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Letter From the President
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Dear Chamber Member:
There has never been a more challenging time to be in business so there is no better time to take advan-tage of all the services offered by the Chamber. To help you get the most out of your membership with theChamber, we have put together this Membership Guide to give you an overview of all the different wayswe can help your business Connect, Save and Grow.
Membership in the Chamber is an investment in the future of your business and our local economy. TheChamber offers a wide range of programs to help your business grow and provides many opportunities tomarket your business throughout the region. Your membership in the Chamber will entitle you and youremployees’ access to a wide range of programs, events, information and discounts. Here are just a fewways you and your employees can benefit from membership:
• The best networking program in the region. The Chamber is famous for its business card and networking mixer program. Each month, we host at least two networking events. This is a proven way to meet potential customers and expand our business.
• Insurance. One of the most difficult issues in operating a business in today’s challenging economic climate is health insurance. The Chamber provides assistance to its membercompanies through a cost effective group insurance program known as the Benefits Connection. We also offer a new and innovative Workers’ Compensation program that can save you money
• Business Education. How can you keep up with the changing market trends, new regulations and business technology? The Chamber offers a series of dynamic and informative programs about topics that are critical to the successful operation of your business. All of our programs are discounted for Chamber members and held right at the Chamber’s headquarters.
• Credibility. A nationally recognized research company, the Shapiro Group, has determined that consumers have a significantly more favorable opinion of a business if they know the business is a member of the local chamber of commerce. The study also indicated that a consumer is 63% more likely to patronize a business if they know it is a member of the local chamber of commerce.
• Marketing Opportunities. The Chamber provides unique opportunities to member companies to advertise their products and services. Our website and monthly newsletter, Business Matters, are cost effective ways to promote your products and services and reach thousands of potential customers. Our mobile app, DelBiz2Go, will allow you to reach a well defined group of customers.
• Legislative Issues. To make sure that the voice of the business community is heard in the General Assembly, at County Council and in Washington, the Chamber is an active participant in the legislative process. We take care of politics so you can take care of business. We work to promote free enterprise, expand our local economy, reduce government regulation and hold the line on taxes. The Chamber hosts a number of policy maker events to maintain a strong line of communications with our elected officials.
Make sure to check out our Summer Calendar on page 6 and make plans to join us for some SummertimeFun that will help your business to Connect, Save and Grow and remember, Membership Matters.
Mark A. KleinschmidtPresident
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Benefits of Chamber Membership
OFFICE SUPPLIES
With our partnership with Office Depot, you can save5% on all your purchases andyou can also set up a special
purchasing program for your business which willresult in extra savings.
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
Getting paid foryour product orservice with acredit card isfast but it can also be costly and complicated.Applied Bank offers our members a simpleand affordable merchant services program.
MOBILE APP
DelBiz2Go is the County Chamber’sMobile App that offers savings, specials and deals in a variety of categories. As a member of theChamber, your business will be automatically listed in the mobilebusiness directory. Only Chambermembers can add coupons but
anyone can download them—anytime, anywhere!It’s easy to add a coupon and it’s FREE.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The rising costof health insur-ance has been a
great concern for small business owners acrossthe country. As a member of the County Cham-ber you have access to a health insurance pro-gram designed for a small business. Take a fewminutes to get a free quote and dare to comparethe rates and quality available to you as a Cham-ber member.
AUTO & HOME INSURANCE
This member benefitprogram for auto andhome insurance savesyou time and money. The program entitles you to a group discount of up to 5% off their already competitive autoand home insurance rates.
UNIVERSITY AND WHIST CLUB
Chamber members areentitled to make use ofthe banquet/catering fa-cilities of the University& Whist Club withoutbeing charged a roomfee! In addition, the organizer of the eventmay use the dining facilities of the Club on the day of the scheduled event withoutbecoming a member of the Club.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The University of Delaware Professional & Continuing Studies extends a 10% discount to all County Chamber memberswho register for their professional
and career development certificate programs.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
• Online Listing. Have your business listedwith your 50 word business description inour online Business Directory. It’s FREE!• Host a Ribbon Cutting at your business.We bring the scissors and the people! It’sFREE!• Provide a Door Prize at a Chamber Event.Leave a lasting image of your business withone lucky winner. It’s FREE!
Visit www.NCCCC.com & click Member Resources
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A D V E R T I S I N G
� Ad Campaign - *$525 30% Discount� Four (4) Business Card size ads in Business Matters($500 value)
� Website Banner ad for four (4) weeks ($200 value)� Enhanced Listing for website Directory for the entire year ($50 value)
A $750 value! Reach over 275,000 people!
