The Chamber of Commerce is not only a place to get information on local businesses; it is a key agent for change in the community. The Chamber is involved in economic development initiatives, supporting tourism, educational improvement, legislative issues, community event administration and assistance, and networking for our members, as well as the Mason County community. Membership in the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the best business decisions a company can make. We urge you as consumers and business members to support one another in membership.

BE VISIBLE

• Chamber Website – Free listing and link on the Chamber website.
• Business Directory – Free listing in the Chamber’s membership directory, a resource guide for doing business locally.
• Referrals & Recognition – Members referred first in response to all requests for information on specific goods and services.
• Literature Display/Information – Members are encouraged to display their business brochures and flyers in the Chamber lobby. It’s a great way to keep staff and the community informed about your business.
• Share Your Member News – Submit announcements and news about your business for the Chamber to highlight for you in the weekly electronic updates, the monthly electronic newsletter and the quarterly printed newsletter.
• More Marketing Opportunities – Numerous possibilities are available at a variety of levels for members to market their business through event and program sponsorships, ads in Chamber publications (the Relocation Guide, Membership Directory, and Regional Map Guide) and on the Chamber website.

BE EMPOWERED

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Comprehensive, cost-effective group coverage for businesses with 1-99 employees offered through our member agents.
• (Listing of our member Agents)
• Make It Mason County / Buy Local Campaign – This new campaign stresses the importance of keeping our dollars local.
• (Link to Make It Mason County Page)
• Mailing Lists – The Chamber’s membership mailing labels are provided exclusively to member businesses and organizations for a nominal fee.
• Free Business Counseling – Confidential business counseling and resources are available through SCORE (Counselors to America’s small business) & SBTDC (Michigan’s Small Business Technology & Development Center).
• Ribbon Cuttings – Promote your new location or business expansion or anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
• Relocation Guide – The Chamber offers free relocation guides that businesses can offer to their customers, clients or prospective employees.
• (Link to Relocation Guide page)
• Community Calendar of Events – The Chamber makes available, to members, an annual brochure listing community events for the coming year.
• (PDF Version to download?)
• Legislative Connections – The Chamber offers assistance to members in connecting to legislators to address questions and concerns.

BE CONNECTED

• Newsletters - The Chamber publishes electronic newsletters on a weekly and monthly basis to help keep members “in the know” regarding local business and community news.
• Facebook - Find the Chamber on facebook become even more connected and interact with us on a daily basis.