The Chamber’s  number one  goal is to create a strong  local  economy.  All of the programs  and benefits supported by your  membership investment  go toward  achieving  that  goal.  Your membership is also a commitment to the entire community and a pledge of support for the economic  growth and vitality of the Cottage Grove area.   Here’s what your chamber membership can do for you:

 Promote Your Business:

• Through networking events  like “Gathering in the Grove” & “Business after Hours”
• Through referrals from the chamber information center
• Through sponsorship opportunities like “Concerts in the Park”, the ”Main Street Chili  Cook–off”, and other chamber sponsored events
• Through participation in the “Business Faire”

 Support Your Business:

• Through the chamber’s bulk mail service you can save your business time and money
• Through e-mail alerts to remind you of upcoming events or fraud concerns
• Through the gift certificate program you can make gift giving easy while supporting  local merchants
• Through forums your business can receive  information about issues that affect businesses

 Expose Your Business:

• Through the annual chamber directory where your business will be listed
• Through the chamber website your business will be posted.   (Our website receives approximately 5,000 hits per month!)
• Through the “Chamber News” your business will be exposed to over 4500 readers through the circulation of the monthly  chamber newsletter in the Cottage Grove Sentinel

 Recognize Your Business:

• Through “Outstanding Merchant Awards” which are chosen quarterly by the chamber Greeters
• Through the “Annual Awards Banquet” where many awards and recognition are received
• Through ribbon cuttings you can enjoy an official Grand Opening organized by the chamber Greeters

Membership Packet:
Brochure
Application
Billing Policies
Chamber Information
Chambermail
Dear Prospective Member
Enhanced Memberships
Gift certificate Program
Quick Start Your Membership Checklist
Ribbon Cutting Request Form
Sponsorship Opportunities