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Your investment in the Lake Houston Area Chamber is not only a sound business strategy, but a commitment to the economic progress of our region. As the voice of business since 1923, the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce has been the community’s catalyst for business development and prosperity. The Chamber works hard to create a climate of growth and success for all businesses, regardless of size or industry.

There are two primary functions of the Lake Houston Area Chamber: 1. To act as the spokesperson for the business community and translate into action the collective thoughts of its membership. 2. To provide specific services that can be most effectively rendered by a community organization for the benefit of its members and the community as a whole.

More than 1,000 businesses, organizations and individuals have invested in the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce. Our Board and staff are constantly striving in all that we do to provide our members a return on their investment. Leveraging the support, talent and resources of our diverse member businesses helps position the Lake Houston Area Chamber as one of the leading organizations working to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for Northeast Houston.

Investment in the Lake Houston Area Chamber gives your business a competitive advantage. Expect accessibility to leadership opportunities, business-building initiatives and connections to community and business leaders.

Discover the advantages of membership.

a message fromCHarLie DromgooLeChamber President and Member Advocate

Our Mission: The Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce is a cooperative effort of business people to attract new business, support and strengthen the business environment, serve the needs of the members and cooperate with civic leaders and other interested parties to promote community growth.

Service Area: Boundaries include the City of Humble and a portion of northeast Harris County and south Montgomery County from New Caney to the north, Huffman to the east, Aldine Westfield Road to the west and Beltway 8 to the south.

Q: Why should you invest in your local chamber of commerce?

A: Because membership in the local chamber offers scores of benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within their community and local marketplace. Research proves that consumers are more likely to do business with a company if it’s a member of their local chamber of commerce.

According to a research study by The Shapiro Group, Inc. and Market Street Services, when consumers know that a small business is a member of their local chamber of commerce, they are 44 percent more likely to think favorably. Consider the following:

Being an integral part of the local chamber boosts your ability to communicate that your company uses good business practices by 29 percent and by 26 percent for communicating that your business is reputable.

If a company shows strong participation in its local chamber (e.g., sits on the chamber board), consumers are 12 percent more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition because he or she infers that the company is trustworthy, involved in the community and is an industry leader.

When consumers know that a restaurant franchise is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 40 percent more likely to eat there in the next few months.

When consumers know that an insurance company is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 43 percent more likely to consider buying insurance from it.59%

63% Of customers are more likely to purchase goods & services from members

Of consumers think being an active member is an effective business strategy

Why Invest In your LocaL chamber?

toP 10 reasons to joIn the chamber:1. Bring credibility to your business2. Increase your visibility in the community3. Gain a voice in government4. Acquire customer referrals5. Promotion and publicity

6. Make business contacts7. Create networking opportunities 8. Attend chamber events and programs 9. Access members-only discounts and services10. Receive chamber communications

When you invest in the Chamber, you gain a new business partner, as well as opportunities to meet potential clients, expand contacts, increase management expertise and become involved in issues affecting your business and community.

Please attach a business card.

BUSINESS INFORMATIONBusiness Name: __________________________________________________________________

Physical Address: ________________________________ City: _______________ Zip:___________

Mailing Address: _________________________________ City: _______________ Zip:___________(If different from street address)

Billing Address: __________________________________ City: _______________ Zip:___________(If different from street address)

Email: ______________________________________________ Phone: ______________________

Website: ____________________________________________ Fax: ________________________

Business Category: _______________________ Additional Listing(s): _________________________(Additional fees may be assessed depending on your membership level) ___________________________________________________________

My business is: (Please circle any that apply) Minority-owned Woman-owned Under new ownership

Number of Employees: ____ Established Date: _____ Community: Atascocita Humble Kingwood Full Time: _____ Part Time: _____ Summer Creek East Montgomery County Other: _______ REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFORMATIONPrimary Contact: ________________________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________ Email: ________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________

Billing Contact: _________________________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________ Email: ________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________Additional Representatives:Name: _________________ Title: ______________ Email: _______________________________

Name: _________________ Title: ______________ Email: _______________________________

PAYMENT OPTIONSIf paying by credit card, I authorize the Lake Houston Area Chamber to automatically debit my card on my annual anniversary date. I understand that I can discontinue this at any time. Please call the Chamber office to pay by credit card over the phone. If paying with a check, please include your check number on this application.

