The Seward Area Chamber of Commerce is made up of business people just like you. The Chamber belongs to the members. It is your organization and your involvement in it, as well as that of your fellow businessmen, is the strength of the organization.
The Chamber is served by a staffed office of two paid employees, a Chamber Executive Director responsible to manage the property, business and affairs of the Chamber; and an Administrative Assistant working under the direction of the Director, to assist in executing day to day activities of the Chamber.
The Chamber staff works under the guidance of a 15 member Board of Directors who meet monthly to direct, counsel and advise Chamber activity. Any member in good standing may be nominated to the Board of Directors of the Seward Area Chamber of Commerce. It is composed of faithful members who willingly give of their time, energy and effort in your behalf. Serving on committees will provide you with the background needed to serve as a director and officer.
The most important link in the Chamber is you, the member. The heart of a good organization is a strong task force and committee structure. The Seward Area Chamber of Commerce provides committee opportunity and activities allowing members to become an intricate part of the organization.
Who may become a Chamber member?
Any reputable person, association, corporation or partnership wishing to advance the commercial, industrial, and civic interests of Seward and its trade may become a member upon payment of annual dues.
How much does it cost to join the Chamber?
Chamber dues vary according to the size of your business, type of business and the number of employees. Currently small businesses pay $147 a year in dues. This figures out to be approximately .38 cents per day. Dues range from $50 for an individual membership to $708.75 for large business and industry. Patriot Memberships, those paying two times their general dues or over $1,000 annually and Diamond Memberships, those paying over $2,000 annually, are welcomed. The membership is invoiced in December and offered a discount for early payment before the first of the year. Click here for further information about membership dues.
What are the benefits of Chamber membership?
In addition to the promotion and development of the Seward business community, your Chamber office serves as an information center for the area. Relocation packets, business referrals and business inquiries are received and answered on a daily basis. Other benefits include: Alert Calling List, Calendar of Events, Chamber Luncheons, Club & Organization Directories, Community Events Calendar, demographics and statistics information center, discounts on Alltel long distance service, distribution center for Seward promotional materials and maps, listing of available building sites, new residents listing, membership directory, monthly newsletter, free newsletter advertising, public recognition of business changes, representation in legislative affairs on both a state and national level, ribbon cutting ceremonies, business seminar opportunities, involvement in community development, tourism information for Nebraska, use of the bulk mailing permit, welcome packets to newcomers, and business website links, just to name a few.
Although many of the benefits of the Chamber are not visible on a daily basis, please know that we are constantly working to grow and maintain our community through economic development, promotion & tourism. A strong Chamber helps to build a better business community for a better Seward.
I hope that you will consider membership in the Seward Area Chamber of Commerce and join in on our activities and promotions. The stronger our membership, the more ideas we receive, the better we serve you and our community. Please join your fellow Seward businesses and help promote Seward and build a stronger business climate for all. |
