Established in 1974 · Over 120 members strong
Download a Membership Application.
· Structured to promote the tourism and economic growth of Forest County and the Crandon area.
· Governed by Board of Directors: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Executive Director, and three members on each council: Retail, Tourism, and Business-Professional-Industrial.
· Full-time office open 5 days a week plus Saturdays from June through September; located on three major highways.
· Voice mail, email and toll free number for easier access to information by potential visitors, relocations, or businesses interested in the area.
· Excellent working relationship with area Chambers of Commerce, as well as other communities and organizations throughout the area.
· New website to showcase member businesses and the area.
· Developed new format for the Forest County Visitor Guide, with distribution of over 20,000 copies last year.
· Received Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism grants to promote winter and fall tourism.
· Initiated Room Tax to provide much-needed resources for promotion and development of the area.
· Networking with members at meetings held the first Thursday of every month, and at the various events held throughout the year, including "Business After Five".
· Opportunity to be on the Board of Directors, or be part of a committee.
· Being part of a group dedicated to helping this area grow and prosper.
· Representation at Sport Shows, Governor's Conference on Tourism, and Northwoods related meetings.
· Your business information listed (free) on the Chamber's website.
· Information on cooperative advertising opportunities.
· Monthly newsletter published.
· Newsletter inserts available to members only, for low cost advertisement.
· Participation in the Chamber Bucks program, to keep money local.
· One free mailing list of all Chamber Members, annually.
· Membership plaque, updated yearly.
· New members are presented with membership plaque, noticed and introduced at the next meeting, featured in the Chamber newsletter, and recognized in the local newspaper and shopper.
· Assistance establishing & learning online networking sites such as Facebook & Twitter, and using them as free advertisement for your business.
· Call us to say you wish to become a member or download and fill out the Membership Application. Mail it with your dues to the address below.
Phone: (715) 478-3450 or 1-800-334-3387
Mail:
Forest County Chamber of Commerce
116 South Lake Avenue
Crandon, WI 54520
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