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Why Should I Join The Chamber?PEOPLE DO BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE THEY KNOW!Grow your business by taking advantage of the many networking opportunities the Chamber provides for cultivating and maintaining valuable business prospects and relationships. Many of the events provide professional development and resource information for our members.

WEB BASED MARKETING OF YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICESUse www.jonesborochamber.com to post coupons on our Member 2 Member discount page, add events to our Calendar and list employment openings on www.myjonesborojobs.com . All current members are listed alphabetically and by category on our online business directory to help both members and non-members alike do business with you!

BECOME A COMMITTEE MEMBERService on one of our many committees provides numerous networking opportunities and professional leadership development. The Workforce Committee actively works with local schools, colleges and universities to provide local business owners with skilled, qualified employees. Our Government Affairs committee advocates legislatively on behalf of businesses and develops our legislative agenda. Build your business while promoting development of keen interest to local businesses and the community at large.

RIBBON CUTTING OR GROUND BREAKING

Ribbon Cuttings are a great way to quickly bring awareness to your business. This ceremony introduces you and your employees, along with your location, products and services to the community. Ribbon cutting ceremonies are available for those joining the Chamber for the first time, in celebration of a major business anniversary, or an expansion or renovation. Ribbon Cutting pictures in the newsletter, The Jonesboro Sun and on the Chamber Facebook page. Chamber Goodwill Ambassadors along with elected officials are encouraged to attend these event.

ACQUIRE CUSTOMER REFERRALSEvery day the Chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, and Chamber staff always recommend Chamber members only.

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Top 10 Reasons To Join The Chamber!

1 2Sent to over 2,200 members -$150 value

FREE EMAIL BLAST!Pictures go in quarterly newsletter, Jonesboro Sun and on Facebook - $250 value

FREE RIBBON CUTTING!

3 The Chamber of Commerce is a deductible business expense and is a 97% tax write-off for Chamber dues.

A TAX WRITE OFF FOR YOUR BUSINESS 4

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4 new member lunches and membership appreciation luncheon - $200 value

NEW MEMBER EVENTS!

Announced as a new member and set up a display - $100 value

FREE BOOTH AT POWER BREAKFAST! 6 Free mini expo booth for new

members. Over 200 in attendance and 65 booths - $275 value

PRIMETIME!

7 8Free listing on the Jonesboro Chamber website - $75 value

FREE WEBSITE LISTING!Free links to your website and to any social media sites - $100 value

FREE LINKS!

9 Listed as new member in the quarterly newsletter, facebook and twitter

LISTED AS NEW MEMBER! 10 Able to serve on any of the Chamber Committees

CHAMBER COMMITTEES!

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Jonesboro and the surrounding region through Service, Leadership and Economic Development.

The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce works hard to make your business stronger. From helping you make connections at networking events to increasing your company’s bottom line, we are committed to helping you succeed in this dynamic community.

We are proud to be a 4 star accredited Chamber of Commerce and we are committed to being a first class Chamber of Commerce. We are fortunate that we have approximately 2,000 dedicated Chamber members making great things happen on a daily basis. The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce is the front door to a wealth of information for new and existing residents. We are proud to serve this wonderful community, which continues to offer great promise and opportunity for all.

OUR MISSION

Corporate Name _____________________________________________________________________________________

Physical Location ____________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone _____________________________________ Fax ___________________________________________

Email ___________________________________________ Website ___________________________________________

Number of Employees: Full Time _________________ Part Time _______________________

Primary Representative: Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Title ____________________________________________________________________________

Business Category _______________________________________________________________________________

Annual Investment $____________________________________________

Form of Payment: Check___________ Cash_______________ Credit Card _________________

Mastercard/Visa/Discover/American Express ________________________________________________________________

Card Number: ____________________________________________ Expiration Date: _______________________________

3-Digit Security Code: ______________________________________

Date: _______________________ Authorized Signature: ______________________________________________________

Number of Employees Annual Investment1-5 $2806-10 $31011-25 $35526-50 $44551-100 $520101-150 $680151-200 $820201-300 $975301-400 $1135401-500 $1300501 & up $1670

A one time processing fee of $25 will be added to each new membership investment total. Payment of membership investment is deductible for most Chamber members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Contributions or gifts to the Chamber are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal Income Tax purposes.

NOTE: 2 part time employees = 1 full time employee

Financial Institutions Associate Membership*$130

*Retired, ASU Personnel, Public Schools, Non-Profit Groups, City or County Em-ployees

$32 per million deposits

Hotels/Motels$280 plus $2 per unit

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Investment Form

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AGRI-BUSINESS COMMITTEE - Chad Harbison, Chair - To enhance the position that agriculture plays in our economy and to communicate this to our Chamber membership and the general public. Meets the second Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

A-STATE COMMITTEE - Heather Holmes, Chair - To enhance the relationship between Arkansas State University and the business community through various programs and events. Meets the third Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

BUSINESS NETWORK - Phillip Poston, Chair - To enhance our business climate through networking opportunities and specific events for our members. Meets the third Thursday at noon.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS - Jenny Keller, Chair - To enhance the relationships between regional non-profit organizations to build a stronger community through collaboration. Meets every other month on the fourth Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - Christie Jordan, Chair - To develop specific projects and programs that enhance the relationship between business and government. Meets the first Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

GREEN BUSINESS COMMITTEE - Mark Enos, Chair - To enhance the visual image of Jonesboro through specific projects. Meets the second Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Selena Barber, Chair - To enhance our Chamber’s ability to function in recruitment and retention of members utilizing specific programs developed by the committee. Meets the second Wednesday at noon.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS COMMITTEE - Manu Nair, Chair - To improve the technology and infrastructure environment for Jonesboro businesses to thrive and plan for the future. Meets the third Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - Beverly Nix, Chair - To obtain, share, and act upon issues and needs in all matters related to city, state, and federal funding for streets, highways, public transportation and aviation. Meets the first Monday at 4:00 p.m.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Shanna French, Chair - To enhance the relationships between business and educational organizations through specific programs with emphasis on workforce development. Meets the first Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

NAME COMPANY

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AGRI-BUSINESS - Second Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

A-STATE - Third Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

BUSINESS NETWORK - Third Thursday at noon.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS - Fourth Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. every other month.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS - First Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

GREEN BUSINESS COMMITTEE - Second Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - Second Wednesday at noon.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS - Third Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

TRANSPORTATION - First Monday at 4:00 p.m.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - First Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

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