Membership Benefits

Advocacy for Local Business

Local chambers collaborate and partner with each other and the state chamber to advocate for business. We focus on the following:

Economic Development: The Chamber partners with local government to identify and leverage opportunities for economic development within our service area.
Legislation Updates: We work with chambers across the state of Wisconsin to advocate for legislation that benefits and supports local business. The Chamber office updates members on a variety of legislative information.

Business Promotions Within the Community

Our goal is to promote and increase awareness of the local business community while building strong connections within the community-at-large. We offer the following benefits.

Business Directory: All Chamber members receive a basic directory page on the Chamber's website. Enhanced packages offering website banner ads and prime directory placement are available for additional price. View Business Directory
Business to Consumer: Members may post hot deals and business events on our website. View Hot Deals Page View Events Calendar View Job Opportunities Page
Community Guide & Map: We distribute an annual, professionally made publication in hard copy and digital. It promotes business members and the community to citizens, new homeowners, and visitors. Business listing is free with basic membership package; paid advertisement is also available. View the Online Guide
New Resident Welcome Packets: We prepare welcome packets offering business members' swag and information to new homeowners.
Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Ceremonies: We help new or newly remodeled businesses celebrate and market these exciting moments. View Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Information
Small Business Toolkit: This resource is available in print or online to help those who are considering a start up business, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to start/grow their businesses.
Social Media Business Awareness: Business members' social media posts are shared to increase audience awareness on our business activities.
Visitor Display Area: The Chamber office is open to the public Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (except on Holidays and during Chamber events). Our display area holds members' brochures and business cards.

Member Engagement Opportunities

We support members by addressing business needs and sharing their achievements and success stories.

Business After Hours: These after five social networking events offer positive engagement between business members. We regularly host seven to nine of these per years. Business members may sponsor these events as a business awareness opportunity.
Business to Business Member Deals: Members may offer deals and discounts to other Chamber members. We support and promote Buy Chamber and Shop Local.
Business Spotlights & News: Through online and printed opportunities, we spotlight members by telling their stories. We also help distribute press releases and newsworthy items. View Business Spotlight Page View News Page
Chamber's Board of Directors: Members who find interest in the internal workings of a nonprofit business league may enjoy volunteering on our Board of Directors.
Chamber Committees: Members are encouraged to volunteer on one or more of these committees:
Community Events: We organize community events where members can sponsor, donate, volunteer, and participate. These offer opportunities to connect with citizens and other business members. View Annual Events Page
Networking Lunches: We organize monthly business lunches several times a year where Chamber members may network and receive educational or business-oriented information.
Office Services: The Chamber office offers the following membership benefits:

- Certificate of Origin Stamp/Signature
- Chamber Benefits Classes
- Copier Use ($.05 per B&W; $.25 per Color)
- Notary Service

Sponsor Opportunities

As a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization, the Chamber is funded by membership dues, sponsorships, and donations. We appreciate and value every member and their efforts to support this organization in the following ways.

Annual Partner Sponsors: The Partner Sponsor Program includes tiered-level sponsor packages providing best opportunities and maximum benefits to the Chamber's top sponsors. Each package offers a one-time, discounted price in exchange for continuous marketing, targeted advertising, best prices on event registration, and special sponsor perks. View Partner Sponsor Levels, Pricing, & Benefits
Events Sponsors: Each Chamber event offers a sponsor opportunities. These are communicated in the event announcements and registration page.
Pay It Forward: Business members who would like to help a startup, newer, or struggling business in our area may pay it forward by sponsoring membership dues or event registrations for the other business.
Scholarship Donations: Chamber members are encouraged to support our annual Student Scholarships. For more information, click here. View Scholarship Sponsors
Student Scholarships: The Chamber offers scholarship annually. For more information on these, click here.

Workforce Development

The Chamber develops strategies and works with local entities such as the school district and local technical colleges to address workforce shortage and training. We encourage members to participate in the following activities.

Career Exploration Days: Through the Muskego High School Connect Academy, business partners may participate and engage with students in various career days.
Mentoring Events: Business partners gather with high school students to simulate a networking lunch and discuss career opportunities.
Mock Interviews: Business partners volunteer to help simulate real life interviews with high school students.
Student Roundtable Discussions: Casual events where several business partners meet with a small group of high school students to discuss specific business-related topics.
Student Scholarships: The Chamber offers scholarship annually. For more information on these, click here.