Member Benefits
Joining the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce provides you with a series of invaluable resources specifically designed to help your business or organization succeed. We encourage you to browse our list of member benefits and should you have questions, please contact our office so that we can provide any additional information. In just over 15 years, the HSACC has doubled its membership all the while providing critical support to area businesses. We look forward to welcoming you to our member list and to assisting you in future success.
Business Referrals
Being a member of the HSACC means receiving referrals from a number of valuable sources not available to non-members. The Chamber office receives a high volume of inquiries on a daily basis. These inquiries, by phone, email and in person are then routed via a planned procedure to applicable businesses.
Networking Events
As a member of the HSACC, you are entitled to discounted attendance at HSACC networking events such as Business Before Hours, Business During Hours and Business After Hours. Being a member also entitles you to make networking announcements and even sponsor events, giving your business maximum exposure.
HSACC Website Exposure
The HSACC has invested a great deal of resources into assuring that area members have an effective and strategic web presence. Our interactive website features visitor, business, and community information as well as a members only section where members can update their own listings. We encourage you to inquire about current Chamber website statistics that will benefit your business or organization.
Newsletter Access (Harbor Happenings – Bi-Monthly)
Harbor Happenings is a twice-monthly electronic publication sent to nearly 3000 e-mail addresses across the area, state and nation. Only members are invited to submit articles to this publication. We encourage all our member businesses to promote their operation through this outstanding piece of free marketing. To do so, please email your information so that we may review it.
Membership Directory Listing
Each spring the HSACC and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce publish a joint directory listing all members. Over 5,000 copies of the directory are distributed throughout the area and used as reference manuals.
Group Health Care Options
Group health care plans are available to all HSACC members through member insurance agents. For a list of member agents, please contact the Chamber office.
HSACC Member Mailing Lists
Complete mailing lists of the HSACC member database are available as labels for purchase to members only (first set is complimentary; subsequent sets are $25 each). The HSACC never distributes its mailing list to outside sources.
Discounted Advanced Education Opportunities
As a member of the HSACC, you will be entitled to discounted admission to various continuing education programs offered through both our Chamber and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. Programs include workshops on customer service, return on investment in advertising, web presence and much more.
HSACC Biz-2-Biz Program
The HSACC’s Biz-2-Biz program offers members discounted products and services at fellow HSACC member businesses. For a complete list of participating businesses or to join the HSACC Biz-2-Biz program, please contact the Chamber office.
HSACC/Petoskey Dual Membership Discounts
Joining the HSACC also allows you to join the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce as a discounted price. If interested, we encourage you to contact the Petoskey office by visiting www.petoskey.com.
Business Collateral Distribution
As a member of the HSACC, we encourage you to bring your collateral materials to the Chamber office for distribution through our main office as well as the Chamber gazebo located on the waterfront. Our dedicated staff will gladly promote your business for you.
Business Services
As a member you may also stop by the Chamber office and take advantage of several business center services such as use of the office fax machine, copier, and also Notary service.