Join the Chamber
Invest in your business, your community: Join the Cook County Chamber of Commerce
We have grown from representing 40 businesses to more than 180 and have become a powerful presence for good in the Cook County community. Before the Chamber, the community was pulled in many different directions. We pull the community together while respecting different voices.
We make things happen, often as the catalyst, supporter, encourager, or convenor behind good ideas that other organizations then develop.
The credit goes to our members. Everything we do depends on their willingness to be dues-paying members and their faith that we will work hard for our community with the resources they provide.
Cook County Chamber of Commerce - Member Benefits
Advocacy & Policy
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Legislative Influence: The Chamber dedicates 1/3 of its resources to represent Cook County at the Minnesota Legislative level, advocating for members' interests and securing state funding. If you have issues with the government, we are there to advocate on your behalf, whether your issue is septic regulation, a flooding parking lot, or the need for public bathrooms.
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Chamber Exchange: Members can participate in educational events to discuss and be heard on critical business issues affecting Cook County, including taxes, childcare, workforce, recycling, and government relationships.
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Grand Marais Business Coalition (GMBC): Members operating in downtown Grand Marais can participate in monthly GMBC meetings, a sub-committee of the Chamber, to address local business issues.
Networking & Promotion
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Chamber Connect: A social networking event held at various Chamber member locations throughout Cook County. Sign up to host a Chamber Connect Today!
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Free ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate milestones like grand openings, new constructions, anniversaries, or new ownership. Sign up today!
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Sponsorship Opportunities: Members can purchase sponsorships for the Fall Gala and Legislative Luncheon. Click here to become a sponsor.
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Chamber Business Awards: Each fall, we honor an entrepreneur of the year, a business of the year, and a community business leader of the year. Click here to learn more!
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Chamber Highlights: The Chamber celebrates member achievements and posts important announcements and updates on this page. Submit a Highlight today!
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Website Listing: All Chamber Members receive a listing on cookcountychamber.org. Changes can be made through the Partner Portal or by contacting the Chamber.
Additional Benefits
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Partner Portal: An extranet platform for members to update business information, contacts, imagery, amenities, view analytics, participate in discussion forums, submit events, order materials, and view performance stats.
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Great Place Project Grant: is dedicated to supporting innovative projects that transcend typical operational budgets, fostering creativity and beautification throughout our local business community. Chamber members are eligible to receive financial assistance ranging from $250 to $1,000 per grant.
Joining the Chamber of Commerce is not just a decision to grow your business; it's a commitment to becoming a pivotal part of a community that thrives on connection, innovation, and mutual support.
Dues Recommendations
Businesses, Non-Profits, and Other Entities:
* "FTE” means “full-time equivalent.” FTE’s are calculated by dividing (i) total hours worked annually by all staff by 2080 hours. Or to get a ballpark estimate, count each full-time staff member and every two part-time staff members as 1 FTE.
If the dues level indicated for your enterprise appears unaffordable, pledge an amount with which you are comfortable.
Membership Levels
☐ Level 1 - $295 1 – 5 FTE
☐ Level 2 - $390 5 – 10 FTE
☐ Level 3 - $600 11 – 20 FTE
☐ Level 4 - $900 20 -29 FTE
☐ Level 5 –$1,500 - $5,000 30+ FTE
☐ Non-Profit 50% off of the FTE Schedule (please indicate how many FTE you have)
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