Chamber benefits
Advocate for Business
Our purpose is to inform, highlight and actively help promote the commercial, industrial and retail community of the Hoffman Estates area, as well as to provide a variety of venues and services to showcase your company.
Tax deductible membership investments finance the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. Revenues generated are returned to the members through the programs and services listed below.
Membership Benefits
Electronic Advertising
Each regular membership receives two complimentary email blasts per year, each Platinum membership receives four complimentary email blasts per year to the Chamber membership.
Networking
The Chamber offers three networking opportunities each month. Chit N Chat our lunch time networking that rotates between a different Chamber restaurant each month, and Business After Hours an evening of social networking which highlights a different Chamber Members business each month are standard each month. We also have regular multi-chamber progressive lunches, seminars and forums. All of these networking opportunities are designed to get you connected with a variety of Chamber members and businesses.
Publicity & Exposure
Through cost-effective advertising in Chamber publications, promotional mailings, business expos, Relocation Packets and the Internet, our members can take advantage of numerous opportunities for increased visibility and exposure.
Referrals
Chamber offices are constantly asked for references. Ours is no different, except we recommend Chamber members ONLY.
Business Advocacy
The Chamber's Government Relations Committee provides Chamber members with a unique opportunity to make their voices heard by policy makers at the local, regional and state levels. In addition, the Committee studies and analyzes issues of interest.
Monthly E-Newsletter available on our web site
Our newsletter keeps you in touch with the latest business news and events, Chamber activities, and news about other Chamber members. Complete the Meet the Member form and be highlighted in next months newsletter. MEET_THE_MEMBER_app.pdf
Membership Directory
This directory is an exclusive, complete, cross-referenced guide of "Who, What and Where" of our Chamber members. This resource is available to Chamber members only. Mailing labels are also available for a small fee.
Discounts/Special Rates
Through our member-to-member discount program and hot deals, you will be able to take advantage of special pricing offered by Chamber members to Chamber members. Also exclusive members only discounts are available through the web site for Constant Contact and Office Depot. Remember to always shop Chamber Members first and ask about any discounts that they are offering for fellow Chamber members.
Local Recognition
Attractive door decals and a membership certificate suitable for framing identify you as a Chamber member and a part of the established Hoffman Estates business community.
Community Guide
This annual publication features highlights of the Hoffman Estates community with your Chamber business listed at least twice. Over 16,000 copies are delivered to local residences and businesses. Advertising opportunities are available in this highly sought after resource.
Community Involvement
The Chamber sponsors a number of community projects throughout the year including "Random Acts of Kindness" providing handmade valentines to area senior citizens; "Tools for Success" a community drive that collects thousands of dollars worth of new school supplies for distribution to needy children attending area schools; Shop with a Cop which buys toys for needy area families, and our annual Community Fishing Derby held each June that enables fishing enthusiasts of all ages to have the opportunity to compete for cash and prizes. We also offer three higher education scholarships each spring. Applications for the scholarship fund are available on the web site.