Begin your Membership here!
If you are not currently a member of the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce then now's the time to get moving! Joining is easy.. click on the printer icon above to print the membership application.  Give us a call at 850-227-1223 to learn more about membership and its benefit your business.

 

Gulf County Chamber of Commerce | MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Print, complete and mail to:
101 Reid Ave Ste 101
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Phone: 850.227.1223   Fax: 850.227.9684

Date: ____________________

Chamber Member Name:__________________________________________________

Contact Person: ___________________________________________Title:___________________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address (if different): _______________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________

Toll Free: __________________________________________

Fax: _________________________________________

Cell: ______________________________________________

E-mail Address: __________________________________

Website Address: _________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________

Printed Name:____________________________________

2010 Membership Investment Schedule

General Business                                  $150.00*        

Additional Company                             $125.00*                    

Banks, Hospitals & Utilities                   $250.00*        

Realtors, Mortgage Companies             $250.00*                    

Industry: <10 Employees                      $200.00*        

Industry: >10 Employees                      $275.00*

Non-Profit                                           $125.00*  

Individual                                             $125.00*

Clubs & Organizations                         $150.00*                    

Business Associates                             $125.00*                    

Retired Individuals                                $75.00*

  * Plus a one time enrollment fee of $25.00

Amount of Annual Investment              $____________

One time enrollment of $25.00            $              25.00

TOTAL ANNUAL INVESTMENT   $ ___________

TOTAL ENCLOSED                        $____________

NOTE:   Membership investment is payable in advance and is continuous unless cancelled in writing
in advance of due date. Membership investment is deductible from federal and state income taxes as
a business expense.

90 Day Money Back Guarantee

The Gulf County Chamber of commerce is so confident that you will benefit from your chamber
Membership that if within 90 days, if you are not completely satisfied with your membership; your full chamber investment in Gulf County’s future will be refunded. Your commitment is that you will attend at least three Chamber functions and honestly evaluate the benefits.

Each membership earns one vote. Your voting privileges may be used in the election of the Board of directors and on issues identified by the Board. You also receive chamber mailings, including functions, workshops, seminars and Chamber Currents (The Chamber Newsletter).

 

Please include one of your business cards for our monthly newsletter.

For our website, describe your business up to 25 words:

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Your web listing also includes a place for your company logo. You will need to resize your logo to 240px wide x 240px high (jpg or gif). If you do not provide us with the appropriate size logo, your image may be distorted when shown in the database listing on the site. Please e-mail your resized logo to

What is the best way for the Chamber Staff to contact you?

E-mail______     Fax______        Phone______

What would you like the Chamber to continue/start/implementing to help promote your business?

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Come Grow With Us!
 

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to become a member of the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce. The Gulf County Chamber of Commerce represents members throughout all of Gulf County AND Mexico Beach.

 Even though Mexico Beach is in the very southernmost corner of Bay County, it is inextricably a part, both geographically and in spirit, of the Beaches (Beacon Hill/St. Joe Beach) and Port St. Joe. It is both natural and economically wise to include Mexico Beach with Gulf County’s efforts to attract industry and tourism. And we do so with the clear knowledge and blessing of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce.
 The majority of memberships in the Chamber are composed of small businesses interested in prospering and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business. The Chamber is a group of people who realize they can accomplish collectively what no one of them can do individually. We appreciate the opportunity to share our organization with you, and look forward to your membership.
 In addition to making you and your business a partner in the effort, membership in the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce benefits individual members in a number of ways:
       Ø As a new member, you will receive an announcement of your joining in the Chamber Currents, the Chamber’s monthly newsletter.

      Ø You will receive the monthly newsletter containing focused information, advertising opportunities, member recognition and other offers of interest to members and their businesses.

Ø Your business will receive a website listing on the Chamber’s official website: www.gulfchamber.org

Ø You will be welcomed at our Annual Membership Meeting, Business Before Hours, Business After Hours and/or Networking at Noon, where you will have the opportunity to introduce your business.

Ø At your request, the Chamber will assist you with the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for your business openings.

