Chamber Membership
Benefits to investing in the Chamber.
Membership Media Kit
There are many reasons to invest in membership. Click on the Media Kit on how to enhance your business.
Communication
Newsletters, weekly media reports in the newspaper, local newspaper features, local cable channel reports and business correspondence.
Economic Development
Assistance with member expansion or relocation projects. Tourism promotion. Community quality of life projects and beautification.
Educational Opportunities
Free one on one small business counseling provided by the Small Business Development Center – UWO plus affordable educational workshops and programs.
Advertising Opportunities
Free promotional features in the Chamber newsletter, local newspaper and Chamber and community events. Joint advertising programs in the newspapers, on the radio and using direct mail.
Internet Visibility
Member’s name, address, phone, and contact name listed alphabetically and by the service they provide on the Chamber website: www.newlondonchamber.com.
Member Discounts
Advertising discounts, Visitors Guide, event participation and educational workshops. Members are encouraged to offer member-to-member discounts that will be promoted in the newsletter and on the website.
Networking Opportunities
Join us the third Wednesday of every month at Familiar Grounds for coffee and networking. Share business updates and business cards with other New London and surrounding area businesses. The entire membership and guests are welcome!
Referrals
The Chamber answers thousands of calls per year and always refers Chamber members first! Notify the Chamber when you offer new products and services.
Resource Center
If we don’t have the answer, we’ll find it! Visitor info, relocation packets, business information, up-to-date fishing conditions, local up-coming events, phone numbers for other Chambers and tourist centers plus Chamber member business mailing labels.
Voice
Your Chamber is a voice at local City staff and Council meetings, involved in community events and active in business development issues.
New London Connect App
Stay up-to-date with news, announcements and upcoming events from the New London Chamber of Commerce, School District and City
Watch VideoSponsorship Opportunities
Opportunities vary so that they can fit your needs and budget.
Networking Opportunities
These are great ways to get your name, business or organization out in front of the community.
Tourism Efforts
The Chamber office serves as New London’s Visitor Welcome Center and contact for New London Tourism Commission providing New London brochures, advertising and other promotional materials. In addition, New London information packets are mailed to prospective visitors and potential residents moving to our area. See www.newlondontourism.com for information.
The New London Area Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Waupaca County Visitor and Promotional Council and works to distribute 60,000 Waupaca County Visitors Guides each year. New London is represented at multiple sport shows in Milwaukee and Illinois promoting the New London area and all that it has to offer visitors and sportsmen.
Board of Directors
Meet on a monthly or as needed basis.
Purpose: To give overall direction to the activities of the organization and set the policies.
The Board consists of not less than 10 and not more than 15 members and includes the following elected officers; President, President-Elect, Vice-President, and Treasurer.
Chamber Bucks
What is a Chamber Buck? – It is a certificate / check that is redeemed at a Chamber members’ business for service and / or merchandise.
Where can they be purchased? – Call or stop at the Chamber office. Can be made for any dollar amount.
How do I know where to redeem them? – Click here to see the list of Chamber members that accept Chamber Bucks for services and / or merchandise.
As a redeeming Chamber member, simply deposit the Chamber Buck like a check. They are bar coded and will be reimbursed by our Chamber Buck account.
Businesses, clubs, organizations and individuals are using Chamber Bucks.
Give them as an incentive program award, for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas gifts, or just because. Call us and we will have them ready for your pickup.
Business / Education Alliance
The Chamber works with the School District of New London and the Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation to create lines of communication between the schools and local businesses. Our goal is to form relationships and educate students, staff and parents about the vast amount of opportunity the New London workforce has to offer.
Not only do we partner with the School District for an annual career fair, but the Chamber provides a variety of resources and tools for both businesses and students allowing them to connect and learn from each other.
NEW in 2023, Inspire Waupaca County – Inspire represents an approach to teen workforce training that centers relationship-building between employers and students as the key to an effective talent pipeline within our county. All Chamber members receive a 25% discount. Read more here.
Chamber Committees
All Committees meet on a monthly or as needed basis.
Ambassador / Membership Committee
Purpose: To uphold the continued responsibility of welcoming new businesses to our community and to the Chamber. Coordinate Chamber networking events. Lead ongoing membership recruitment and retention. This committee is the eyes and ears of the Chamber, promoting the benefits of membership and evaluating member satisfaction.
Chamber Networking
Objective: To learn about what’s happening with the Chamber and each other. Each attendee is given the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business and share something about their business that they want others to know. Use this opportunity to promote yourself and educate yourself with the offerings of other Chamber members. All Chamber members are invited AND encouraged to attend!
Event Committees
Role: To coordinate Chamber hosted community events such as Women’s Wellness Walk, Chamber Beer Tasting, Chamber Golf Outing, Fall Family Fest and Winter Wonderland on the Wolf.
Revitalization Subcommittee
Mission: To identify best practices for building rural prosperity and community pride throughout the New London area.
Vision: To foster a vibrant, prosperous and growing New London area through extraordinary community development.
Community Guide Advertising
Advertising opportunity is available to our Chamber Members only. For more details and pricing information, please contact the Chamber.
A great way to reach your target market!
Chamber Loyalty Program
What is the Loyalty Program? – It is a member-to-member discount program in which our members in good standing offer special discounts to other Chamber members and their employees.
What are the discounts? – Participating members design their own discount. Discounts are on going and the members have the option to continue, revise or remove their discount from the program.
How do I receive the discounts? Visit the Loyalty Program on our website main page for discounts!
How do I participate? Complete a Loyalty Program agreement form and return it to the Chamber office.
To learn more about this program or to register your businesses discount, please visit our Loyalty Program page!
Businesses, clubs, organizations and individuals are taking advantage of the Loyalty program. Call us and we will assist you in designing a discount.
Benefits Overview
Chamber Loyalty Discount Program
Chamber Bucks Program – Over $120,000 sold in 2020!
Communication – website, newsletter, app, marquee, and community announcements
Community Events – Women’s Wellness Walk, Beer Tasting Event, Wheels on Water Street, Fall Fest, Winter Wonderland on the Wolf, and more
Economic Development
Free Monthly Educational Opportunities
Ribbon Cutting – Grand Openings
Group Marketing Programs
Media Exposure – Photos / Editorials, Newspaper, Radio and local Cable channel
Network Alert
Networking and other Social Opportunities
Referrals
Shop New London Campaign
Tourism Center
We are a member of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Association (WCCE), the Waupaca County Visitor & Promotional Council, and the New London Tourism Commission.
New London Area Chamber of Commerce
420 N. Shawano St., New London, WI 54961
Phone: (920) 982-5822 ● Fax: (920) 982-6344
Director@NewLondonChamber.com