Business Promotion

The Chamber provides a variety of community projects and events which showcase member businesses and, by their involvement, link those members to the Elmhurst Community. Publications Elmhurst Community Directory—Published annually in September, the Elmhurst Community Directory is the city’s most comprehensive busines and community refernece guide. Some 19,000 Directories are delivered complimentary to residences door-to-door, and distributed via governmental entities, economic development agencies, educational institutions and business associations. Elmhurst Street Map—Published bi-annually in May, the Elmhurst Street Map highlights the business districts, park and school locations, and points of interest to compliment the detailed city map and street listings, plus maps of each of the Business Districts. News & Notes Columns—The Chamber also promotes member events and activities via its monthly News & Notes newspaper columns in the Elmhurst Press. The column is also uploaded to the Chamber’s website and broadcast e-mailed to the members. Internet Website Sponsorships—Members can promote their business on the internet via the Chamber’s website, www.elmhurstchamber.org, through a variety of cost-effective sponsorship packages offered by ChamberMaster, our online database management system. Broadcast Fax/E-Mail Advertising—Reach more than 900 local businesspeople and reinforce the concept of “Shop Members First” with a stamp-saving Member Message. Your information will be sent via e-mail, fax or mail to each of them. The cost is only $150.00 per submission, less than 17 cents per contact. Internet-Accessible Member Database with Website and E-Mail Hyperlink—Members receive a FREE listing on the Chamber website, www.elmhurstchamber.org, plus FREE internet and e-mail hyperlinks to your website and contact person. Informational Services Free Products and Services—Members receive products and services such as New Resident Packets, Community Directories, Street Maps, paper listings of both Membership and the Area Clubs & Organizations, and “Shop Members First” stickers at no cost. Discounted Products and Services—Members receive discounts on products and services such as mailing labels and disks (or e-mail) of the Membership, New Resident and the Area Clubs & Organizations listings.