JOIN THE CHAMBER? Who? Me?
I am not interested in the Chamber of Commerce:
If you are doing business in the Long Prairie area, you are interested in the Chamber of Commerce. You
are dependant upon a vital and healthy business community so, in turn, your business can prosper and
grow here. The Chamber functions to improve the economic life and well being in a community.
I can’t afford it:
Being invited to become a member of the largest, most attractive service organization is not being invited to
give away money. You are making an investment on which you get assured returns.
I don’t have time:
All the more reason to make a financial investment. The Chamber is dependent on both financial and
volunteer support. If you are unable to participate on Chamber committees, your financial support will allow
for continued operations of projects staffed by people who do have time to work for the good of the total
community.
I don’t agree with a lot of the things the Chamber does:
Of course not. The only way that the Chamber of Commerce could avoid disagreement would be to adopt a
“do nothing” policy. One of the beauties of an organization like the Chamber is to welcome the diverse
opinions of all residents. Decisions are based on input from members and general benefit to the
community. By being a Chamber member you can better understand the actions of the organization, and
change comes from within.
My business is too small:
Want to grow? Chamber programs reflect the importance small business plays in the community. The
Chamber provides a tremendous vehicle for making contacts with other business leaders. The smaller the
business, the greater the need for Chamber membership.
We’re just a branch office:
Having opened a branch office here is proof that your company considers this area a good place to do
business. This is your home and you, as a branch manager, benefit from the Chamber of Commerce. You
use many Long Prairie Area facilities that are supported by the taxes that result from a favorable business
climate.
I can’t join now, maybe later:
That may be too late. There is intense competition for consumer dollars from other trade areas. The Long
Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce needs to be active now. Heads of large national corporations are
constantly making decisions about where to locate new businesses. We must remain a community
committed to growth and prosperity. That takes new dollars and support every day. We need you now!
I’m a professional person, I don’t need the Chamber of Commerce:
Then your greatest asset is your location in a prosperous community where new people are moving. The
Chamber building business and better business means wider professional opportunity.
We do most of our business outside the area:
Yes, but don’t you make use of our area services and facilities? Many businesses market outside this area.
Your assessment, taxes, services (fire, police, water, etc.) and your labor supply is here. You are an
important part of the community, and we need your support to maintain and improve our area.
Interested in Learning More?
Contact the Chamber office at 320.732.2514, or email chamber@longprairie.org
If you are doing business in the Long Prairie area, you are interested in the Chamber of Commerce. You
are dependant upon a vital and healthy business community so, in turn, your business can prosper and
grow here. The Chamber functions to improve the economic life and well being in a community.
I can’t afford it:
Being invited to become a member of the largest, most attractive service organization is not being invited to
give away money. You are making an investment on which you get assured returns.
I don’t have time:
All the more reason to make a financial investment. The Chamber is dependent on both financial and
volunteer support. If you are unable to participate on Chamber committees, your financial support will allow
for continued operations of projects staffed by people who do have time to work for the good of the total
community.
I don’t agree with a lot of the things the Chamber does:
Of course not. The only way that the Chamber of Commerce could avoid disagreement would be to adopt a
“do nothing” policy. One of the beauties of an organization like the Chamber is to welcome the diverse
opinions of all residents. Decisions are based on input from members and general benefit to the
community. By being a Chamber member you can better understand the actions of the organization, and
change comes from within.
My business is too small:
Want to grow? Chamber programs reflect the importance small business plays in the community. The
Chamber provides a tremendous vehicle for making contacts with other business leaders. The smaller the
business, the greater the need for Chamber membership.
We’re just a branch office:
Having opened a branch office here is proof that your company considers this area a good place to do
business. This is your home and you, as a branch manager, benefit from the Chamber of Commerce. You
use many Long Prairie Area facilities that are supported by the taxes that result from a favorable business
climate.
I can’t join now, maybe later:
That may be too late. There is intense competition for consumer dollars from other trade areas. The Long
Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce needs to be active now. Heads of large national corporations are
constantly making decisions about where to locate new businesses. We must remain a community
committed to growth and prosperity. That takes new dollars and support every day. We need you now!
I’m a professional person, I don’t need the Chamber of Commerce:
Then your greatest asset is your location in a prosperous community where new people are moving. The
Chamber building business and better business means wider professional opportunity.
We do most of our business outside the area:
Yes, but don’t you make use of our area services and facilities? Many businesses market outside this area.
Your assessment, taxes, services (fire, police, water, etc.) and your labor supply is here. You are an
important part of the community, and we need your support to maintain and improve our area.
Interested in Learning More?
Contact the Chamber office at 320.732.2514, or email chamber@longprairie.org
• Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce • 42 North 3rd Street • Long Prairie, MN 56347 • 320 732 2514 • chamber@longprairie.org •
