Advertising & Sponsorships

Many of the Chamber’s publications, events and programs are available for sponsorship with varying benefits.

BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE-MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
The Chamber Membership Directory/Buyer’s Guide is published each January. This publication has an annual circulation of 5,000 copies and is distributed to Chamber members, business prospects and new residents.  Display advertising space is available to Chamber members only. Advertising rates vary depending on size and placement.  Sales begin each Summer.

ST. JOSEPH STREET MAP & GUIDE
Each year the Chamber prints the official city map. Ten-thousand full-color maps are distributed to members, new residents, visitors and business prospects. Only Chamber members have an opportunity to purchase advertising with corresponding locator dot. Sales begin each Spring.

ST. JOSEPH BUSINESS JOURNAL
The St. Joseph Business Journal is a full-color tabloid insert in the St. Joseph News-Press.  It is a source of news and announcements from members of the Chamber, as well as various business-related information.  Over 35,000 copies are distributed quarterly to readers in St. Joseph and the surrounding area.  Advertising rates vary depending upon size and placement.  Contact your News-Press advertising representative for details.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE e-REPORT
Directly reach business leaders every month with your advertisement in this business strategies and trends publication!  This publication is sent electronically, but is also viewable on the Chamber web site for maximum exposure.  A business card size ad is $100/month, less if you buy more!  Non-compete ads only. Contact Kristi Rasmussen.

WEB ENHANCEMENTS
Enhance your listing on the Chamber’s website, www.saintjoseph.com. Our site is the source for information about the St. Joseph community, economic development, and the Chamber. The site currently receives over 300,000 hits per year.  Your membership listing in the on-line Membership Directory includes contact information, business description, join date, and a counter showing the number of times your listing has been viewed. There are several ways to enhance your online listing:

• MAP LINK- $50/annually Make it easy for your customers and clients to find you!  By purchasing a map link, the location of your business will be pinpointed with a link from the Chamber’s site  to the on-line St. Joseph map.

• IMAGE ADDITION - $50/annually Make your listing stand out with the addition of your business logo or other image. Image size: Up to 1.25” x 1.25”, JPG format. Contact Kristi Rasmussen.

MAILING INSERTS
Members can include a promotional flyer in the Chamber’s monthly membership mailing.  2,200 pieces are to be delivered to the Chamber by the 20th of the month prior to the mailing.  Must fit a #10 envelope and be pre-approved by Chamber staff.  One insert will be included in each month’s mailing. The cost is $500.  Member must be in good standing.  Contact Kim Ulmer.

Many of the Chamber’s publications, events and programs are available for sponsorship with varying benefits through the Chamber’s Total Resource Development Campaign that takes place from March through June.