One way to utilize your Chamber membership is to market your business to other members affordably through advertising in Chamber publications including The Chamber News, Member 2 Member eNews, web ads on the Chamber's website, and the newest ePublication, Connect, Grow, Succeed.
Electronic Advertising
New! Connect. Grow. Succeed eNewsletter
Be one of the first to advertise in the Chamber's newest eCommunication, Connect. Grow. Succeed! Sent directly to the inboxes of more than 5,000 decision makers, Connect. Grow. Succeed features news from the Chamber and about our members, including expert advice articles, members in the news and more.
Advertisement specifications
Two Sizes:
1. | Banner ads: 728 w x 90 h pixels
$99/month; $499/six months; $899/annually
2. | Small ads: 120 w x 90 h pixels
$59/month; $299/six months; $499/annually
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Chamber Website
The Chamber's website, grandrapids.org, receives more than 15,000 visits per week, and is in the top listings when someone searches online for "Grand Rapids".
Advertising on the site can provide your business exposure to thousands of potential customers.
Advertisement specifications
Four Packages:
1. | Home Page plus inside pages: 468x60 pixels, $750/quarter
2. | Home Page plus inside pages: 234x60 pixels, $500/quarter
3. | Inside pages only: 468x60 pixels, $500/quarter
4. | Inside pages only: 234x60 pixels, $250/quarter
All ads are 72 dpi, 8 seconds of complete animations. Submit .gif format, or .jpeg (for static, non animated) via email to editor@grandrapids.org or on disk.
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Member 2 Member eNews
A bi-weekly email newsletter used to promote members' special offers or events to other members. Ads cost $50. Click here to submit advertisement and view past issues for ideas.
Print Advertising
The Chamber News
The Chamber News, the official publication of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, keeps you informed about events, legislation affecting your business, cost-saving member benefits, and other member news. Published monthly, The Chamber News is a great way to keep up-to-date on Chamber happenings.
5,000 copies are distributed monthly to Chamber members, potential members, committees, and are circulated throughout various organizations. The Chamber News is a highly effective, tightly focused advertising opportunity for Chamber members to market their company, products, and services to top business leaders and decision makers throughout West Michigan. Ad rates range from $50 - $725 depending on size and frequency.
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Business Directory and Community Profile
This annual publication is a quality four-color publication detailing the Grand Rapids/West Michigan area and includes complete alphabetical, categorical, and who's who listings of Chamber members. 8,000 copies produced annually. Advertising sales for the 2010 Business Directory and Community Profile are now closed. 2011 rates will be available mid-2010.
Advertising in Chamber publications is a members-only benefit. Contact Leslee Fritz at 616.771.0357 for more information and to place your order.