* Pay in full in advance and receive an additional 10% discount for a final cost of $473
� Enhanced Ad Campaign - *$1,470 40% Discount� Four (4) quarter page ads in Business Matters ($2,000 value)� Website Banner ad for eight (8) weeks ($400 value)� Enhanced Listing for website Directory for the entire year ($50 value)
A $2,450 value! Reach over 300,000 people!
* Pay in full in advance and receive an additional 10% discount for a final cost of $1,323
� Premium Ad Campaign - *$2,375 55% Discount� Six (6) quarter page ads in Business Matters ($3,000 value)� Two (2) Advertorials in Business Matters ($1,600 value)� Website Banner ad for twelve (12) weeks ($600 value)� Enhanced Listing for website Directory for the entire year ($50 value)
A $5,250 value! Reach over 423,000 people!
* Pay in full in advance and receive an additional 10% discount for a final cost of $2,137
B U S I N E S S E D U C A T I O N
� Business Builder - $50 per individualAn outstanding, affordable and time saving value to improve your business.
� Unlimited access to Small Business University (self-paced, online audio powerpoints featuring material in marketing, money and management)
� 3 Live Workshops of your choice (Select from 19 topic specific workshops during the course of the year)
A $300 value!
Save with Chamber Value Packs!
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Discounted Ads, Networking & More!
E V E N T M A R K E T I N G
� Quarterly Tabletop & Networking EXPOs - $500 each or $850 for two 25% Discount- Prime display table at each event
� September Fest (Sept 12)� Winter Fest (Dec 12)
- List of all attendees- Logo listed on all marketing material
� Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - FreeFor new members only.
� Red Ribbon and Big Scissors� Ambassador and VIP Attendees� Photo in the Chamber newsletter, Business Matters (circulation of 68,000)� Framed Certificate� Press Release� Posting on Web Site, Twitter and Facebook
� Ribbon Cutting Plus - $200� All items listed in standard ribbon cutting
� Available for special events or anniversaries
� Help coordinate and customize your event
N E T W O R K I N G
� Year-Long Pass 2013/2014 - $100 per individualThis includes the following networking mixers:
� Network at Noon � Mid-Day Networking � Network at Night � Quarterly Tabletops
� Individual Mixer Sponsorship - $200� One networking mixer (35 to 200 Attendees)� Logo listed on all marketing material � List of attendees� Tabletop at mixer
� Chamber Orientation Sponsor - $100 each or $250 for three� Nine briefings per year (25 to 75 Attendees)� Tabletop at briefing� List of attendees� Distribute marketing material at briefing
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Summer Calendar
Policy Makers Movers & Shakers Breakfast
with Governor Jack Markell
Sheraton Wilmington SouthJune 18, 2013 7:45 – 9:00 AM
SummerFestTabletop & Networking Expo
Newark Country ClubJune 20, 2013 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Finding Your Next CustomerPitch Perfect! The Sales
Process – Part II
NCC ChamberJune 25, 2013 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Chamber OrientationGet to Know Your Chamber
NCC ChamberJune 27 & July 23, 2013
8:30 – 10:00 AM
Mid Day UnWINEd Mixer
Texas RoadhouseJuly 31, 20133:00 – 5:00 PM
4th Annual NCCCC & DANA Luau
Nonprofits & Business Together
Sheraton Wilmington SouthJuly 17, 20135:30 – 8:00 PM
Speed Networking
NCC ChamberJuly 24, 201311:30 – 2:00 PM
Annual Mid Day Mixer with Cecil County Chamber
Chesapeake Inn August 29, 2013 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Visit www.NCCCC.com & click Calendar
W.I.N. Women Into Networking
Courtyard Newark at theUniversity of Delaware
August 15, 2013 5:30 – 8:00 PM
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Connect, Save & Grow with the Chamber
Connect with the greater New CastleCounty business community...
· Networking Mixers· Tabletops/Expos· Special Events· Annual Dinner· Business Women’s Expo· A Day on Capitol Hill· Chamber Awards Luncheon· ChamberFests· Golf· Policy Makers Series· W.I.N. Women Into Networking
Save money as a member of the County Chamber...
· Affordable Health Insurance· Auto Insurance· Office Depot Discounts· Workers Comp, Disability· Vision Plans· Dental Plans· Life Insurance· Merchant Processing· Member to Member Discounts· Pre-tax Benefits· Room Rentals
Grow your business with the County Chamber...
· Event Sponsorships· Online Advertising· ChamberMail Email
Blast Advertising
· Print Advertising· Flexible marketing plans
for any budget
· Referrals and Referral Groups· Ribbon Cuttings· Speed Networking· Greater Newark Network· Business Education Programs· Business Incubator
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Thank You to our Advertisers
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A Newark-based Office Furniture Company servingthe region with New and Used Office Furniture.
