Promote Your Business

How do you get the word out about your business? Every business, of course, needs to promote itself. GLMV provides many creative vehicles to market and increase visibility and exposure. Our unlimited promotional opportunities range from sponsorships, events, advertising, displaying promotional materials at the Chamber, business referrals, annual trade shows and more. Make sure to include the following in your marketing gameplan:

Event Participation  
GLMV's engaging 250+ programs, activities, events and opportunities help business professionals make new connections, learn and grow. Members are strongly encouraged to participate in Chamber programs to reach target audiences in many businesses and maximize the full benefit of their membership. Programs are offered at various times of the day to meet busy professional schedules, with typical duration 1-2 hours.

Sponsorship
 
Partner with GLMV through sponsorship investment of our excellent programs and events held throughout the year. Sponsoring Chamber events will help increase your business exposure and build relationships with local business leaders.

Many sponsorship opportunities are available including expos, golf outing, annual membership and recognition dinner, educational programs, networking events, community initiatives and more to fit your needs. 

Sponsorships also offer additional benefits. Contact the Chamber for upcoming events and sponsorship availability.

WEBSITE 
Enhanced Business Listings
Chamber members receive FREE enhanced business listings (member page) on our popular website, alphabetically and by category. Your member page can include description of your business, products and services, company logo, key words to enhance search capabilities, link to your own website, photos, bulleted highlights, and video.
Value: $200

Member Log -In
Members may update their business profiles, post events, news, jobs, hot deals, marketspace items and more by logging into the “Members Only” section of the website. The log-in is located at the top right of the home page on www.glmvchamber.org. Don't have your log-in information? Please contact the Chamber office at info@glmvchamber.org

Member Bulletin Board
Post news, events, job opportunities and more for FREE online at www.glmvchamber.org. 
Value: $400!

Event Calendar
Members may submit their own events to be posted for free on our Calendar, and search for Chamber and Community Events all year round.
SEARCH EVENTS

Job Postings
Chamber members can submit and view Job Postings for free by logging into the 'Members Only' section of the website, located at the top right of the home page. 

Hot Deals/Member Discounts
Your GLMV Chamber of Commerce membership really pays off with Hot Deals! Save on products and services ranging from entertainment to restaurants, and more. GLMV members can offer their own Member and Consumer Discounts for their company. Use and post your own Hot Deals as often as you like.
SEARCH HOT DEALS   

WEB & EMAIL ADVERTISING 
Promote your business via online advertising with the GLMV Chamber of Commerce.

GLMV offers many cost effective and targeted advertising options to help maximize your company exposure and reach new customers through the following: 

Banner Ads
Take advantage of Banner Advertising on the GLMV website. Banner ads are available on select pages and business categories, and include links to your own website. For more information, contact clevin@glmvchamber.org
Specifications: 480x60 px; format: Png or jpg
Cost: $100 per month

Member Promotional E-blasts
Have an event or special offer to announce? GLMV will send and distribute an individual e-blast flyer that you create for your business to our complete targeted distribution list of 800+ business representatives. Typically emailing services typically charge $200-300 for such services.
Cost: $100 per e-blast
 

Community Guide 
Our Annual Community Guide is a sought after publication by many, featuring interesting resources and content to connect the GLMV Community. Chamber members receive FREE listings in the guide. 
Value $100

The Community Guide also offers many different levels of advertising opportunities. 10,000+ copies are published in the fall, and the guide is available online at www.dailyherald.com. Copies are sent to residents, available at village halls, distributed throughout the community, and available upon request from those seeking information about the GLMV area.

Media
GLMV media partners offer many cost-effective and highly targeted advertising opportunities both online and in print publications.

NEWS & INFORMATION
Looking to broaden your reach? Announce what's new with your business in press release. Members may post their own news releases on www.glmvchamber.org by logging on to their member informational page or send to clevin@glmvchamber.org.  

Media
The Chamber partners with local media to promote Chamber members, community, events and activities, and to increase our visibility and grow our Chamber. Members and happenings are frequently featured in the media, for added exposure.

E-news
We don't want anyone to miss out on all the amazing Chamber happenings. Members are frequently kept abreast of the latest Chamber and community news and activities via website, electronic news blasts, social media, flyer distribution, meetings and announcements, and local media.

Social Media
Connect with us virtually on our popular social media sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn, where you can interact, comment on business topics and post your news, view event photos, video and more 24/7. Also subscribe to our You Tube Chanel to view Chamber event and member videos. To connect with GLMV, click on the social media icons on the top right of the website, 

Mailing List 
Capture attention with Direct Marketing opportunities to 500+ member businesses and organizations. Members receive a current list of our membership, including contact names, address and phone for use in a targeted mailing, sales and marketing, announcements, and communication endeavors. E-mail addresses are not provided. This list is provided in Excel format for creating your own mailing labels. 
Value: $100

Chamber Logo
Add credibility to your business with the well-recognized Chamber logo. Feature the Chamber logo in your website, email, or blog. Contact the Chamber and we will send you the logo.

SALES / MARKETING ASSISTANCE
Need some help with sales or marketing? We will provide the resources and guidance to get you started on the right path.