New Member Benefits
We provide an additional marketing package for new members of the Urbandale Chamber during the first year of membership. These marketing benefits include:
Free 30-second recorded spot to be aired in the Chamber’s Cumulus Media radio commercial for two weekends ($1,178 VALUE)
Free order of custom pens with an appointment from Allegra Marketing Services
Opportunity to have a display table at a member luncheon or breakfast with an introduction to the attendees ($175 VALUE)
New member announcement on all of our social media platforms including Facebook. Linked In and Twitter
New member announcement in the chamber monthly e-newsletter which reaches approximately 3,900 people
Benefits of Membership
Complimentary and automatic dual membership with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, extending your reach across the metro
Access to the Urbandale Chamber’s 401(k) Retirement Program (MEAP) designed to save businesses time and money in the administration of a 401(k) program for their employees, while creating individual, customized plans
Business listing on the Urbandale Chamber website www.uniquelyurbandale.com and the Greater Des Moines Partnership www.desmoinesmetro.com to generate leads and referrals
Member-only ticket pricing to the annual Central Iowa Business Conference – approximate attendance 400 (Henry Winkler, Jack Stack and Justin Patton keynotes scheduled in 2022)
Ability to advertise open jobs for free on the Chamber’s website, which are also pushed to local colleges and universities to post on their job boards
Ability to meet and interact with local elected officials
Member-only opportunity to advertise Special Deals/Offers on the Chamber’s website for free, which are also posted as “Hot Deals” on the Chamber’s social media
Free social media posts (Facebook & Twitter) for events, specials, new programs, new employees etc. (approximately 4,000 Facebook followers, 3,200 Twitter Followers)
Member-only opportunity for business owners to come together monthly to talk about real-time issues (MOXIE)
Ability to receive timely alerts impacting business from scams to important information during times of crisis
Opportunity to participate in a referral-share group called Contacts & Contracts
Inclusion in the annual Business Resource Guide Magazine mailed to all businesses in Urbandale, all members of the Chamber throughout the metro and distributed throughout the year
Ribbon cutting for your business to celebrate a grand opening or a significant milestone/anniversary
Ability to post press releases on the Chamber’s website and on the Chamber’s social media pages for free
Ability to use the Chamber’s board room for free to conduct meetings ($100 VALUE)
Ability to post a Urbandale Chamber of Commerce window decal at your place of business indicating a member in good standing
Ability to use the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce logo on your website to show affiliation
Opportunity to partner with the Chamber through sponsorships for even more visibility
Opportunity to grow connections and spheres of influence
Professional and Employee development opportunities throughout the year
Member pricing for employees 21-40 years old interested in participating in GenYP, the Chamber’s Young Professional Program
Opportunity to elevate your brand in the business community and showcase civic-mindedness
Opportunity to build a pipeline of leads through the website, networking events, programs and relationships
Ability to purchase Business Directory mailing labels
Opportunity to be known as a community leader
Ability to reach new Urbandale residents and promote your business to them
Ability to invest in the economic development and growth of our community