Join the North Fort Myers Chamber

 

Below you will find a list of some benefits of joining the North Fort Myers Chamber.  You can also download a Membership Application (in pdf form).

 

Please explore all the inclusive benefits of chamber membership…

 

North Fort Myers Chamber Welcome Center

 

  • Thousands of visitors come to our center annually looking for resources, products and services.  Please bring in your business cards and tri-fold brochures to expose your business to the community.  Please get to know our volunteers, as they are the first person our visitors see.   Our Welcome Center is located at The Shell Factory, 2787 North Tamiami Trail Unit 10, North Fort Myers, Fl 33903.  Across from Captain Fishbones restaurant.

 

Expose your business to Chamber members and the community

 

  • Let us announce our partnership with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony.  We will publish this event in our Newsletter and weekly communications. Please call the welcome center to schedule a ribbon cutting date (239) 997-9111.

  • As a member you enjoy a business listing by alphabet and business category in our NFM Chamber Membership Directory and community guide. This annual publication reaches 10,000.00 in distribution. Each member receives one annually. Our local and relocation visitors receive one upon request.

Each year this book is distributed to businesses throughout Lee County.

(Additional fee of $50.00 annually per 2nd or more business location listing is added to your yearly membership dues)

 

  • Join our Membership Development Committee and become an Ambassador for our chamber. You will be exposed to many prospecting opportunities and receive the value of community involvement. You will be recognized for   supporting our new membership recruitment and retention efforts. We meet once per month.  One-hour meetings include chamber updates and business card exchanges.  If you are interested in a leadership role as Board of Director, please contact Kim Constantine, Executive Director.

 

Knowledge is Power

 

  • Take advantage of Chamber business seminars and luncheon speakers regarding current events, business solutions, and community updates.

(Please refer to our website for event schedules and or call our welcome center.)  If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring a seminar or luncheon, please contact us at exec@nfmchamber.org

 

  • Our monthly newsletter and weekly electronic-chamber updates will keep you informed.  Looking to be more involved with the community?  Our website and newsletter will inform you about sponsorships and philanthropic opportunities.  www.nfmchamber.org

 

Business-to-Business Networking

 

If you are looking to build new business relationships then the North Fort Myers Chamber has many networking venues available. Our Monthly Business After Hours and Membership luncheons will provide a comfortable friendly atmosphere to find new opportunities. Luncheon fee is $15.00. BAH fee is $5.00. Always bring plenty of business cards and brochures. RSVP’s are required. Please call the Chamber welcome center or e-mail us at info@nfmchamber.org   Luncheons are normally held the third Wednesday of the month. Business After Hours are usually held the 1st Thursday of the month.

If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours or Breakfast Business card exchange please contact us at exec@nfmchamber.org .

 

Out-reach to Thousands of website visitors at  www.nfmchamber.org

 

  • Our new website will be available on line soon. As a member of the chamber you will enjoy having access to other business’s. We offer newsletter updates about monthly and annual events. Our website encourages the viewer to use our valuable members. There are additional marketing opportunities to consider when reaching out to the public.  We will offer statistics and data to support how often our website has unique visitors.

 

Affordable Marketing Opportunities

  • Welcome Center Coupon Centers

  • Welcome Center Wall Advertizing

  • Welcome Center Member of the month table

  • Website Banners

  • Newsletter Member spotlight

  • Bi-weekly member e-mail Press release

  • Annual Directory advertising (Published in November)

  • Honorary Mayor’s Gala

  • Celebrity Waiters Event

  • Women’s /Men’s Power Networking

  • Golf Tournament

  • Excellence in Education Awards

 

Membership Investment

 

Membership investment structures include the following:

 

Individual-$75.00 (strictly for community involvement)

Non-For Profit- $100.00 (include Free press release in News letter twice a year)

Home Based Business individuals $100.00

(Cosmetic, Personal and home accessories)

General Business 0-10 Employees-$200.00

      11-25 Employees-$300.00

      25 to 40 Employees-$400.00

      41 plus Employees- $500.00

 

Hotels/Motels $300..00

Financial  Institutions $500.00 (Per Branch/location listed)

Restaurants $275.00

Community Manufactured Homes, RV Home Parks, Gated Community Developments, Apartment/Condos $300.00

Professional-$275.00 (include Physicians, Attorneys, Real Estate, Dental, Insurance, CPA, Engineering, Funeral Home) (Plus $50.00 for each additional associate listed in directory, website, and Welcome Center)

 

 

Download the Chamber Welcome Letter (pdf) -  HERE

Download the Chamber Application Form (pdf) -  HERE

 

 

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