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Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Formation/Incorporation, Consulting
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SERVING YOUR LEGAL NEEDSGENERAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS FORMATION, ESTATE PLANNING,CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS, LITIGATION AND
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Tel. (302) 658-6400 [email protected]
(302) 323-9300 www.harveyhanna.com
Harvey Hanna & Associates is a full service commercial real estate development companyfeaturing 3 million square feet of prime locationcommercial, retail, and industrial real estate in
the Mid-Atlantic Region. ©2013 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB | Member FDIC
WSFS BANK MIDWAY BRANCH4601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808
Cathy TurnerAVP, Retail Office ManagerPhone: 302-571-7008www.wsfsbank.com
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Support our Chamber Members
Luxury guest accommodations in a tranquil estatesetting minutes away from I-95.
A perfect spot for your social or corporate event.
100 Continental DriveNewark, DE 19713 302-454-1500
www.HiltonEstate.com
www.eringerald.com ⎢ 877.700.4EGA
Your copier company…and a whole lot more!Locally owned and operated since 1984.* Copiers* Printers* Shredders* Document Management
Angie Herscher201 Ruthar Drive, Suite 10 Newark, DE 1971 302.453.1500 [email protected]
A division of Select Amenities Ltd• Wellness campaigns featuring Perpetual Motion Sport®Get Fit Kits• Garden Voyage Botanicals® Noel Soap sets make a great corporate gift!
Contact Vince McIntosh, 302 234 9294 WholesalePersonalCare.com
Delaware Express features trusted drivers for business and leisure travel since 1984.
Airport shuttles, town cars, vans and motorcoaches.
Visit www.DelExpress.comCall (302) 454-7800 – (800) 648-5466
We help businesses increase sales, reduce costs,and build brand loyalty through innovative
websites and mobile apps.
Solar Power Design and Installation.
Commercial, Residential,Non-Profit.
Financing Options Available
"Saving the Planet, One Roof at a Time"
(302) 356-0517
Ian's Lawn Service
Quality landscaping since 2004
for homes and businesses.
302-383-1712
Services include: Mowing, Leaf Removal, Powerwashing, Spring/fall Clean-up and more!!
Fair Pricing and Fully Insured
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12 Penns WayNew Castle, DE 19720
phone: (302) 737-4343
fax: (302) 322-3593
www.NCCCC.com
Website Banner AdsHave an opportunity to be seen by over 6,000 visitors a month!
Banner ads appear on the Chamber’s home page and select internal pages and rotate among other Chamber banners.
Banner size is: 468 x 60 pixels. JPEG and GIF files are accepted.
Website Banner Ads1 Month $2006 Months $1,00012 Months $2,000
Enhanced Online Business ListingThe Chamber’s websitegets an average of 6,000hits per month! Stand out among your competitors by enhancing your business listing for only $50: · add your logo to the listing · highlight your listing with an eye-catching background color
Chamber Business PreviewBanner ads 7.5”w x 1.5”h $300 Island ad 3”w x 3”h $200
ChamberMailChamberMail is our “E Calendar.” Sent each Tuesday to over 20,000 subscribers. ChamberMail is the source for member news, upcoming events and timely, valu-able information about what is happening.
Terms are one banner ad and one island ad each month, there is no rotation, your ad runs alone in the spot you select for an entire month, that means your ad has the potential to have over 46,000 impressions in a month!
JPEG and GIF files
ChamberMail AdsBanner ads 7.5”w x 1.5”h $300 Island ad 2.5”w x 2.5”h $200
Terms are one banner ad and one island ad each month, there is no rotation, your ad runs alone in the spot you select for an entire month, that means your ad has the potential to have over 46,000 impressions in a month!
JPEG and GIF files accepted
Chamber Business PreviewChamber Business Preview is our newest “E Newsletter” and is sent to over over 20,000 subscribers. The Chamber Business Preview, delivered every Thursday, highlights Chamber educational events and includes a weekly legislative update.
Electronic Media Rate Sheet
For information on other advertising opportunities and sponsorship programs, contactJennifer McGaha at [email protected] or (302) 294-2071.
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Business Matters appears the first Tuesday of every month beginning in January. It can be foundinside The News Journal as a separate publication. It has a newspaper circulation of over68,000 and a direct mail circulation of 3,000 to member businesses. Business Matters offers a
simple, sectionalized format with business news, business and restaurant profiles, legislative affairs,calendar of events and more. Business Matters stands out due to its look, design and readability.
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