ABOUT THE LAKEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OUR MISSION: The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce’ s mission is to serve as the advocate, resource and leader for its members and the business community.
As a Member of the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce, you’ ll have access to connect with the business leaders, programs, and resources to grow your business. The Chamber currently has over 460 businesses who make up the voice in our community, and this number is growing!
Businesses benefit from Chamber membership for three main reasons that we sum up in the acronym – AIM. By providing tools for your business in each of these areas, the Chamber can assist in your growth and success.
A – Advocacy / Access
The Chamber offers a unified voice for business in addressing important industry and community concerns and issues. We are a grass roots organization that depends on the opinions of its members in formulating policy positions. Whether you are interested in property taxation or a local community issue, the Chamber is your voice before elected appointed and regulatory officials.
• Access to Public Officials and Support on Issues
• Business Advocacy Group( formulate policy objective and communication positions)
• Economic Development
• Introductions to Community and Business Movers and Shakers
• Updates on Regional Topics
• Professional and Leadership Development
• Workforce Development
• Civic Responsibility
I – Involvement / Networking
Helping our members connect is a goal of the Chamber. Do you want to increase your customer base? Improve brand recognition? Build relationships? Gain credibility? Develop professionally? Our events are structured to bring businesses together.
• Morning Brews, Business and County Wide After Hours
• Membership Luncheons
• Seminars, Workshops and Leadership Programs
• Special Events: Golf Classic, Fall Gala, Bowling Tournament
• Education & Professional Growth Seminars & Workshops
• Involvement on Boards, Ambassadors and Committees
Where Nature Meets The Cities
M – Marketing / Advertising
The Chamber provides you many affordable avenues to promote your business.
• New Resident Mailing
• Website and Email Newsletter sponsorships
• Member Directory Community Guide
• Member Deals
• Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings
• Landscape & Home Expo
• Event and Luncheon Sponsorships
• Coupons and Tourism
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Gathering
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