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Many benefits and programs offered to Chamber members are included in the annual investment fee, and many more are offered to Chamber members at a discounted rate.

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Chamber Membership Benefits

Membership with the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce can positively influence many different aspects of your business. The following are just a few of the benefits accompanying membership in the Chamber of Commerce.

Complementary Products and Services

  • Business Directory and Website Listing – Your business description and website link are automatically entered into the Chamber's searchable website business directory, and into the annual Business Directory. Your links and displays are seen by hundreds of potential customers each month, generating brand recognition and potential sales.
  • Customer Inquiries and Referrals – The Chamber receives 5,000 information and referral requests each year and we only refer Chamber members.
  • Ribbon Cutting/Open House– Ribbon cuttings and open houses are complimentary and are scheduled at the member’s convenience to celebrate joining the Chamber, a new remodel, new location, anniversary, and other occasions.  The Chamber staff will attend and supply the big red ribbon and giant scissors, invite the membership to attend, and publish a photo of the event in the Star Press. There is no charge for this service.
  • Connect with Leadership – As a Chamber member, you will be able to connect with hundreds of business and community leaders to advance your business.  Chamber members support, recommend, and do business with each other.
  • Create a Welcoming Community – The Chamber helps create an open and welcoming community by being the community’s primary gateway and portal for newcomers and talent. We handle more than 5,000 requests for community information and relocation packages each year, making us the number one referral source for most business in the Muncie-Delaware County area.

Discounted Products and Services

  • Member Health Insurance Benefits – The Chamber has partnered with Physician's Health Plan to offer only Chamber member businesses a 5% discount on group healthcare benefits.
  • Membership Lists and Marketing: A great way to target regional customers. The Chamber maintains data on over 1,100 businesses. Compare to purchasing a Dunn & Bradstreet listing at over $500. Your cost: $60 for labels, $300 for Excel spreadsheet with quarterly updates.
  • E-Marketing – Another effective way to target regional customers. The Chamber will send your message, complete with graphics and logo, to over 1,300 business email addresses. Compare to an ad with the newspaper at $500. Your cost: $100.
  • Monthly Mailing - Insert a flyer in our monthly mailing that goes out to over 1,100 business addresses.
  • 3-for-3 Marketing - Combine inserting a piece in one monthly mailing with two eBlast messages for only $300.  Normally a $400 value.
  • Event Discounts – The Chamber presents more than 50 events and programs each year and members receive a discount on all program and event fees.

Other Benefits

The Chamber staff members are constantly seeking new methods of improving member benefits, and all current benefits may not be listed here.  For more information about membership benefits, please contact Erin Ailstock, Membership Director.  Erin will be happy to answer any questions you might have.  You may also view our return on investment brochure based on current members’ experience here.  If you are ready to join the chamber, be sure to fill out our application and interest form and return them to Erin Ailstock.


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