Membership Level: _______________ Amount: $__________ Circle One: Cash Credit Card Check# ______

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________

Opt in to receive e-communications from the Chamber

Opt in to receive e-communications from the Chamber

Email is the preferred method of communication for most of our members so we send e-blasts to deliver updates on Chamber news, events, volunteer opportunities and more. We understand that our members get bombarded with emails every day and we only want to send messages that you want to read. Please help us customize our communication by sharing what types of messages you are interested in receiving.

Check examples below and return this page with your application, or talk it over with Chamber staff to develop a custom communication plan that works best for your business.

Weekly Update & Monthly E-CalendarDelivered to all Chamber members

Continuing Business Education OpportunitiesSmall Business School, Leadership Lake Houston, Chamber 101, Chamber Seminar Series

Networking OpportunitiesTwelve @ 8:12, Networking After Hours

Annual Signature Events Annual Awards Extravaganza, Lake Houston 10k 5k, Chamber Golf Classic, Party on the Green

Government Advocacy and Political ActionElected Officials Reception, Legislative Trips to Austin and DC

Publicity and Advertising OpportunitiesLake Houston Business Matters Magazine, Annual Community Guide and Directory, Weekly Update E-Newsletter, Chamber E-Calendar, web advertising

BizCom MeetingsAstascocita, Humble, Kingwood & Summer Creek Monthly Luncheons Economic Outlook, Peace Officer and Firefighter of the Year, Teachers of the Year, Salute to Healthcare, Transportation Outlook, State of Education, State of the State, Focus on Federal Government, State of the County, Small Business Salute

Economic Development Partnership

Volunteer OpportunitiesAmbassadors, Committees, Task Forces, signature events

Member-Sponsored E-blastsReceive news, advertisements, coupons, deals and announcements from your fellow Chamber membersBy checking the box above I opt in to receive Member-Sponsored News

Chamber news via text messageBy checking the box above I opt in to receive texts from the Chamber

Chamber news from social media Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterOther: ___________

I prefer traditional printed mail

I do not want to receive Chamber news. Please note, if you choose to opt out, you will not get any e-communications from the Chamber.

Notes and Comments: __________________________

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New member beNefits

New Member Benefits

Opportunity to speak at a Third Tuesday luncheon following plaque presentation

Photo of plaque presentationsubmitted to local newspaper

Plaque presentation photo placed in Weekly Update

Plaque presentation and one complimentary lunch at a Membership Luncheon

Complimentary table display at one Business After Hours

Recognition of new membership on Chamber website,Twitter and LinkedIn

Ribbon cutting or ground breaking ceremony with photo within the first year of opening, for expansions/remodels, for new locations or new ownership

Multi-year memberships must be paid in full at time of joining:Two-year membership, 10% discountThree-year membership, 15% discount

Elite Executive Partner Premium Basic

The benefits listed below are applicable during the first 12 months of membership.

basic membership

Marketing & Visibility• Networking Opportunities – access to more than 50 programs and events per year• Free distribution of company marketing material in Chamber visitor center • Digital business profile on Chamber website• Links to your website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts from Chamber’s online directory• Business listings in the online directory and in the Annual Community Guide & Directory • Member window decal, virtual membership plaque and use of Chamber logo for advertising and marketing materials• News & Events promoted in the Weekly Update• Member-only advertising opportunities• Business referrals by phone and online

Chamber Advantage Program:• Insperity Advantage Program• Constant Contact Chamber Advantage Program

For information on becoming an Advantage Program partner, call 281-446-2128.

