Your Business is our Primary Concern

The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce invites your business to become a member.  2010 promises to be exciting with the initiation of new interactive programs designed to enhance your company’s visibility as well as the continuation of established programs. The Highland Park Chamber serves as the “front door” to the community.  We are the first contact for general information, special events and business inquiries (and we only refer our Chamber members). 

Your Chamber investment improves your ability to make new business contacts, attract new customers and strengthen your customer base; protects your business from over-regulation and ensures that your business concerns are heard; offers training and professional growth opportunities - all of which can translate into higher profits for you. The profits you derive depend upon how you use the Chamber’s services. The Chamber and its membership are the driving force behind a successful business community. Membership in the Chamber has its privileges and includes the following benefits:

• Referrals/Leads: The Chamber is recognized as a resource for potential customers (business and residential) to find your business.
• Networking: The Chamber sponsors and organizes annual community and business events/programs that are conducive to profitable business networking. Each offers a great opportunity to make business contacts, to receive leads and referrals, and identify valuable resources.
• Marketing, Advertising, Publicity:  The Chamber showcases its members through various marketing efforts – newsletters; cable TV commercials; six00threefive Magazine; specialized brochures; annual community guide; community map; event/program sponsorships; website listings; cooperative marketing partnership with the City of Highland Park, etc.
• Professional & Personal Development: The Chamber offers a selection of educational programs such as seminars and workshops to build and enhance leadership skills and professional growth.
•  Advocacy:  The Chamber works daily on behalf of its members on projects such as sidewalk conditions, landscaping and plantings in business districts, signage, holiday lighting, economic development and monitors legislative issues that affect business. Your membership empowers the Chamber to speak as a united voice.

The Chamber is the most influential business and professional organization in the community.  It is here to assist you and to enhance your business success. If you have questions, please give us a call at the Chamber office, 847-432-0284.