Invest in your business, invest in Benzie County.

The Chamber gives you a seat at the table, a network of fellow business owners who understand your challenges, and an advocate working on your behalf in Lansing and beyond.

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Benzie Chamber members

Part of something bigger than your own four walls.

Running a business in Benzie County means being part of something bigger than your own four walls. Membership connects you to other local businesses, opens doors to new customers and partnerships, and puts you in the room when decisions are being made about the future of our county. We share information on funding opportunities, workforce resources, and regional initiatives so you’re not navigating them alone.

Benzie County’s economy is built on people who choose to invest here, in their businesses and in each other. When you join the Chamber, you’re adding your voice to that effort and helping shape what comes next for our community. We’d love to have you as part of it.

Every membership includes:

These benefits are available to all Benzie Area Chamber of Commerce members. Refer to the PDF files below for more information.

  • Advertising

    • Sponsorship opportunities at our many events (fees apply)
  • Marketing

    • Chamber website profile
    • Business referrals from inquiries to the Chamber of Commerce (unlimited value)
    • Memberzone access, included with membership
    • Email “blasts” to the Chamber’s email database (over 700 viable email addresses) for promoting a business, organization or event (fees apply)
  • Promotion

    • Ribbon cutting ceremonies
  • Legislative representation

    • Legislative updates, advocacy & counseling
    • Representation with the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance
    • Free business counseling in partnership with the Small Business Development Center & SCORE

Membership questions.

What does every membership include?

Every membership includes a Chamber website profile, business referrals from inquiries to the Chamber (unlimited value), Memberzone access, ribbon cutting ceremonies, legislative updates with advocacy and counseling, representation with the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, and free business counseling in partnership with the Small Business Development Center & SCORE.

Where can I see membership pricing?

Pricing is outlined in the Community Investment Tiers PDF. Be sure to look at the benefits that best fit your organization’s needs so you get the most from your Community Investment.

What costs extra?

Sponsorship opportunities at our many events and email “blasts” to the Chamber’s database (over 700 viable email addresses) for promoting a business, organization or event are available to members for a fee.

How do I choose a directory category?

The Membership Directory Categories PDF lists every category available for your Chamber website profile.

Is there a partnership with the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber?

Yes. Read about the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber Partnership. The two Chambers also jointly present After Hours IQ, a member-only business development series.

Add your voice. Help shape what comes next.

Join the Benzie Area Chamber of Commerce today. Questions? Call 1.231.882.5801 or email [email protected].

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