Application fees waived during October’s Chamber membership drive

If you have been considering an Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce membership October is the time to take the plunge.

Throughout the month of October, the Chamber is hosting its annual fall membership drive. New members who join will receive incentives, such as having the $50 application fee cut in half to $25.

“This is a great opportunity to get involved in a strong chamber who has many opportunities to network and be involved in the chamber and the community,” said Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce President Angie Hibben.

A Membership Drive Coffee is planned for 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 5th , at the Chamber office. Stop by, meet some other potential members and current members of the chamber and learn more about chamber membership.

Why should you consider joining? Visibility, for one. Many of our events reach out to the Oswego Area Community as well as local business owners. Keeping your business name in the forefront helps people know and remember you.

Some of the annual events hosted by the Chamber throughout the year include Business

After Hours, Coffee with the Chamber, the Annual Dinner, Annual Golf Outing, Hometown Expo, and more.

The Chamber also acts as a social media ambassador for its members. The organization reposts member events, job listings, and promotions to the Chamber’s Facebook page, as well as uses its website, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn to help increase member awareness.

Other benefits of a membership? Marketing material in the chamber membership room for the public to come in and get, New Resident/New Business programs, New Teacher Welcome and more.

The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce offers its members a variety of networking, marketing and professional development opportunities, referral programs, access to member-to-member discounts and insurance deductions, and free ribbon cutting.

Don’t wait to join. Autumn is the perfect time to fall into a Chamber membership.

Those who are interested in learning more about the Chamber are encouraged to attend any event, stop by or call the Chamber office, or send an email to info@oswegochamber.org.

Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce : 73 W Van Buren Street : Oswego, IL 60543 : 630.554.3505 http://www.oswegochamber.org/