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Networking The value of networking cannot be underestimated. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce you will find myriad ways to get to know other members and communicate the benefits of your business or service. |
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Click here to find out how you can join the Geneva Chamber of Commerce! Promotional Opportunities |
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| Link on the Geneva Website Your business will be listed in our online membership directory. Customers are able to search for a particular type of business by category or name. A link to your website is provided. Retail businesses have the added advantage of a search function available to customers. Customers can input the type of store, restaurant or lodging they are looking for and will be given a list that conforms to their request. Listing in the Geneva Business Directory As a Chamber member, your business will be listed in our Geneva Business Directory. This valuable resource for Geneva businesses and residents is mailed to all Geneva households and businesses as well as Chamber members outside of Geneva. Mailing List Target your business to business advertising with the Chamber’s exclusive member list. This list is available to Chamber members at a surprisingly low cost. The Chamber updates the list weekly and includes the appropriate contact name. Call 630-232-6060 to order labels for your company or for more information. Literature Displayed in our Visitor Rack The Visitor Rack at the Chamber of Commerce office is utilized by many shoppers and tourists who visit Geneva. Keep us supplied with your most recent brochure, and we’ll make sure it is displayed. Non-member literature is not displayed. Business Card Rack The Business Card Rack located at the Chamber office provides you with another opportunity to promote yourself to other Chamber members. Only Chamber businesses are allowed to display their cards. News in the Chamber Newsletter SOUNDINGS Let other Chamber members know what’s new or happening at your business via Soundings, the Chamber newsletter. This monthly vehicle gives your business exposure and allows you to keep other members abreast of new products or services, a new location, promotion or staff. Send your news to the Chamber via e-mail to sportincaso@genevachamber.com, by fax to 630-232-6083, or by mail to 8 S. Third Street, PO Box 481, Geneva, IL 60134. Gift Bags to New Members Tell new members about your business. Give us your brochure, coupons or special offers and we will include them in the gift bags given to new members – at no charge! Back to Top Networking Opportunities Business Expo Business Expo Learn the secrets to success of some of the Fox Valley’s finest businesses at the Annual "Rolling Down the River Business Expo" each spring. Here is your chance to learn about what your business community has to offer. The Chambers of Commerce of ten towns – Bartlett, Batavia, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, South Elgin, St. Charles, Sugar Grove, Warrenville, and West Chicago join together to showcase their member businesses at the annual event. Over 200 booths are filled with local business people who are anxious to share what they do and how other businesses and consumers can take advantage of their goods and services. It is the largest and most popular business expo in the Western suburbs. The expo offers one of the best match-making opportunities of the year for businesses seeking to work with other businesses. Click Here for an application to participate in the next Rolling Down the River Business Expo. Referrals Referrals can be one of your company’s greatest assets. Each year, the Chamber office has thousands of inquiries from visitors or residents for referrals. We constantly make referrals on behalf of our members. Lead Generation (Chamber Leads Groups) Join one of our networking groups that meet bi-monthly to generate leads and referrals for Chamber businesses. Call 630-232-6060. Industrial Guide An Industrial Guide complete with area businesses and major employers is available for members free of charge. Back to Top |
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