Chamber Announces 2018 Member Benefits

OAK PARK, IL: The Board of Directors of the Oak Park - River Forest Chamber of Commerce approved its membership levels and benefits at its regular meeting on December 5, 2017. The Board affirmed the levels of membership with no change. Benefits for the "traditional memberships" remained the same as the prior year. The Chamber's most popular level is one of the traditional memberships for which neither benefits nor price has changed: the "Standard Membership" costs $300 per year.
The primary change to benefits is the conversion of "event sponsorship" benefits that accrue to the Sustaining Members into "Chamber Corporate Sponsorship." This allows each Sustaining Member more visibility and recognition. No change was made to event tickets or other Sustaining Member benefits.
Finally, the Board voted to charge a one-time processing fee for new members of $50. This covers the rising administrative costs. The fee will be applied to returning members whose memberships have lapsed. The fee will begin on January 15.
A summary of the 2018 Benefits is below:

TRADITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Most Popular Membership Level

Standard Membership ($300) - Premium benefits include: access to all programs and events, Chamber newsletter, feature-rich member ePage on Chamber with enhanced SEO, first tier listing in online directory, one complimentary eBlast, ribbon cutting or anniversary ceremony, member address labels, monthly payment option, free event advertising, and opportunity to speak at Chamber professional events. (Nonprofit rate:  Standard Membership for $225 plus and additional eBlasts)

Other Traditional Membership Levels:

Basic Membership ($225) - Just the essentials: access to all programs and events, Chamber newsletter, basic member ePage on Chamber website and second tier listing in online directory

Retail / Restaurant Membership ($200 plus $150 in gift cards, $25 denominations) - receives all Standard Member benefits.  Gift cards will be used at Chamber functions for drawings.

Community Contributor ($100) - Designed for individuals interested in receiving emails and attending events at the member price.  Business affiliation not included in member directories.

SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIPS

Sustaining Members are listed as “Chamber Corporate Sponsors” on the Chamber’s website and on high-visibility signage at its many programs.  Sustaining Members receive all benefits of the Standard Membership as well as the following:

Benefactor ($5,000) - Monthly eBlasts, Golf Outing foursome, 8 Economic Luncheon Tickets and a banner ad on the Home Page. Plus Chamber Corporate Sponsor Recognition.

Diamond Membership ($2,000)  - Monthly eBlasts, Golf Outing foursome, 4 Economic Luncheon Tickets and a banner ad on the Events page. Plus Chamber Corporate Sponsor Recognition

Platinum Membership ($1,000) - 6 eBlasts, 2 Golf Outing tickets, 2 Economic Luncheon tickets and a banner ad on the Business Directory. Plus Chamber Corporate Sponsor Recognition

Gold Membership ($600) - 2 eBlasts, 1 Golf Outing Ticket and 1 Economic Luncheon ticket. Plus Chamber Corporate Sponsor Recognition

PROCESSING FEE

Beginning January 15, 2018 all new members and reinstated members will be charged an initial $50 processing fee.  This fee does not apply to renewing members.  However, if a membership lapses, the processing fee will apply should the business decide to rejoin in the future.