Benefits

Information | Networking | Marketing

Information

We know first hand that information flow is the lifeblood of today’s modern organization; we need to know more than just what’s happening in our offices, we need to be keenly aware of our entire organizational environment from the operations level, to our external stakeholders, to the legislative activities of the State and Federal Governments whose work affects the way we operate in our day to day business. As a member of the Chamber, you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who are involved at each of these levels and who become an invaluable wellspring of information about the topics that affect you. From the office water cooler to the Congressional Delegations of Washington, D.C., being an active member of the Chamber means you have your finger on the pulse of organizational issues affecting Fairbanks.

Networking

At the Chamber, networking isn’t just about knowing folks, it’s about becoming a part of a rich fabric of colleagues, peers, mentors, teachers, and friends. Being an active Chamber member means working together so that we may be successful together; our members go to each other to resolve entrepreneurial issues, develop leads, think through political issues, band together to build a strong economy, and give service to the community. Networking opportunities at the Chamber are plentiful:

Weekly General Membership Luncheons Weekly Board of Directors Meetings Small Business Seminars Leadership Institute-Fairbanks School Business Partnerships Special Events (Golden Days, Intrigue, Juneau/Washington Fly-Ins, etc.)

Education Committee Governmental Affairs Committee Membership/Ambassador Committee Military Affairs Committee Natural Resources Committee Transportation Committee Urban/Rural Committee

Marketing

As a member of the Chamber, your organization has access to a variety of marketing tools designed to deliver great visibility at a very reasonable price. Our newsletter is distributed monthly to more than a thousand organizations and individuals with even more are sent out in relocation packets, given to tourists, and distributed at local events; a flyer in one of the newsletters starts at only $100 for a double-sided (black & white) letter-sized ad and your first one is free when you join. Advertise deals and post job openings on our web directory, make an event announcement and distribute flyers at our General Membership Luncheons (GML), advertise for less in the local newspaper and get a break on radio spots all through Chamber Membership, and more:

Business Directory and Buyer’s Guide: Listings and Ad Space Listing in our Web Directory Event Sponsorship Opportunity Ad space in the Chamber Line Newsletter Access to the Mailing List Announcement Space in the E-News New and Renewing Member Recognition at GML and in Chamber Line Discounted Radio Spots with New Northwest Broadcasters GML Options: Flyer Distribution, Speaking Opportunities, and Sponsorship

Chamber Showcase and Ribbon Cuttings PRIME TIME Multi-Business Showcase Web Space for Advertisements, Job Postings, and Calendaring Events Discounted Ad Space in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Access to the KUAC Programming Fund Federation Membership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Ad Space in our Relocation Packets Free Brochure Display at the Chamber Office Volunteer Opportunities