Benefits & Services• Discounted Member pricing for seminars, luncheons and events• Chamber 101 invitation• Subscription to the Chamber Weekly Update• Free SCORE Business Counseling and access to Lone Star College System Small Business Development Ctr. • Representation at local, state & federal governments• Complimentary use of the Chamber Boardroom• Customized demographic reports upon request• Member-only access to LHAC website features, including Chamber Newsroom, Calendar, Hot Deal and Hot Job postings• Unlimited number of member representatives• Certificates of Origin processing

New Member Benefits (Applicable during the first 12 months of membership)• Complimentary table display at one Networking After Hours event• Recognition of new membership on Chamber website, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts• Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking Ceremony with photo within the first year of opening or for expansions, remodels, new locations or new ownership

Investment - $350 Total Value: $1,960

Not available for 25+ Employees

premium membership

Marketing & Visibility• Online ad on the Chamber website each year for 45 days• Highlighted listing on Chamber’s website directory• Starred alpha & business category listings in the Community Guide & Directory• Special recognition at Chamber events and luncheons

Benefits & Services• One additional location listing (two locations total) • One additional business category listing (two listings total)• Special Membership Plaque• Special “Premium” virtual membership plaque

New Member Benefits (applicable during the first 12 months of membership)• Plaque presentation and one complimentary lunch at a Membership Luncheon • Plaque presentation photo in the Weekly Update E-Newsletter

Investment - $600 Total Value: $2,780

Advantages of Basic Membership PLUS

Marketing & Visibility• Online ad on the Chamber website each year for three months• Spotlight with logo annually in the Weekly Update E-newsletter upon renewal• Special name recognition in the Community Guide & Directory • One E-Blast per year• Opportunity to place promotional items in new member swag bags• Recognition on PowerPoint display at all Membership Luncheons• Listing and hyperlink on the Investors page of the Chamber website

Benefits & Services• Two additional location listings (three locations total) • Two additional business category listings (three listings total)• Special “Partner Member” membership plaque• Special “Partner Member” virtual membership plaque• Complimentary set of mailing labels per year (upon request) • Waived application fee for Leadership Lake Houston

New Member Benefits (applicable during first the 12 months of membership)• Photo of plaque presentation submitted to local newspaper

partNer membershipInvestment - $1,200 Total Value: $3,610

Advantages of Basic Membership PLUS

Marketing & Visibility• Online ad on the Chamber website each year for six months• Spotlight with logo & contact information published annually in the Weekly Update upon renewal• Recognition Board on display at Chamber office and Chamber events• VIP “Invitation Only” events• Recognition on footer of invoices, Chamber letterhead, Weekly Update E-newsletter and E-Calendar• Two E-Blasts per year• Business spotlight, logo and hyperlink on Investor page of Chamber website • Logo recognition on PowerPoint display at all Membership Luncheons

Benefits & Services• Four additional location listings (five locations total)• Four additional business category listings (five listings total)• Invitation to “Investors Lunch” with Chamber Board Chair & Chamber President • Special “Executive Member” membership plaque• Special “Executive Member” virtual membership plaque• Three complimentary sets of mailing labels per year (upon request)

executive membershipInvestment - $2,500 Total Value: $7,970

Advantages of Partner Membership PLUS

Marketing & Visibility• Logo prominently displayed on the home page of the Chamber website • $1,000 Chamber Bucks credit• Business spotlight with logo & contact information published in the annual Community Guide & Directory• Logo on footer of invoices, Chamber letterhead, Weekly Update E-Newsletter and E-Calendar• Three E-Blasts per year• Business spotlight with logo, contact information and hyperlink on Investor page of Chamber website

Benefits & Services• Annual one-on-one breakfast or lunch with Chamber President and/or Chamber Board Chair• Nine additional location listings (10 locations total)• Five additional business category listings (six listings total)• Special “Elite Member” membership plaque• Special “Elite Member” virtual membership plaque• Five complimentary sets of mailing labels per year (upon request)

