Carefree Cave Creek Chamber Of Commerce 2008-2009 Community Guide & Membership Directory

CHAMBER GUIDE
BeNeFItS Of MemBeRsHIP
Business Advocacy. The Chamber is constantly monitoring our business
community, providing input and a strong presence in both of our local
town governments.
Referrals. Your Chamber membership provides you with terrific op-
portunities for exposure. The members are experts at sharing business
with one another and providing fellow member businesses with per-
sonal contacts and referrals.
Cost Savings. Exclusive discounts from fellow Chamber of Commerce
members that will save you money.
Small Business Counseling. Free one-on-one counseling and education-
al seminars are provided through our partnership with SCORE (Service
Corps of Retired Executives).
MArKEtINg OpPoRtUNItIEs
Powerful Chamber Website. The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber has
Display for Member Information. Member business cards, brochures
one of the most active Chamber Websites in all of Arizona. Over 12,000
and ﬂyers may be placed on display in the Chamber oﬃce and at the
visitors come to the site each month and most stay 6 minutes or lon-
Chamber booth at the Governor’s Rural Economic Development Confer-
ger. The Website–www.carefreecavecreek.org–is an excellent resource for
ence and Carefree Arts Festivals.
obtaining information about the products and services of the Chamber
members, as well as information about our community. Each Chamber
Ribbon Cuttings. Each new business is encouraged to take advantage of a
member receives a free Website immediately after joining. All members are
ribbon cutting ceremony. These event photos are posted on the Chamber
listed in the Chamber’s main site in multiple categories and some expand
Website and sent out to the local newspapers.
their opportunities by advertising throughout the Chamber’s Website.
Sponsorships. Any Chamber
Community Guide and Member Directory. Each year the Carefree /
member may become a spon-
Cave Creek Chamber publishes 15,000 copies of its community resource
sor for the monthly network-
guide. This guide is provided free of charge to guests at the Chamber’s visi-
ing events, and advertise in the
tor center and is included in relocation and visitor information packets
newsletter, this guide or on the
that are mailed upon request. The Chamber guide is also distributed to
Website. In all cases sponsors
numerous concierges at resorts around the valley and to more than 50 visi-
will receive as much recogni-
tor information centers throughout Arizona. Chamber guides are provided
tion as possible.
to our local restaurants, shops and other businesses in the area to hand out
to their customers. Chamber members are encouraged to advertise in the
NeTWoRKInG
guide to increase their visibility.
Business Breakfast. Each month the Chamber hosts a networking break-
fast meeting which includes a speaker on relevant topics and an opportunity
Maps. The Chamber prints and distributes 7,500 maps to local realtors, busi-
for everyone present to introduce themselves and connect with prospective
nesses and visitors each year. This is the only detailed street map of the Carefree
customers.
/ Cave Creek area and only Chamber members may advertise in the map.
Monthly Mixers. After hours mixers are hosted each month by a diﬀerent
Newsletter. The newsletter oﬀers select advertising space for Chamber mem-
member providing an excellent way to showcase your business and bring
bers. Newsletters are sent via email to all members and local area merchants
members and guests together in a fun and social atmosphere.
each month.
Ambassadors. This group assists with welcoming businesses to the com-
Newspapers and Magazines. Articles promoting the overall membership
munity, helps with ribbon cuttings and works at various Chamber func-
through Chamber activities are regularly sent to local publications. Mem-
tions. An excellent opportunity for face time and becoming known to the
bers receive added recognition via the Chamber’s advertisements in Arizona
membership at large.
Key Magazine, Arizona Republic, The Foothills Focus, The Peak Magazine,
Panorama Hills Monthly, North Scottsdale Independendent, North Scottsdale
Committees. Bring your expertise to the table. Throughout the year there
Times, Town Planner Community Calendar, and the phone directory.
are fundraising activities and other events that need volunteers. Get in-
volved and watch your business thrive by joining one of the many reward-
Lists and Brochures. The Chamber creates speciﬁc handouts such as lists
ing Chamber committees.
of restaurants and recreational opportunities. These lists and other printed
promotional materials are provided in response to speciﬁc requests from
large groups in town for conferences, and are available to visitors at local
events like the Carefree Fine Arts and Wine Festival.
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