Mailing Labels: For members, complete direct mailing information to over 500+ Mitchell Area Chamber businesses on ready to use labels for a low fee of $50, allowing you to develop a database of business prospects. Non-members pay $200.
Business/Visitor Referral Service: Each year the Chamber receives thousands of calls and e-mails. Referrals of Chamber members are given to tourists, inquiring businesses, hunters and those interested in relocating to the Mitchell area, the business community and the general population (all potential customers). Members are always referred to these inquirers first. More than 60 request packets are mailed each month.
Promotional Displays: Only members can display their cards and promotional materials in the Chamber office lobby. This offers exposure to thousands yearly.
Tax Deductibility: Membership in the Chamber is tax deductible as a necessary business expense.
Certificates of Origin: Documentation necessary for overseas shipments – the Chamber provides this certification free.
Resource Center: Information resources are available at the Chamber – examples includes community demographics, a community calendar, local and area phone directories, SBA publications, clubs and organizations list, major employers and industrial directory, local, area, state and national government contacts, local and state maps and statewide visitor information (SD Vacation guide).
Advocate for Business: The Chamber is the voice of the business community in local, county and state issues representing the business community in problem solving, promoting economic development, etc. Just a few examples of Accomplishments are:
Business Seminars: These professionally conducted and informative seminars are offered through-out the year, assisting businesses in becoming more successful. Small Business Counseling: Referrals to SBA business counseling with a Small Business Development Center representative by calling the Chamber at 605-996-5567.
P.A. System: Chamber members have access to using our sound system with only a security deposit required.
Notary Public Service: This necessary service is provided free as a courtesy of the Chamber.
Check Alert Program: A email program to notify Chamber members of problems with bad checks and credit cards being used in the community when initiated by the police department.
Community Calendar of Events: A current calendar of events can be seen monthly in the ChamberView newsletter or be found on the Chamber web site – www.mitchellchamber.com or www.visitmitchell.com.
Meeting Room: The Chamber offers its boardroom for use to Chamber members upon availability. Please call ahead to schedule.
Restaurants, Motels, Campgrounds: Noted in the Official Mitchell Visitors Guide. The Corn Place Convention Visitors Bureau and Chamber assists visitors during tourist season finding accommodations.
Mitchell Money: Available in $5 increments to members, community, individuals and businesses. The ‘money’ is in the form of a check and can be spent at any business in Mitchell. They are used as a bonus/incentive by companies, as a gift, or for prize drawings and contests. Between $50,000 - $100,000 each year flows through Mitchell merchants in the form of Mitchell Money and keeps spending local. Please click here to learn more about Mitchell Money.