Benefits	Membership Fees	Member Application	Business Education	Volunteering	Advertising

The GLMV Chamber of Commerce is Lake County's largest chamber with more than 800 members. The GLMV Chamber is an advocate for business, actively supporting and promoting local business in the bustling Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills area. We further provide numerous programs and services to highlight individual business and help create a healthy economic business climate in the GLMV area. The Chamber offers a variety of networking events, marketing opportunities, publications, educational seminars, trade and business expos, helping members to grow and prosper. As the voice of GLMV businesses of all types and sizes, we offer leadership on business issues, speaking out for business to build and strengthen area commerce. The Chamber is also a community representative, promoting these family-oriented villages to those inquiring about the GLMV area as a place to visit, recreate, work, relocate and live. Here's what Chamber membership does for you: Annual Events: Exhibit, demonstration, sponsorship and networking opportunities are available for annual Chamber events including Business EXPO, Community Health Fair, Golf Outing, and Home Improvement Show. Chamber Publications: The Chamber publishes a Community Guide, Images Magazine, Economic Development Guide, maps, and more highlighting the GLMV area. These publications are distributed free to local residents and businesses. The Chamber also publishes a monthly member newsletter and annual member directory. Community Participation: The Chamber participates in several community programs during the year including national "Make A Difference Day" and the American Cancer Society's "Relay For Life," helping to raise funds for cancer research. Educational Workshops: Small Business Workshops and Seminars are held to educate GLMV business people on a variety of topics. FREE Advertising: New and renewing members receive free ads in local media - a $1,500 value. New businesses also are listed in the GLMV monthly member newsletter and on the Chamber website. Marketing/Advertising: Through sponsoring and/or hosting Business Mixers or Monthly Luncheons, advertising in Chamber publications, displaying promotional materials at the Chamber, referrals, annual trade shows and more, the Chamber provides many ways for members to market their products/services and increase their visibility and exposure. Media: We work and partner with local media to promote member businesses, arts and cultural events and develop a positive image for the community. Member promotional mailings: Members can request mailing labels/disk or blast fax for their promotional mailings or announcements. Member-to-Member Discount Program: Participating members offer special discounts and benefits to other Chamber members. Monthly Networking Events: The Chamber holds regular networking events designed to put your company in touch with other professionals: FREE Business After-Hours Mixers and Monthly Luncheons hosted or sponsored by member businesses, annual events and educational seminars. The Chamber also has three networking groups that each meet two times a month and one group that meets weekly. We give you the opportunity to meet and create relationships - the ideal way to grow your business. Recognition: Door decals and a membership certificate that can be framed identify Chamber members as a part of the GLMV business community. Referrals: The Chamber office refers hundreds of callers and potential customers to member businesses. Ribbon Cutting: Celebrate a ribbon cutting at your place of business. We'll photograph the event to appear in our monthly newsletter. Member Directory: This handy annual directory lists members alphabetically, by business class and by e-mail and Web address. It is available to members-only. Member Newsletter: Members stay up to date with Action News. This valuable and attractive monthly publication features the latest Chamber and community news and events, plus business news, tips and information. Advertising and flyer insert opportunities available. Web Site: Visit the GLMV Chamber Web site often to find out what's new at the Chamber, apply for membership, register for Chamber events and programs, advertise your business, and receive online marketing exposure with free listings. [page top]

Check out our members on-line! In the Spotlight PLATINUM MEMBERS AAA Chicago Insurance & Travel Phone: (847) 367-3364 Alliance Financing Mortgage Corp. Phone: (847) 362-1335 The Alter Group Phone: (847) 568-5909 American Liberator Technology Phone: (847)367-8844 Hotel Indigo Phone: (847) 918-1400 Artistic Web Design Phone: (847) 949-8104 BKB Advisors Phone: (847) 581-2704 C Lombardo Installations Phone: (847) 949-9180 CALMEC LAW Group Phone: (847)996-0888 Comfort Inn Chicago/Mundelein Phone: (847)566-5400 Cosmopolitan Inc. Horicultural Services Phone: (847) 359-5438 Consumers Credit Union Phone: (847) 623-3636 Custom Flooring Insets Phone: (847) 426-3904 Debbie's Floral Phone: (847) 949-4454 Dental Care of Vernon Hills Phone: (847) 918-0001 Dentalworks Phone: (847) 530-0416 Flaer Plumbin & Heating Phone: (847) 491-6980 DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management Phone: (847) 940-7768 FCL Builders Phone: 630-773-0050 Great Lakes Records Management Phone: (847) 549-0700 Hearing Associates Phone: (847) 680-7580 HLP Systems Inc. Phone: (847) 362-0777 Home Automation Services, Inc. Phone: (773) 430-7126 Lake County Partners Phone: (847)247-0137 Massage Motu Phone: 847-549-6688 Mortgage Managers Phone: (847) 968-2500 Murphy Group/Shannonwood Staffers/Divine Domestics Phone: (847) 362-6100 North Shore Group Benefits/GoSmall Biz Phone: (847) 265-5802 North Shore Pro-Active Health Phone: (847) 362-4476 Personal Information Management Services Phone: (847) 837-3480 Pre-Paid Legal Services Phone: (847) 308-8830 Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaners Phone: (847) 991-1144 Statim Inc Phone: (847)782-9100 TDS Metrocom Phone: (847) 968-5800 Wiilcom Business Telephone Systems Phone: (847) 775-0123 The Village at Victory Lakes Phone: (847) 356-4666 Windy City Construction & Design Phone: (847) 526-2900 3DRex & AniRex Studios Phone: (847) 548-4700 Pathfinder Health, LLC Phone: (847) 686-7284 TrafficJamz Phone: (847) 984-2060 GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Ave Libertyville, IL 60048 Tel: (847) 680-0750 Fax: (847) 680-0760