Become a Member

Click Here for the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce Membership Online Application or to Print out the 2007-2008 Membership Brochure application Click Here

"Chamber Membership ... What is it all about?"

• It's about concern for one's community

• It's about networking

• It's about enlightened self-interest.

If you live, work, or do business in a community, then the economic viability and livability of that community must be of concern to you, because if these decline, then business declines.

It is essential for the business community to be part of the decision-making processes that will impact on the community. To gain this input, the business person could:

• TAKE INDIVIDUAL ACTION:
  This would be very time consuming.

• ADD EMPLOYEES TO HANDLE THIS IMPORTANT TASK:
  This would be very expensive.

• LET GOVERNMENT DO IT:
  This would lead to increased taxes, more regulatory controls and increased business constraints.

• DO NOTHING:
  If we do nothing, then Government will do it.

• TAKE COLLECTIVE ACTION:
  This is volunteerism ...

THIS IS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!!

By banding together to undertake aggressive action programs that are in the best interests of the total community, both business and the community prospers. This is the purpose of the Chamber of Commerce.

Networking is another important part of Chamber membership. It gives those who participate in this aspect of the Chamber a way to meet their fellow Chamber members. There are several ways to participate. Many members belong to the Chamber even though they know they will be unable to take an active part in the organization. They realize that the work of the Chamber is important to them personally and to their business. Their financial participation is important because it helps to fund those programs and activities of importance to the business community. They realize, like those members who can personally participate, that it is in their best interests to have a strong, viable Chamber working for them.

REMEMBER ... IT TAKES TWO - THE CHAMBER AND YOU!!

Our yearly membership investment is based on a fair share formula, determined by type of business and number of employees.

We want to make certain you are on the Chamber team as soon as possible. We'd like to thank you for your interest in joining the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce.

Should you have any questions about the chamber or our community, please feel free to call me at 928-367-4290 or email me.

Sincerely,

Bev Stepp
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
Bev Stepp, Executive Director

The following is a small example of our Chamber Activities:

Activities [Meet People & Network]

• Perk-Up Breakfast Meetings: 7:30 a.m. last Friday of each month introduce your business to fellow members

• Membership Mixers: hosted by members at their place of business

• New Member Welcome

• Committee Meetings: festivals, special events, community projects

Counseling & Advice: [Assistance With]

• Formulating a Business Plan - A key component in the future development of a business

• Marketing Your Business

• Efficient Staff Assignment - Lowers turnover costs & improves productivity

• Developing appropriate financial controls & planning

• Routine business problems/concerns I.E. Real Estate, financing & regulations

• Interaction with governmental agencies

• Revolving loan fund & business advisory program

Information & Communication Services:

• Membership directory listing

• Monthly Newsletter - Advertisement space available

• Internet Listing - Discounted website design

• Half-Price Festival booth space for product sales

• Representation by chamber at travel & trade shows

• Ribbon cutting with press coverage at grand opening

• Your business showcased in a widespread & professional manner

Click Here for the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce Membership Online Application or to Print out the 2007-2008 Membership Brochure application Click Here