mailing labels in zip code order, or on hard copy. Member cost is $25.00, non-members
pay $200.00.
WEBSITE - Anyone can log on to our website at
www.frankfortky.info
and find a categorical listing of our membership. We recommend that your website
be hyper-linked to ours to make it easy for users to easily access your website.
In 2007 the Frankfort Chamber averaged over 35,000 hits per month.
Also, banner ads are available
to our members at very affordable rates. Chamber members may also
link to the
Chamber site for
$35 A Year!
GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY - The
Chamber is your business advocate on the local, regional, and state level with action
plans and communications with local elected and appointed officials and with legislators
on key issues important to the community
ADVERTISING - Chamber News (monthly newsletter),
NewComer’s Guide and Membership Directory, Annual Report, Capital Visitor Guide,
detailed city/county maps, club and organizations listings, and manufacturers guide
are just some of the items produced by the Chamber to promote members. Chamber Blast Fax and member wide e-mail have also been developed to keep
members up to date on Chamber happenings and issues affecting business.
BUSINESS PROFILE - This new Chamber program offers
member companies the ability to tell about their business in the Chamber newsletter
at no cost.
Chamber members may provide
a discount to other members and receive a FREE ad in the newsletter.
FRANKFORT
CHOICE GIFT CHECK
PROGRAM - A retail enrichment campaign designed to keep shopping
dollars in Frankfort. This program is offered to Chamber members only.
FREE RADIO PROMOTION – Chamber members
will receive a one-minute ad on three local radio stations, for a total of 15 minutes
of air-time!
A $180 Value!
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NETWORK - In 2005 the
Chamber Board of Directors developed the Small Businesses Council to network and
assist the Chamber in issues that face small businesses.
BUSINESS PROMOTION - People do business with
people they know. That's why our marketing and networking opportunities make it
possible for our members to improve visibility, build a network of customers and
suppliers, and grow their business. Reinforce your message to the membership through
a variety of Chamber marketing opportunities.
CHAMBER MEMBER DISCOUNTS – It’s true! Many of our members shop for products and services from ONLY Frankfort Chamber
members.
Throughout the year, member-to-member
business discounts enable you to find the quality services you need.
BUSINESS IMAGE ENHANCEMENT – Consumer surveys have
shown that customers perceptions are enhanced by chamber membership. Membership decals and the Chamber logo for advertising are free to members
in good standing.
EMPLOYMENT LISTING – Chamber website resource where
members can post openings at no charge.