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About The Chamber

Mission Statement
To profitably connect member businesses and the community.

Chamber Vision
Building a Better Evergreen

Member Benefits

The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce has grown over the years into a respected and valuable asset to local businesses and the community at large. With about 700 members, the Chamber represents a diverse and active business community.

Membership in the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce facilitates inclusion in the local business community, thereby building a strong foundation upon which businesses can prosper.

Membership provides a number of opportunities which include meeting other area business people, expanded knowledge of various business topics, becoming involved in local issues that impact businesses and having a voice in matters critical to the small business community.

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To Join The Chamber: Click on this link,  Membership Application to download a copy of our application.  You will need Adobe Reader to open this file, click here for a free download: Adobe.com

As the Chamber continues to grow, so do the benefits that become available to our members. The following benefits recap is provided to assure that you’re taking advantage of our many worthwhile opportunities.

Online Marketing - Our Chamber web site: www.evergreenchamber.org

The Evergreen Chamber Web site is a complete resource of business information and visitor information for Evergreen, Colorado and the surrounding communities. 

Your membership dues entitle you to a complete business listing including Name(s), Address, Phone, Fax, Hot-linked e-mail and web-site addresses, Map, and optional Hot Deal offers. You may also display images on your listing such as a logo and a photographs. For more information on web site images, click on Image Guidelines.

Members have the capability to update their contact information at their leisure; email the Chamber office, info@evergreenchamber.org or call 303-674-3412 for login and password access.

Referrals

The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to refer their Chamber members  when responding to the large volume of inquiries received daily. These referrals include phone, email, web site, and mailing correspondence that often produce real results towards your bottom line.

Networking Opportunities

LEADS GROUPS

Open to Chamber members only. Leads Groups meet to exchange valuable business leads, referrals, introductions and marketing ideas.

Leads Group Good Morning Evergreen

Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Meetings start at 7:15 a.m.
Location is the Evergreen Chamber Business Center, 28065 Highway 74 (Main Street)
Annual fee is $40.00
Contact: Phillip Shanks at 303-670-5234, pshanksdc@wispertel.net

Leads Group The Lunch Bunch

Meets every other Thursday of the month
Meetings start at 11:30 a.m.
Location is the Evergreen Chamber Business Center, 28065 Highway 74 (Main Street)
Annual fee is $40.00
Contact: Bob Campbell at 303-526-3000, info@leads3.org, www.leads3.org

After Hours Mixers

On the third Thursday of each month, from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, a member business hosts a social and networking event at their location. These enormously popular functions provide an avenue for you to develop the relationships and referrals that are key to growing your business. Bring a supply of business cards!

Affordable Marketing & Advertising

The Chamber Magazine, our Membership Directory & Community Resource Guide

We publish an annual four-color, high quality magazine each summer which includes community information and feature stories, along with a comprehensive membership directory showing your businesses listed alphabetically and by category. With a distribution of a minimum of 20,000 copies, our magazine is sent to all Colorado Welcome Centers, Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau, Denver International Airport and is mailed out locally assuring your business receives great exposure. The magazine is available throughout the year at the Chamber and at local pick up locations.

We are proud to promote our community through our popular magazine and we reserve exclusive advertising opportunities for our members. Advertising forms are available on the following link:

The Voice Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter is our communication link to provide information about our Chamber, member businesses and the community. The newsletter is mailed every other month beginning in January and is emailed to members on alternate months. Back issues are available for 18 months online by clicking here: http://evergreenchamber.org/articles.htm.

This high-quality publication also offers affordable marketing opportunities, to promote your business to almost 700 fellow Chamber members. Contact the Chamber office for advertising information, 303-674-3412.

Target Marketing Tools

Bulk Mail Permit

As a current member in good standing, you may use the Chamber’s bulk mail permit free of charge for your bulk mail needs; bulk mail requirements are a minimum of 200 pieces mailed from the Evergreen post office. Special restrictions apply and you are responsible for postage.

Membership List

A regularly updated membership list is available by email to all members free of charge. There is a $10 fee for a printed copy of the list. Call the office at 303-674-3412 for more details.

Mailing Labels

Pre-printed mailing labels of the most current Chamber membership are available for only $25, sorted either alphabetically or by zip code.

Credibility

Affiliation with the Chamber provides you with legitimacy in the local business community. Your Chamber membership says that you value the business associations and visibility that come with this affiliation. Your membership represents a commitment to the values of the Evergreen community.

Evergreen Chamber Business Center (Conference Room)

Members may take advantage of an affordable facility for holding workshops, conferences and meetings. Your clients will be impressed knowing you have an additional location for your business! You can reserve this 80-seating facility by calling the Chamber office for rates and availability or click the following link to our facility agreement form. Conference Room Rental Agreement Form

Visitor Information Center

As a member, you are invited to use our lobby area to display your business cards and brochures for walk-in visitors who are looking for goods and services. The lobby area of the Chamber office also includes tourist literature for Evergreen, Colorado, the immediate area and the state.

Hot Deals

Each member has the option to offer Hot Deals on their Chamber link to promote their special offers. Members have access to the Hot Deal template and may change their Hot Deals as needed. When people click on the Hot Deal links, a coupon of your special offer can be printed out. View Hot Deals - Click Here!

Committees

Our committee participants are members who guide and promote the Chamber in many different areas. Working alongside other Chamber volunteers is an excellent way for you to develop personal and business relationships. Most of our committees meet monthly:
Ambassadors, first Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Community & Chamber Relations,  first Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Mountain Tech Forum .... the Chambers Business Resource group, First Friday of each month       7:30 a.m.
Marketing, meetings arranged per marketing project
Special Events, meetings arranged per event

Education

The Chamber works closely with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Red Rocks Community College and with other members who have a particular expertise to share. We offer educational seminars that address real-world business issues, helping you to be more successful, and SBDC offers complimentary consulting to our members.

Legislative Affairs

We have Chamber members who represent our interests at the County, State, and Federal levels on issues that effect our businesses and our community. Visit the Business Resource page for additional information.

Ribbon Cuttings

Upon your opening a new location, and at your invitation, we come to your business with ribbon and ceremonial scissors for a photo opportunity. The event is published free of charge in the Canyon Courier and The Voice newsletter.

Recognition

Every year we honor our Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Ambassador of the Year. The awards are announced at different events throughout the year. The Business of the Year is nominated by other Chamber members and represents a business who has served our community with exceptional customer service, quality and professionalism.

Membership Investment Rates

Calculating membership investment is based on the number of employees and/or professional associates you have. Your investment begins with a Base Rate which offers full member benefits for the business' principal/owner. Added to the Base Rate is either:

1) Full-time and part-time employees. The number of full/part-time employees will determine your total membership investment. For a small additional fee per employee, you also have the option of offering their name recognition and contact information for these employees.

2)  Number of professional associates. Pro-Associates are independent agents who represent your business and require additional exposure other than the main contact/owner who is included in the Base Rate. Examples of Pro-Associates include real estate agents, mortgage lenders, attorneys or any income producing person, not considered a regular employee of the organization. Pro-Associates are listed in the Annual Directory under the appropriate business category on the chamber web site and also receive The Voice, our monthly newsletter.

Out of Area: Businesses located outside of the Evergreen area pay a higher base rate, with the same computation for pro-associates and employees.

Non-profit organizations: Not-for-Profit groups pay a flat rate for the organizational membership, however, membership participation extends only to the principals of the organization.

Individual memberships: Individuals who do not own or represent a business, but still wish to support the local business community.