1. 2 Main Street S Hutchinson MN, 55350 • www.explorehutchinson.com
2. It has always been our belief that an organization of any kind should be in a constant state of change in order to
consistently improve. Change offers innovation, internal efficiencies and increased customer satisfaction. Here at the
Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, we’re no different.
Over the course of the past year, our board and staff have been reviewing our current investment schedule with the goal of
developing something that would deliver more value to you, our members.
The previous membership investment schedule was based on the number of full-time employees at your business. This
model tends to penalize your organization for growing and adding employees, the benefits are the same regardless of
your investment, and it does not provide an opportunity to customize your membership to best serve the success of your
organization.
With those thoughts in mind, we have developed a tiered investment structure. We understand that organizations have
differing needs and interests in utilizing their Chamber membership. The newly developed tier structure allows you to
choose which Chamber resources and tools will best serve you.
The new tiered investment schedule is called “Bundle Up” and is designed to deliver various levels of features with each
one building on the other by bundling. These resources and tools will deliver benefits to your business through marketing,
visibility, face-to-face opportunities with other community leaders, legislative representation and enhanced promotion for
your organization.
If a tier doesn’t have all you need, combine it with items from the a la carte menu giving you the flexibility to form the
perfect bundle. Another important fact to remember is that at every level, you are supporting our community, allowing us
to help make it a viable and vibrant place to live for members of your workforce.
For your convenience, we are transitioning members into this model at the time of renewal. Please review the information
in this document to determine the level that is best for your organization. We understand that with change will come
questions. Our staff is prepared to answer questions and support you through this process. If you would like a review of
your past involvement, we will provide that to assist in your decision making.
Please contact Bill Corby at (320) 234-0785 or bill@explorehutchinson.com if you have any questions or would like to set
up a meeting to discuss your membership benefits.
We appreciate your past years of support and look forward to working with you in the future.
Bill Corby
President
Phone: 320-234-0785
bill@explorehutchinson.com
Angela Brandel
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Phone: 320-234-0789
angela@explorehutchinson.com
Melissa Goldstein
Administrative Support
Phone: 320-234-0786
melissa@explorehutchinson.com
3. ADVANTAGES OF HUTCHINSON AREA CHAMBER CVB MEMBERSHIP
Advocacy: we are the only organization representing the interest of business
Business/ Product Exposure: exposure through our Bring It Home campaign, which is a shop local
program as well as our many marketing opportunities (see below)
Business Promotion: through the efforts of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism,
we promote and market those who are members of our organization; business referrals are an important
piece for our members
Communication: keeping up-to-date with current issues, business achievements, and local
acknowledgments with our Monthly Happenings Electronic Newsletter
Community Involvement: giving back and supporting your local business community and
workforce
Credibility: membership offers credibility to your business through the Hutchinson Area Chamber &
Tourism brand
Economic Development: generating and retaining business in the city through programs such as
Grow Minnesota!
Education: participating in quality educational programs, like our Leadership Institute, professional and
business seminars, and more
Face-to-Face Interaction: opportunities to socialize with other business professionals (Business After
Hours)
Marketing: providing visibility for your organization as well as the community as a whole, through
the Chamber’s various marketing opportunities (Hot Deals, Business of the Month, Newsletter Inserts,
Sponsorship, Online listing.)
Public Policy: frequent updates and ongoing legislative representation
Membership
Features
BENEFITS OF A TIERED MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT PROGRAM
• A tiered structure allows you to more clearly see the return on your investment
• You can customize your membership with the tools and resources that best fit your organization
• By bundling the products and services available to you, each increase in level provides more benfits to
your organization, creating a better value than purchasing the same products and services separately
throughout the year.