New Member Benefits (applicable during the first 12 months of membership)• Opportunity to speak at the Membership Luncheon following the plaque presentation

elite membershipInvestment - $5,000 Total Value: $12,495

Advantages of Executive Membership PLUS

Investment Level Elite Executive Partner Premium Basic Annual Investment $5,000 $2,500 $1,200 $600 $350

Logo displayed on Chamber homepage XChamber Bucks $1,000Chamber concierge service XAnnual one-on-one meeting with President X X“Investors Lunch” with Board Chair & President X XRecognition Board at Chamber office and events X XVIP Invitation-only events X XRecognition on Chamber invoices & letterhead Logo NameRecognition on footer of Weekly Update, E-Calendar Logo NameSpotlight in a Weekly Update upon renewal X X XListing & link on Investor Page of LHAC website X X X

Recognition in the Community Guide & Directory X X XRecognition at Membership Luncheons Logo Logo NameComplimentary set of mailing labels per year 5 3 1Member-Sponsored E-Blasts 3 2 1Waived app fee for Leadership Lake Houston X X X

Place promo items in New Member swag bags X X XAdditional location listings 9 4 2 1Online ad on Chamber homepage 6 mo 6 mo 3 mo 45 daysHighlighted listing on Chamber’s web directory X X X XStarred listing in the Community Guide X X X XAdditional category listings 5 4 2 1Special membership plaque X X X XRecognition at Chamber events and luncheons X X X X

Chamber window decal, virtual membership plaque & use of Chamber logo for advertising X X X X X

Networking opportunities, more than 50 events X X X X XDiscount prices on seminars, luncheons & events X X X X XChamber 101 invitation X X X X XSubscription to the Weekly Update E-Newsletter X X X X XDistribution of materials in visitor center X X X X XOnline business profile on Chamber website X X X X XLinks to your website & social accounts X X X X XBusiness listings in Chamber’s online directory & Annual Community Guide & Directory X X X X X

News & events promoted in Weekly Update X X X X XMember-only advertising opportunities X X X X XBusiness referrals by phone and online X X X X XFree business counseling X X X X XRepresentation at local, state & federal govt X X X X XFree use of Chamber Boardroom for business X X X X XCustomized demographic reports upon request X X X X XHot Deals, Hot Jobs, Event and Newsroom postings X X X X XUnlimited number of member representatives X X X X XCertificates of Origin processing X X X X X

*For a full list of membership benefits, visit www.lakehouston.org/memberbenefits

The Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce is the only private-sector non-profit organization that is working for the needs of all businesses. The Chamber Board of Directors, staff and volunteers work on issues such as workforce development, transportation, economic development and lobbying for businesses at all levels of government. We are the voice of business and our only objective is to work to create an environment where businesses can prosper.

Our coverage area includes Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood, Summer Creek and portions of East Montgomery County, all of which are experiencing robust population and economic growth. We are strategically situated at the crossroads between major transportation corridors, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and the Houston Ship Channel.

It’s an infrastructure ready made for business success.

$99,725average household income

$79,424average disposable income

71,217employees working in our area

77345 ranked #3 for Houston’s most wealthy zip codes

248,537Total Residential Population

Copyright 2014 Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. All rights reserved. Esri Total Residential Population forecasts for 2014. Disposable Income is after-tax household income. Disposable income forecasts are based on the Current Population Survey, U.S. Census Bureau. Detail may not sum to totals due to rounding. U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. Esri forecasts for 2014.

More than 1,000Chamber Members

190 New Membersevery calendar year

233,426online Member referrals in 2013

85,865mobile member page referrals in 2013

17,986businesses located in our coverage area

Ranked 6th Largest Houston-Area Chamber by Houston Business Journal

Lake Houston Area Residents Enjoy Access To:542 Restaurants 186 Banks63 Hotels 35 Parks

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