Membership Application

Download PDF of 2012 Membership Application HERE:
2012 Membership Application

MEMBERSHIP DUES:

# Employees                          Investment RATE

1-4                                                $270

5-9                                                $315

10-19                                            $385

20-29                                            $470

30-39                                            $505

40-49                                             $540

50+                                                 $590

  • Home Based or Start Up Business – $170*
    *See description of membership below.

Member Dues Payment Info:

  • We accept American Express/Discover/MasterCard/Visa and Check/Cash for membership dues investment payments.
  • For voting and election purposes, individuals, organizations, and business that join the Chamber of Commerce are entitled to one vote per membership.   
  • Membership dues are due annually on your anniversary date. Membership dues may be used for tax purposes as a business expense.
  • Once membership dues are paid we cannot provide a refund.

CODE OF ETHICS:
I agree, that as a condition of membership in the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce, I will conduct my business in a manner that is ethical, fair and honest in all my dealings with my customers, vendors, associates, employees and fellow Chamber businesses.

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP:
* Business—any business may join the Chamber based on the Membership Investment Schedule, this is based on your employee count.  Your listing in the Membership  Directory will be listed both alphabetically and by business category.

* Second  Business—any paid Chamber Member with a Second Business may have an additional listing for that business for $125. Your Second Business will be listed
alphabetically and by business category.

* Associate—any individual working for a paid Chamber Member, Retired or working for a Member Non-Profit Organization or Student Organization may join the chamber for $100.  You will be listed under your own name and your company name in the Membership Directory.

* Non-Profit Organization—any Not for Profit Organization may join the Chamber as a group for $150.  Proof of non-profit status required. Your listing in the Membership Directory will be listed both alphabetically and by business category.

* Individual—any Individual may join the Chamber for $270.  You will be listed in the Membership Directory under your own name in the “Individuals” category.  No business name will be included.

**Home Based Business or Start Up Business $170.  Must be a privately owned  business less than 1 year in business and have no more than 2 employees. No commercial/franchise businesses.   Requirement of this type of membership is a commitment to serve on a Chamber Planning Committee during your first year of membership. This type of membership is valid one time only and at the anniversary date of membership renewal you/your business will automatically go to the next level of membership dues.

BUSINESS NAME:_____________________________________

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS/CONTACTS:

Name____________________________Title__________________

Name____________________________Title__________________

MEMBERSHIP TYPE: ________________________ # of FT Employees:  _______

_____Year Started      _____Main Office       _____Branch Office

NATURE OF YOUR BUSINESS:
Please give a 30 word description of your business.  Include services and types of products.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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BUSINESS CATEGORY: (How are you listed in the Yellow Pages?)_________________________________________________________________

EXPECTATIONS: What are your expectations of the Chamber of Commerce?___________________________________________________________

REFERRED BY: _________________________________

*SIGNATURE: _____________________________________

PRINTED NAME ____________________________________DATE________
*By signing this membership application you are authorizing the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce permission to communicate with you and publish your information.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
When you invest in a membership in the Chamber, it’s much like any other investment you make. You can sit back and watch it grow or you can actively manage your investment by taking advantage of the many features included with payment of your dues.  Here are some of the major benefits of membership:

NETWORKING

Falls After Five Receptions…
Attend our version of Business After Hours

  • Pure networking, bring business cards and be ready to meet other business leaders
  • Sponsored monthly at a Chamber Member’s location

Monthly Lunch Meetings…

  • Includes a professional business speaker
  • Round Robin Networking * Member Exchange Table
  • New Members receive their membership plaque and a 30 second commercial about their business at their first lunch meeting

Early Bird Networking Receptions
Meet and mingle with the newest Chamber Members over coffee and breakfast treats

  • Hosted by a Chamber Member at their location

Coffee & Contacts…

  • A venue for presenting your business to other
  • Chamber Members in one (1) hour
  • Hosted by the Chamber in our Conference Room

Goldmine Networking Referral Groups…

  • A “leads” networking group. Meets weekly/ monthly to exchange business leads. Times and locations vary. Breakfast and Lunch Groups.

PROMOTION OF BUSINESS:

  • Visitors, Relocation Packets and Information Requests…
  • The Chamber promotes its Members to Residents,
  • Business Community and Tourists
  • We refer only to Chamber Members.

Annual Membership Directory…

  • Gain recognition and exposure by being listed in this annual directory in print and on the Chamber website
  • It’s the who’s-who of the Cuyahoga Falls area Business Leaders
  • Free with your membership a $100 Value

Community EXPO…

  • Display your company’s products and services at this 1-day Community EXPO
  • More than 2000 attendees and 70 exhibitors at the last EXPO
  • Community EXPO at the CF Natatorium Ballroom.

Health EXPO…

  • Display your company’s products and services at this 1-day Health EXPO
  • A Health and Wellness themed event for residents to attend

Referral Services…

  • Every year we receive thousands of calls from residents, potential customers and visitors looking for products and services in the Cuyahoga Falls area
  • We direct customers to your door by referring Chamber members only

Credibility:

  • Chamber membership adds credibility and quality as well as visibility to your business.
  • When searching for business and services, hundreds of people call the Chamber on a monthly basis.
  • The Chamber has the reputation for providing the “stamp of approval” and being local authority on area business


THE CHAMBER IS YOUR BUSINESS INVESTMENT:

HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN • SummaCare Group Health Plan
The Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce and SummaCare have partnered with the Greater Akron Chamber Alliance to offer healthy savings to more businesses than ever  before! Companies of any size (including those with more than 100 employees) located in Summit, Portage, Medina, Geauga, Wayne, Stark and Cuyahoga counties can take advantage of significant savings by joining the Chamber.
CONTACT:  Call the Chamber today for a list of Chamber Member Insurance Agents.  330-929-6756

WORKER’S COMP GROUP PLAN • CareWorks Consultants, Inc.
A “group plan” that offers Group Rating savings on your Worker’s Compensation Rates.   CONTACT: Bob Nicoll at CCI at 800-837-3200 for a Temporary (AC3) Review form/ free analysis. [email protected]

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING PLAN • Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS)
Discounted service plan available for Members only. CONTACT: Adrien Coluccio at 216-287-0081 for a FREE savings analysis.
[email protected]

COMPUTER/IT SERVICES PLAN • Computer Solutions & Management
Special service package plans with discounted rates geared towards small business.
CONTACT: Juhi Nelson at 330-645-1355. [email protected]

WEBSITE DESIGN PLAN • Business Identity Factory
Special discounted pricing on small business 5 page website design.
CONTACT: Bill Forsyth at 877-305-8243
[email protected]

JOIN US TO START TAKING ADVANTAGE OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TODAY!