• Your individual membership benefits are displayed in a clear, concise manner
• Bundle-Up!™ gives you, the member, control and choices
4. Membership Levels
At a Glance
Programs & Products Inclusive Access Prosperity Colleague Involved Progressive Visionary Associate
Professional Staff and Facilities
Chamber Legislative Representation
Online Membership Directory Listing and Web Page
Category Listings in Member Directory (4)
Member Door Cling
Access to Electronic Communications
Access to All Chamber Events at Member Pricing
Access to All Business After Hours Events
Committee/Task Force Opportunities
Membership Business Referrals
FREE Hot Deals and Job Listings
One Insert in Monthly Newsletter of Your Choice
Multiple Business Locations (Corporate and 1 Add’l)
Category Listings in Member Directory (2 Add’l, 6 Total)
One Complimentary Membership Mailing List
Social Media Pack - Partial
Use of Chamber Conference Room As Available
Enhanced Online Listing Level 1 (see details)
Bring It Home Business Expo Booth
Hometown Golf Challenge Hole Sponsor
Category Listings in Member Directory (2 Add’l, 8 Total)
Social Media Pack - Full
Annual Banquet (2 Tickets)
MN Chamber - Session Priorities Meeting (Jan.)
Music in the Park - Supporting Sponsor
Bring It Home Business Expo Sponsor
Farm Fatigue Sponsor
Annual Banquet (2 Add’l Tickets, 4 Total)
Arts & Crafts Festival Sponsor
Multiple Business Locations (1 Add’l, 3 Total)
Enhanced Online Listing Level 2
Music in the Park - Contributing Sponsor
Annual Banquet (4 Add’l Tickets, 8 Total)
Relocation Packet Sponsor
Hometown Golf Challenge (2 Golfers)
Ag Seminar - Gold Sponsor
Enhanced Online Listing Level 3
Grow Minnesota! Sponsor
Multiple Business Locations (1 Add’l, 4 Total)
Ag Seminar - Platinum Sponsorship
Hutchinson Leadership Institute (Sponsor or 1 Participant)
Music in the Park - Primary Sponsor
Annual Banquet Sponsor with Preferred Seating
Hometown Golf Challenge (2 Add’l Golfers, 4 total)
Enhanced Online Listing Level 4
Individuals who are retired or have no affiliation with a business
Total Value $325 $975 $1,815 $2,625 $3,795 $5,395 $7,995 $100
Your Membership Investment $275 $400 $750 $1,150 $1,700 $3,000 $5,000 $100
5. Membership Levels
All The Details
Inclusive Level $275
• Professional Staff & Facilities
• Chamber Legislative Representation
• Online Membership Directory Listing and Web Page
• Category Listings in Member Directory (4)
• Member Door Cling
• Access to Electronic Communications
• Access to all Chamber Events at Member Pricing
• Access to All Business After Hours Events
• Committee/Task Force Opportunites
• Membership Business Referrals
• FREE Hot Deals and Job Listings
Value before bundle: $325
Access Level $400
All benefits of the Inclusive Level plus:
• One Insert in the Monthly Newsletter of Your Choice
- $30 Value
• Multiple Business Locations: Corporate and 1
Additional - $250 Value
• Category Listing in Member Directory (2 Add’l, 6
Total) - $30 Value
• One Complimentary Membership Mailing List -
$40 Value
• Social Media Pack - Partial - $200 Value
• Use of Chamber Conference Room As Available -
$100 Value
Value before bundle: $975
Prosperity Level $750
All benefits of the Access Level plus:
• Enhanced Online Listing Level 1 - $350 Value
• Bring It Home Business Expo Booth - $100 Value
• Hometown Golf Challenge Hole Sponsor - $100
Value
• Category Listings in Member Directory (2 Add’l, 8
Total) - $30 Value
• Social Media Pack - Full - $200 Value
• Annual Banquet - 2 Tickets - $60 Value
Value before bundle: $1,815
Colleague Level $1,150
All benefits of the Prosperity Level plus:
• MN Chamber - Session Priorities Meeting (Jan.) - $100 Value
• Music in the Park - Supporting Sponsor - $100 Value
• Bring It Home Business Expo Sponsor - $100 Value
• Farm Fatigue Sponsor - $100 Value
• Annual Banquet (2 Add’l Tickets, 4 Total) -$60 Value
• Arts & Crafts Festival Sponsor - $100 Value
• Multiple Business Locations (1 Add’l, 3 Total) - $250 Value
• Value before bundle: $2,625
Involved Level $1,700
All benefits of the Colleague Level plus:
• Enhanced Online Listing Level 2 - $500 Value
• Music in the Park - Contributing Sponsor - $150 Value
• Annual Banquet (4 Add’l Tickets, 8 Total) - $120 Value
• Relocation Packet Sponsor - $250 Value
• Hometown Golf Challenge (2 Golfers) - $150 Value
Value before bundle: $3,795
Progressive Level $3,000
All benefits of the Involved Level plus:
• Ag Seminar - Gold Sponsor - $400 Value
• Enhanced Online Listing Level 3 - $700 Value
• Grow Minnesota! Sponsor - $250 Value
• Multiple Business Locations (1 Add’l, 4 Total) - $250 Value
Value before bundle: $5,395
Visionary Level $5,000
All benefits of the Progressive Level plus:
• Ag Seminar - Platinum Sponsor - $100 Value
• Hutchinson Leadership Institute Sponsor or 1 Participant - $500
Value
• Music in the Park - Primary Sponsor - $250 Value
• Annual Banquet Sponsor with Preferred Seating - $500 Value
• Hometown Golf Challenge (2 Add’l Golfers, 4 Total) - $150
Value
• Enhanced Online Listing Level 4 - $1100 Value
Value before bundle: $7,995
Retired but want to stay involved?
