* Established in 1978.
* Over 100 members strong.
* Structured to promote the tourism and economic growth of Crandon
and Forest County.
* Governed by Board of Directors: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Executive Director, and three members on each council: Retail, Tourism, and Business-Professional-Industrial
* Full-time office open 5 days a week,located on three major highways.
* Voice Mail and 800 number for easier access for information
by potential visitors, relocations, or businesses interested in
our area.
* Excellent working relationship with area Chambers of Commerce, as well as other communities and organizations throughout
the area.
* $20,000.00 Department of Tourism Grant received in 1999/2000 to promote winter tourism in Forest County
* Acquired nearly $60,000.00 in tourism JEM grant dollars (awarded to group of 5 Chambers) for promotion of fall tourism in the Northwoods for three year period, 2003, 2004, and 2005
Benefits of Membership
* Referrals: Business card or brochures displayed in office, included in
all pertinent mailings for information requests; and, your business
telephone number and other information relayed to telephone requests.
* Networking with members at meetings held the first Thursday of every month, and at the various events held throughout the year, including "Business After Five".
* Opportunity to be on the Board of Directors, or be part of a committee.
* Being part of a group dedicated to helping this area grow and prosper.
* Representation at Sport Shows, Governor's Conference on Tourism,
and Northwoods related meetings.
* Your business information listed (free) on and/or link to the Chamber's website.
* Information on cooperative advertising opportunities.
* Monthly newsletter published.
* Newsletter inserts available to members only.
* Participation in the Chamber Bucks program, to keep money local.
* One free mailing list of all Chamber Members, annually.
* Membership plaque, updated yearly.
* New members are presented with membership plaque, noticed and introduced at the next meeting, featured in the Chamber newsletter, and recognized in the local newspaper and shopper.
How to Become a Member
* Call us to say you wish to become a member, fill out the Membership Application.
*Dues Schedule: Dues are paid on a yearly basis, and currently range from $125.00 for sole proprietor to $525.00 for large businesses, and $2000.00 for municipal or corporate members.
