Marketing with the Chamber

 As the Bemidji Area Chamber serves a diverse membership, the marketing options offered are also diverse.  Explore the options on this page to see how your business can gain exposure along with boosting your next promotion! 

Marketing Opportunities:  

Total Marketing Packages

Members can plan the entire calendar year with an investment in one of several marketing packages.  Click Here for a downloadable copy.

Or select one of the following marketing opportunities available only to Chamber members.

Bemidji Lakes Area Destination Guide

Produced and published by Pinnacle Publishing, our destination guide sees approximately 55.000 annual copies in circulation in addition to the online, interactive guide on www.bemidji.org.  As a marketing opportunity for business, it is ideal for those who would like to be seen by business persons and/or families relocating to, or visiting the area.  The sales take place during the months of July and August annually.

Premium Sponsorship Packages

Get the attention your business deserves with a Premium Membership Package!    These premiere sponsorship opportunites come in Gold, Silver or Bronze options that will gain your business great exposure throughout the year with many extras included.  It's an excellent, cost effective option that will pay for itself!

Check out the Premium Membership Package brochure for more detail.  Contact the Director of Membership Services at: 218-444-3541 ext. 101 to get started today!  

2010 Membership Directory & Resource Guide

An annual publication listing all current members as of December 15th.  This full color guide will be distributed in early January of 2010 to all members and incoming businesses and inquiries on the community.  Click Here for a downloadable order form.

Web marketing on www.bemidji.org

All business members receive an accessible mini-webpage as a benefit of membership.  As a marketing opportunity, members have a chance to spice up the look of their page by adding pictures, color logo, expanded description and keywords along with receiving priority category listing.  Click here for more details.

Banner ads are also available to those businesses wishing to drive more traffic to their business site from the Chamber site.  Click here for more detailed information on how you can take advantage of this offer, contact Chamber Staff at 218-444-3541.

Chamber Report Insert

The Chamber sends out a monthly newsletter called the Chamber Report to over 500 businesses.  This publication offers members a chance to advertise an upcoming event or general promotion as a full page insert.  Click here for more details on this reasonably priced marketing option. 

Member ADvantage

Another benefit of membership is the abililty to blast your promotion via email with the Member ADvantage.  This informative email message is sent on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.  The member logo and 75 word maximum AD is due to the Chamber with advance payment of $25 by Monday prior to the pertaining Wednesday. Click Here

Mailing Labels

Chamber members who are interested in initiating a mailing campaign, have a unique opportunity to share their business message directly with fellow members.  The Chamber list is updated regularly and mailing labels will be prepared for a business upon request, with a preferable two day notice.  The cost is $25 paid in advance, along with a sample copy of the mailing.

Shopping & Attractions Guide

The Shopping and Attractions Guide is a convenient brochure for visitors and newcomers to the area.  As its title states, this piece features ideas for where to eat, shop and explore while out and about!  It also contains a general city map in addition to micro-sized snowmobile trail and biking trail maps. 

It's a great marketing opportunity for members wanting to attract people to their business location!  Ad sales take place in the spring.

Bi-Annual Area Map

Village Profile produces and publishes this detailed piece, which makes for an especially valuable tool for individuals who would like to better acquaint themselves with the area.  The map is primarily located at the Tourist Information Center and select member businesses, as well as online.  Those member businesses wishing to be featured on the map will have an opportunity to do so on odd calendar years.

Display Case Rental

The historic Paul and Babe statues remain a highly sought-after photo attraction.  Thousands stop by annually to see these legendary icons and often follow up by stopping into the Tourist Information Center to see Paul Bunyan memorabilia.  In addition to viewing these eclectic items and brousing the brochure racks, those visiting the Center have an opportunity to see a featured business showcased in one of the display windows.

Chamber members have the opportunity to rent a display case window by the month.  If you would like to learn more about how your business can take advantage of this unique offer, click here.   

Advantages included in membership

Listing on www.bemidji.org

All members have a listing on the Business Directory of www.bemidji.org, which leads to a mini-webpage containing a hotlink to their business site, listed contact information, description of business, hours of operation and driving directions.  In addition to this, members can post HOT DEALS (at no charge) and post their own events, along with the ability to register for upcoming Chamber events.  Of course any member can upgrade their business listing to include more indepth business description, key words and upto eight photos and more.

Click here for details. 

Key Networking Opportunities

One of the best ways to maximize your membership and create new leads to your business is to get involved in your Chamber.  There are numerous options which include a variety of interests, skill levels and time commitments.  Your choices include: Annual Chamber events, Chamber Connections, Chamber After Hours, Educational Workshops in addition to short and longer term Volunteer Opportunities.

Brochure Rack Space

Members of the Bemidji Area Chamber are able to post business brochures and literature in the racks of the Tourist Information Center.  The Tourist Information Center sees thousands of visitors and local patrons year round.  You never know who will come across your business message!