You can still be in the loop and be considered a
member for only $100 - as long as you have no
affiliation with a business.
6. A la Carte
Menu
Programs / Events
Annual Banquet Tickets $30 each
Bring It Home Business Expo Booth $100
Hometown Golf Challenge Twosome $150
Hometown Golf Challenge Foursome $300
Hutchinson Leadership Institute (per participant) $500
Sponsorships
Ag Seminar - Bronze Sponsor $100
Ag Seminar - Silver Sponsor $250
Ag Seminar - Gold Sponsor $400
Ag Seminar - Platinum Sponsor $500
Annual Banquet Sponsor $500
Arts & Crafts Festival Sponsor $100
Dairy Day Sponsor $100
Farm Fatigue Program $100
Grow Minnesota! Sponsor $250
Hometown Golf Challenge Hole Sponsor $100
Hometown Golf Challenge Staffed Hole Sponsor $150
Hutchinson Leadership Institute Sponsor $500
Music in the Park - Supporting Sponsor $100
Music in the Park - Contributing Sponsor $250
Music in the Park - Primary Sponsor $500
Relocation Packet Sponsor $250
Marketing / Services
Additional Website Categories (Max of 10 Total per Business) $15 each
Chamber Board Room Use (Unlimited Use Based on Availability) $100/Year
Enhanced Online Listing Level 1 $350
Enhanced Online Listing Level 2 $850
Enhanced Online Listing Level 3 $1,550
Enhanced Online Listing Level 4 $2,650
Newsletter Ad 2 x 3.5 $250
Newsletter Ad 2 x 5 $325
Newsletter Insert (8.5” x 11”) $30 Per Page
Membership Mailing List $40
Multiple Business Locations $250
Social Media Pack - Partial $200
Social Media Pack - Full $400
** All items in any bundle may be purchased at their full value
7. Item Descriptions
Additional Website Categories
Alows for additional business directory category listings
Ag Seminar - Bronze Sponsor
Your business name listed on handouts, recognized in our
newsletter
Ag Seminar - Silver Sponsor
Your business name listed on handouts and printed advertising,
recognized in our newsletter
Ag Seminar - Gold Sponsor
Your business name listed on handouts, printed advertising,
business name on signage at seminar, recognized in our
newsletter
Ag Seminar - Platinum Sponsor
Your business name listed on handouts, printed advertising,
business name and logo on signage at seminar, recognized in
our newsletter
Annual Banquet Sponsor
Your business name on invitation, business name and logo on
slide show, business mentioned from stage, recognized in our
newsletter
Annual Banquet Tickets
Allows advance purchase of Annual Banquet tickets
Arts & Crafts Festival Sponsor
Your business name on poster, park map given to attendees,
recognized in our newsletter
Bring It Home Business Expo Booth
Reserves your business a booth at our business expo in April
Chamber CVB Board Room Use
Allows for unlimited use of our board room, based on
availability
Dairy Day Sponsor
Your business name listed on poster in park, newspaper ad,
recognized in our newsletter
Enhanced Online Listing Level 1
Your logo next to your listing in the Business Directory or any
search result, Your Website Link next to your listing in the
Business Directory or any search result, Priority Placement,
Enhance your Information Page w/ 1600 character description,
eight photos, five bullet points, 20 keywords
Enhanced Online Listing Level 2
Same as Level 1 plus business category ad, quick links results
ad, recognized as sponsor, ad display tracking, free ad design
Enhanced Online Listing Level 3
Same as Level 2 plus search optimization, map upgrade, four
banner pages
Enhanced Online Listing Level 4
Same as Level 3 plus two additional banner pages
Farm Fatigue Program
Your busines name on insert inside 300 Farm Fatigue buckets
Grow Minnesota! Sponsor
Your business name/logo on letters, questionaires and thank you
notes sent to local businesses receiving business/retention visits
from the Chamber CVB
Hometown Golf Challenge Hole Sponsor
Your business name and logo posted on a tee box or green
during our Hometown Golf Challenge in July, recognized in our
newsletter
Hometown Golf Challenge Staffed Hole Sponsor
Your staff, business name and logo greeting golfers at a tee box
during our Hometown Golf Challenge in July, recognized in our
newsletter
Hutchinson Leadership Institute
Reserves space for one attendee in program
Hutchinson Leadership Institute Sponsor
Your business name and logo printed in participant binders, listed
