Membership Information

Your membership in the Chamber will be a good investment. In fact, we guarantee it!

 

 

 

Membership in the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce allies you with almost 2,000 other businesses in the area ranging from single-person operations to Fortune 500 companies. We're so confident that you'll be pleased with your Chamber membership that we'll guarantee it!

 

It's simple - if you join the Chamber and for any reason feel you're not getting your money's worth, we'll refund your entire investment at the end of 90 days. Not a portion of it - all of it! All we require is that you attend three events during that 90-day period.

• New Member Orientation - Held bimonthly to find out more about you and to acquaint you with the Chamber's programs, activities and benefits.
• Business After Hours - Held monthly to encourage Chamber members to meet with other Chamber members, exchange business cards and make valuable business contacts.
• Membership Luncheon Meetings - Held the last Wednesday of each month with a planned program and networking opportunities.

During the 90-day period, you'll receive all the other benefits of Chamber membership too: copies of our monthly newsletter "Clear Lake Currents"; issues of the Clear Lake Area Chamber Membership Directory & Business Guide, the Newcomer and Relocation Guide, and special mailings and invitations to all of our business functions.

 

Investment Schedule Guidelines

The Investment Schedule is a guideline for determining an appropriate investment amount for new and current members. Annual investment is based on your business classification and total number of full-time employees. Two part-time employees equal one full-time for this purpose.

 

The guidelines below reflect an average investment by members in several business classifications. Many firms and individuals voluntarily invest a higher amount. Remember - your investment is tax deductible as a business expense!

 

Membership Investment

The minimum business investment for the business classifications below is $325 for the first three full-time employees and $6 per employee after three. A one-time administrative fee of $25 will be assessed for each new membership.

 

Business Classification Examples

• Aerospace
• Marinas
• Attorneys
• Printing / Copies
• Auto Dealers
• Publishers
• Computer Services
• Public Relations
• Consulting
• Real Estate
• Education / Training
• Restaurants / Clubs
• Financial Services
• Special Events
• Insurance
• Travel Services

Investment Schedule for Other Classifications

Each classification listed below pays the minimum investment, plus what is listed by the category. A one-time administrative fee will be assessed for each new membership.

• Home Builder: $6 per home
• Insurance: Each agent invests individually
• Investments: $30 per additional broker
• Real Estate: Each agent invests individually
• Apartments: $1 per unit
• Hotels/Motels: $2.50 per room
• Accountant/Legal/Medical: $60 per professional
• Banks/Savings and Loans: $50 per million in deposits with a minimum of $325 investment
• Developers:
  • Large: $1750
  • Medium: $1150
  • Small: $600
• Qualified Individual: $275 minimum
• Nonprofit Organizations: $275 minimum

 

Classified Membership Directory

A $20/listing classified fee will be invoiced to each member for each listing in the classified membership directory of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The directory is published twice yearly.

 

 

 

 

Please join us - you'll be glad you did! We guarantee it!