Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce

1021 Lake Avenue -

P.O. Box 263

Gothenburg, NE 69138

(308) 537-3505

Membership Investment Schedule Leadership/Staff

Mission Statement

The mission of the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce is

to provide strong leadership to its business community

and to assist future growth and development in a

changing economic environment.

The Chamber of Commerce facilitates partnerships between business, professionals, community volunteers and local and state government to accomplish collectively what can't be accomplished individually.

The Chamber of Commerce is an information and referral center for the community and for businesses and individuals outside the community.

The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit citywide organization engaged in promoting business, publicizing the community and attracting new business, industry and tourism to town.

Membership

Member Services

FREE BENEFITS TO CHAMBER MEMBERS

Listing in printed Business Directory...distributed to newcomers, new businesses, all members, area purchasing agents, visitors and Swede Buck participants.

Listing on the Chamber website: www.gothenburgdelivers.com

Invitations to chamber sponsored seminars and training opportunities.

Subscriptions to Pony Express Exchange, the Community Development office monthly newsletter.

Invitations to Business After Hours, Chamber breakfasts and luncheons, and the annual Chamber/GIC/Main Street banquet.

Participation rights on Chamber committees.

Access to "Community Clubs & Organizations" directory.

Additional mailings on legislative concerns, community promotions and events.

Information and referral services on any topic of concern for your business.

Referral of Chamber members in responding to requests about businesses.

Alerts of forged or insufficient fund checks, fraud or scams.

Participation in conference calls with State Chamber and State Senator on legislative issues.

Accept "Swede Bucks". Over $12,000 circulated annually to Chamber member businesses.

Networking opportunities at Business After Hours.

OTHER CHAMBER MEMBER SERVICES

Service Fee Value

Bulk Mailing Permit Use	$15.00/single use $30.00/year	$300.00 1st year $150.00 after 1st year
Business Directory Listing	None	Cost of Directory $300.00 Distribute over 500/year
Internet Directory Listing	None	Cannot be quantified
Business Education Seminars	Average of $15.00	Example: $125.00 to register & travel to 1 seminar in Grand Island
Legislative Conference Calls with State Chamber	None	$65.00 for 6-20 minutes calls to State Chamber
Member Referral on Inquiries	None	Office staff responds to over 1,000 requests for information per year
Newcomer Packet /Newcomer Coupon	$10.00	Exposure to 150 per year: Example: 50 new customers spend $20 = $1,000
Christmas Advertising	None	$1,225 radio and print advertising
Summer Sidewalk Festival Coop Advertising	$25.00	$665 radio and print advertising
Swede Bucks Program	None	$12,000 circulated/yr exclusively to Chamber member businesses
Tourism Promotion	None	$15,000 spent annually to bring visitor dollars to town
Chamber Member Mailing List Labels	None $10.00	Access to over 200 business people for sales and networking
Copies	$.15 per sheet $.30 per sheet	Black & White Color

Other Services/Networking Opportunities

Networking Check Alert Voting Privilege

Color Copies Fax Service

Business After Hours

Annual Festival Celebration

Committee / Board Involvement

Investment Schedule

Platinum	$1,075+
Gold	$815+
Silver	$560+
Bronze	$360+
Base	$245+
Associate*	$112.50+
Non-Profit**	$50+

Quarterly and semi-annual payment plans available. Monthly payments are also available with the automatic transfer payment plane. A $10 service fee is charged for the automatic transfer plan.

*Associates are home-based businesses without employees; individuals; farmer/ranchers; or employees of member businesses or additional businesses under same ownership after one business pays base level or above.

**Non-profits are organizations supported through charitable giving and/or governmental grants. They are organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific or literary activities.

Dues to the organization are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. A portion of dues, however, is not deductible as a business expense because of the organization's lobbying activity. The non-deductible portion is 5%.

Leadership/Staff

Board of Directors

President: Garth Andersen, All-Points Cooperative

Immediate Past President: Charolett Janssen, Mid-Nebraska Realty

Vice President:

Secretary/Treasurer: Lorri Weiss, First State Bank

Scott Bartels, Monsanto

Taci Bartlett, Gothenburg Memorial Hospital

Devin Brundage, Central Public Power District

David Haynes, Baldwin Filter Company

Sally Jochum, Kiffin-Murphy Real Estate

Kelly Schmeeckle, Peterson's Supermarket

GIC Representative/Gary Fritch

YCIP Representative/Joanna Blecha

City of Gothenburg Representative/Bruce Clymer

Staff

Executive Director: Anne Anderson

Office Manager: Beth Ostendorf

Administrative Assistant: Joyce Kolbo