Ø You will receive membership decals to display in your place of business and to identify you as a member.

Ø As a member, your name, address, etc., will appear in the Chamber’s Membership Directory.

Ø You will have the opportunity-and are encouraged-to leave brochures and business cards at the Chamber office for pick-up by visitors and potential new residents. The Chamber is located on the corner of First Street and Reid Avenue, at 101 Reid Avenue, Suite 101.

Ø You may obtain, for a minimal charge, membership labels for your business use.

Ø Opportunity to send brochures in Tourists and/or Relocation packets.

 
 The Gulf County Chamber of Commerce works daily on the recruitment of new business and jobs to the Gulf County area, growth in positive, sustainable directions and providing thousands of visitors and potential customers with information on area businesses and activities. The Chamber itself sponsors and works with Gulf Alliance for Local Artists and others to co-sponsor several events throughout the course of the year, including the annual:
 
Independence on the Coast
Scallop Festival
YELLOW FEVER MUSIC FEST - 1st Annual
Music by the Bay
Ghosts on the Coast
Christmas on the Coast
 The Chamber also works, as part of a team, with the Gulf County EDC (Economic Development Council), to bring a new technological industry and the Gulf County TDC (Tourist Development Council) to promote tourism into the area. We work to bring into Gulf County the ancillary businesses that compliment these types of industries.
 The Chamber encourages all of its members to become involved in the planning and implementation of these activities, allowing every member a voice in the structuring of their community’s future.

We at the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce urge you to be a part of the team that directs the future of the Gulf County area.

 

 The Gulf County Chamber of Commerce

“Proud of our past – Focused on our Future”
 
Mission: The mission of the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce

is to be an advocate for existing businesses and the community,

a conduit for pursing positive developments,

and a catalyst for cooperation.

 
Vision: The vision of the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce
is to be a world-class Chamber of Commerce.
 
Values: The values of the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce are:
Creativity, Can-do Attitude, Excellence, Competency

 and Member/Community Focus.

 

Membership Entitlement
 

Your membership entitles you to the following benefits and services:

                                                                                                                                                                    Estimated Value    
 
  1. Numerous networking opportunities with over 380 other business professionals                                       Priceless                                                                
 
  1. Personal Introduction at our monthly Networking at Noon lunch meeting                                                Priceless         
 
  1. Display & distribution of your business brochures & business cards through display
in Chamber lobby                                                                                                                                     Priceless   
 
  1. Participation, at your option, in committee and Seminars pertaining to your business                             Priceless         

and personal interest.

 
  1. Broad geographic referrals & advertisement of your business to the public by telephone,                       Priceless         

the World Wide Web, numerous publications and personal contact    

 
  1. Customized marketing information about your business published in the Chamber’s monthly                    

 newsletter, the Chamber Currents (circulation 400)                                                                                *$25.00    

 
  1. FREE advertisement of Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, and publicity pictures in the                           

Chamber Currents & other area newspapers & publications                                                                   *$250.00

 
  1. Business name and contact information published in our Membership Directory                                     Priceless
 
  1. A FREE subscription to our widely read monthly Chamber Newsletter, Chamber Currents                      *$50.00                                                 
 
  1. Free listing of your web page & email address on the Chamber web site                                                 *$250.00
 
  1. FREE reduced rates for Chamber sponsored events                                                                                 *$50.00
 
  1. FREE advertising opportunity through our eCurrents email newsletter, sent out to
over 400 members.                                                                                                                                    Priceless                                                                               
TOTAL VALUE OF PRICED BENEFITS                                                             *625.00          
 
TOTAL VALUE OF PRICELESS BENEFITS                                                     Limited only by

                                                                                                                              your imagination

  *Estimates based on cost of advertising in the local area.


                   Marketing Opportunities

 

Brochure / Business Cards  NO CHARGE-Place your brochures and/or business cards in our Visitors Center Lobby.

Web Site  FREE LISTING ON THE CHAMBER SITE.Visit the Web Site at www.gulfchamber.org Or call (850) 227-1223