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Chamber Member Benefits in Milan, Michigan

  1. NEW! Chamber members enjoy preference when bidding on providing goods and services to the Chamber. Current RFQs
  2. Have you always wanted to scuba dive, but never got around to it? Well know you have no excuse! Michigan Adventure Diving, 17 E. Main St. (location) is offering $100.00 off the basic scuba diving lessons. Lessons are normally 250.00, so this is a substantial savings. You must present the Milan Area Chamber of Commerce proof of membership letter with the current year on it, to get the benefit. Call Tyler, for information at 439-3483.
  3. Schultz Motors of Milan, located at 260 County St, has generously offered other Milan Area Chamber of Commerce members, the Chrysler Friends and Family Program of one (1)% under the invoice price on new or leased Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep vehicles from their dealership. Also, for all vehicles purchased by a chamber member, the dealership will send the chamber a donation of $75.00. They additionally have offered members who wish to extend their warranty with a Chrysler Extended Service Plans, 25% off the retail price. (Model must be 4 years old or newer to apply). Members should bring their proof of membership letters with them to the dealership, when shopping for a vehicle or service plan extension. All members receive a proof of membership letter upon renewal or joining the chamber annually. The letter must be dated the current year.
  4. New access to business health insurance through BCBS made available to us through the Ann Arbor Chamber. Easy as 1,2,3 Call our Insurance Rep, Carole Smith at 439-8387 and set an appt. Carole will go over a plan that works for you and your business. If you are satisfied with the offer, and are a current year paid member, simply write the chamber a check for $50.00 (access fee) which will be transferred to the Ann Arbor Chamber. They will send a letter of confirmation to Carole and she will enact your insurance. This is an annual fee and is non refundable.
  5. Jones Insurance offers a 12% Chamber Member Group Discount on all Business Insurance Policies.
  6. Save from 4 to 90% Chamber Advantage Discount through Office Depot... Norma sends the form with your confirmation letter of membership when current dues are paid. Fill out the form and fax it to the number provided on the form and Office Depot works directly with you.
  7. FREE Bold print of name, business etc with Chamber Member Logo in Milan CRG Phone book (a $135.00 value) Non members are charged that for bold print by CRG Publishers.
  8. Free synopsis of business Or listed as an individual supporter on our web site with a link.
  9. Free SCORE confidential counseling for any business, or entrepreneur wanting to start a business by a retired Eastern Michigan University Professor.
  10. Inclusion in the Annual Milan Area Directory (Milan News Leader)...2008 Directory going to print soon.
  11. Member to Member Discounts, which can save you a lot!
  12. Networking through packets, referrals, free space in our annual booth at the Merchants Tent.
  13. Monthly Milan, Washtenaw County, and some Monroe County events sent to your email box to keep members abreast of what is going on in our area.
  14. Member of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce who can lobby for small business.
  15. Chamber is the communication for M.O.R.E.
  16. Chamber birthed Health Awareness & Action in Milan (HAAM).
  17. Chamber birthed a Home-Based Business Group to meet the needs of businesses operating out of their homes.
  18. Chamber birthed the Milan Area Art Association.
  19. Chamber introduced the National Character Counts Program to our schools.
  20. Chamber sponsors Annual Golf Outing, Taste of Milan, Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat, Annual Christmas Parade and we are currently working on a summer Picnic in the Park for the Community.
  21. The chamber was the instrument to help birth the “Milan Staircase” concept at 52 East Main Street.
  22. Volunteer office open several hours throughout the week.
  23. Monthly newsletter.
  24. Member of the Month honored on our web site and in our newsletter, framed and archived.
  25. Monthly Soldier honored on our web site and in our newsletter, archived.
  26. Over 34,000 hits on our web site with a professional web master www.milanchamber.org.
  27. Post events on our web site within 24 hours after receiving them.
  28. Paid staff Adm. Assistant who keeps the ball rolling.

How to Join

To join the Chamber, simply print and mail this form along with your dues payment.