Chamber Benefits

Opportunities for increased exposure for your business or group

• Complimentary listing on the Monticello Chamber of Commerce web site Members section
• Complimentary listing in the Monticello Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Directory
• Regular promotions and listings in state and local calendar of events
• Free listing in Shopping, Dining, and Events Guide - 17,500 published and distributed in 2005 by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & 1,200 Seasonal Event cards.
• Coupons from Monticello Chamber businesses included in Relocation and Welcome Packets
• Opportunity for nominally-priced Time & Temperature (762-5566) ads - over 33,000 calls in 2005.
• Ads in local media that promotion the business community in Monticello

Opportunities to learn, network and share

• Monthly luncheons with infomative speakers
• Agribusiness Breakfast
• Annual Banquet
• After-hours Socials
• Annual Chamber of Commerce Cookout
• Updates on Legislative Issues
• Candidates Forum
• Business Expo
• Strategic Planning
• Satellite SCORE office

Opportunities to receive information

• Regular informative newsletters
• Monticello Chamber Office acts as a contact for business information sources
• Workshops & seminars
• Affiliation with Illinios Chamber of Commerce
• Legislative Updates

Special Events

• Garden Walk and Taste of the Garden
• Christmas Parade - attended by several thousand people
• Lunch with Santa on the Train - over 2,000 riders in 2005