GIVING BACK - COTTAGE GROVE AREA NON-PROFITS - MARCH 28, 2018 - 7
Cottage Grove Area
Chamber of Commerce
-A non profi t membership organization for businesses, by businesses
Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality through
advocacy and collaboration with its members and the larger community.
What Does Chamber of Commerce • Leadership – The Chamber leads the
Membership Off er My Business?
local business community by convening a
• Credibility – when you belong to the
broad range of business leaders to address
Chamber of Commerce you are publicly
local issues. Issues that determine our
stating that you support the local economy.
quality of life, growth, planning, economic
Chamber members are generally viewed as
development, education, and all facets of
the most reputable and socially responsible
community partnership.
members of the business community.
• Visibility – There are hundreds of ways to
• Advocacy – Chamber membership takes your
make your business more visible through
single voice and amplifi es it by providing
Chamber programs. We offer low cost
a platform to advocate for local, regional,
advertising, ribbon cuttings, a listing in
and state public policies that contribute to a
our directory, sponsorships and several
business environment where businesses can
other opportunities for businesses to take
grow and thrive. It provides you the chance
advantage of attending events like Business
to be a part of the conversation and help
After Hours, and Chamber Forums allows
shape the community that you live in.
you to meet new people, make more
• Opportunity – by getting involved in
connections and be more visible in the
Chamber committees, you can make
community.
meaningful connections with the people, • Community – Your support of the Cottage
businesses, information, and resources
Grove Area Chamber allows us to provide
that you need to grow your business
events like Concerts in the Park, The Main
and make a positive impact in the local
Street Chili Cook-Off, Christmas in Cottage
community. Cottage Grove Chamber
Grove, and many other events that bring our
Committees include, Training, Education
community together as well as attract visitors
and Membership, Promotions and Events,
and tourism dollars to our local businesses.
Tourism, Government Affairs and Greeters,
among others.
cgchamber.com
* Did you know that the Cottage Grove Area
Chamber of Commerce is a Non Profi t
organization?
* The Chamber promotes Local Businesses?
* Provides Education and Networking
opportunities?
* Advocate for the rights of small
businesses?
Working
together to
build a stronger
Community!