Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Information
Mission Statement
The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau vision will support and promote business, agriculture, non profit organizations, health care providers, industry, tourism, and education for greater economic, social, and community growth resulting in a quality of life for all citizens.
Become a Sturgis Chamber Member
We invite you to become a member of the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
As a member of our driven organizaton we strive to provide support to our members in a variety of ways.
Benefits of Membership: Get the Word Out—Market your events in the newsletter, weekly e-mail update, website, and Membership Directory.
Help Make Decisions —Agriculture, Ambassadors, Business Development, Governmental Affairs, and Tourism Committees.
Get Connected with your Community—Monthly network luncheons where members present information on their business or service.
Drive traffic to your Business—Making your membership work for you with this member-to-member investment. Grow sales, support the hometown business community, and network within your Chamber organization. Ask about Gold Card Advantage
Gain Exposure— Free listing on the Chamber website www.sturgis-sd.org , includes a direct link to your website.
Gain Exposure— Free listing on the Chamber website www.sturgis-sd.org , includes a direct link to your website.
Labels— Receive labels of the membership mailing list at a cost of $50.00.
Be Seen in the Sturgis Year 'Round Magazine - A new publication for Chamber members to utilize in marketing. A separate listing of Chamber members will be included, along with 15 articles relating to education, health care, events and the industries that support the Greater Sturgis Area. This publication is used in tourism information packets, relocation requests, as a marketing tool for the greater Sturgis area.
Sturgis Year 'Round In-Room Guide is another marketing tool available to Chamber members.
Build a larger Network— Host a monthly Mixer at your business location and gain a captive audience and future clients or customers. These are planned for the 4th Tuesday of each month - call the chamber about availability or to plan your mixer. As a chamber member, take advantage of the hospitality of others and build your network within Sturgis.
Make sure Sturgis is reading about You—Submit the news and successes of your business in the Chamber's official publication. Use this printed, professionally designed piece that is sent to more than 400 businesses and individuals every month. Members may purchase ads within the Official source of Sturgis Business News or place an insert for $50. In November and May 750 newsletter are sent to surrounding Black Hills chambers and businesses—the insert price for this $85.
Be Seen—Members may display a rack card or business card that is seen by thousands of visitors looking for more information about Sturgis.
Referral Service— The Chamber staff is pleased to refer member businesses via telephone, internet or in our daily contacts with visitors and residents.
Let us help you Celebrate— The Chamber will host a ribbon cutting for new business to the community, major additions or renovations and share it in print and online media.
Get Small Business Assistance— The Sturgis Chamber is this region's business information center. We are here to help your small business get referrals and take advantage of educational seminars.
Put your business at the Top of the List. Take advantage of these advertising opportunities at Chamber sponsored events—
· Annual Meeting
· Business Day at the Legislature
· Ag Banquet
· Pen of 3
· Holiday Calendar of Events
· Business Day at the Legislature
· Ag Banquet
· Pen of 3
· Holiday Calendar of Events
ask the Chamber how you can be involved in these successful annual events.
Be informed—
The Sturgis Chamber has the news that your business can use. Choose to be informed through programs like Cracker Barrels, Candidate Forums, Business Day at the Legislature and participate in Governmental Affairs Committee.