on poster at each of nine sessions
Membership Mailing List
Member mailing list available in Excel format or labels
Music in the Park - Supporting Sponsor
Your business name on marketing materials, recognized in our
newsletter
Music in the Park - Contributing Sponsor
Your business name on marketing materials, listed on on-site sign,
business mentioned by emcee, recognized in our newsletter
Music in the Park - Primary Sponsor
Your business name and logo on marketing materials, listed in
on-site sign, business mentioned by emcee, stage announcement
for your business and distribute information, choose date/and/or
band, recognized in our newsletter.
Multiple Business Locations
Allows additonal listings for branches or additional businesses
under same owner
Newsletter Ad 2”x3.5”
Ad appears every month in our newsletter
Newsletter Ad 2”x5”
Ad appears every month in our newsletter
Newsletter Insert (8.5” x 11”)
Reserve month of your choice
Relocation Packet Sponsor
Your business name/logo/promotion identifying you as a sponsor
to potential new residents
Social Media Pack - Partial
Your business highlighted one month on our blog, in one
Facebook post, in one Tweet
Social Media Pack - Full
Your business highlighted one month on our blog, five Facebook
posts, five Tweets, and 30 second You Tube video
8. Name of Organization_____________________________________________________________________
Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________________State_________Zip____________________________
Phone _____________________________________Fax__________________________________________
Email Address ______________________________Website______________________________________
Primary Rep Name ____________________________ Title_______________________________________
Sign_______________________________________Date_________________________________________
Method of Payment
□ Check □ Cash □ Credit Card
For Credit Cards Only
Card # ______-______-_____-______
Expiration Date_________/________
Sign__________________Date______
Please add your multiple business locations or additional representatives. The total number of business
locations will vary depending on level of Bundle-UP !
1. Organization or Representative________________________________ Title ______________________
Phone___________________________________Email_________________________________________
2. Organization or Representative ______________________________ Title _______________________
Phone ___________________________________Email ________________________________________
3. Organization or Representative _______________________________Title _______________________
Phone ___________________________________Email ________________________________________
4. Organization or Representative _______________________________Title _______________________
Phone ___________________________________Email ________________________________________
WHY ARE YOU JOINING THE CHAMBER?
Advocacy: we are the only organization representing the interest of business
Business/ Product Exposure: exposure through our Bring It Home campaign and further marketing efforts
Business Promotion: at the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism we promote and market
those who are members of our organization; business referrals are an important piece for our members
Communication: keeping up-to-date with current issues, business achievements, and local acknowledgments
Community Involvement: giving back and supporting your local business community and workforce
Credibility: membership offers credibility to your business through the Hutchinson Area Chamber brand
Economic Development: generating and retaining business in the city
Education: participating in quality educational programs
Face-to-Face Interaction: opportunities to socialize with other business professionals
Marketing: providing visibility for your organization as well as the community as a whole
Public Policy: frequent updates and ongoing legislative representation
Levels for Organizations
Inclusive Level $ 275
Access Level $ 400
Prosperity Level $ 750
Colleague Level $ 1,150
Involved Level $1,700
Progressive Level $ 3,000
Visionary Level $ 5,000
Associate Level $ 100