• New Business Contacts
• Insurance
• Business Education Services
• Business Advocacy
• Publicity and Exposure
• Business Referrals
• Awards
• Information and Assistance
• Investment in the Community
• Discounts

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Top Ten Reasons for Becoming a Chamber Member

1. New Business Contacts - One most important benefits of membership is networking. The Chamber provides programs and opportunities such as the monthly Eye Opener Breakfasts and business expos, monthly mixers, ribbon cuttings, golf outings, special events, an annual Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide and business seminars for you to network with those business representatives who need your products or services.
2. Insurance - The Chamber offers an excellent connection to group health insurance. We also have discount programs for Chamber Members on Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Auto, Liability and Business Property Insurance and a discount program for employees for home and auto coverage.
3. Business Education Services - The Battle Creek Self Employment Program trains entrepreneurs to start and operate their own businesses. The Chamber's Business Store is available to assist new and existing firms with services such as business plan development and general counseling provided by staff, SBDC (Small Business Development Center) counselors and volunteer professionals.
4. Advocacy - The Chamber advocates on behalf of the business community and keeps you informed on key legislative issues affecting your business through Rap with Reps, and our monthly INSIGHT newsletter, and on our website.
5. Publicity and Exposure - Through the INSIGHT and advertising opportunities, membership directory listings, and program sponsorships, you will gain direct exposure to all Chamber member businesses.
6. Business Referrals - The Chamber receives daily inquires on where to find products and services in the area. Each year the Chamber makes hundreds of referrals to Chamber member businesses at no cost.
7. Awards - Annually, we present the Small Business of the Year Award, The Randall Brock Memorial Award, the Workplace Wellness Award, and the Nonprofit Excellence Award. The Harley Simmons Award is presented annually by the Silent Observer Committee of the Battle Creek Chamber Foundation to recognize an individual who has significantly contributed to the safety and security of citizens in the Battle Creek area.
8. Information and Assistance - The Chamber keeps you informed on local business issues and in touch with other members through publications such as our website, INSIGHT, daily radio sponsorships of the stock market report,, two monthly TV shows, and the Membership Directory/Buyers' Guide. The Chamber also maintains a business library including city directories, buyers' guides, demographic material, city/county maps and many other information sources, which are available to members at no charge. Newcomer information and relocation packets are also available.
9. Investment in the Community - Through the Battle Creek Area Chamber Foundation businesses can support activities like the Silent Observer Program, the Battle Creek Self Employment Program, and Battle Creek Collective Leadership for Community Change, the Battle Creek Economic Club, and the Business Store...
10. Discounts - The Chamber has negotiated discounts on telecommunications, Internet connectivity, employment services, credit card processing, laser vision correction and more. Many Chamber Members also offer discounts to other Chamber Members for everything from estate planning to Chiropractic services.