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Homer Village
Garage Sales
Saturday, June 7

Historical Society
Car Show
Sunday, July 27
More info
here

 

WELCOME WAGON
Do you know a new family that has recently moved to the Homer area?  If so, please contact us at 568-3495. The Chamber of Commerce would love to welcome them into the community.

 
   
   

Now is the best time to Join the Chamber!

Click here for all the details and member benefits
 
   
Chamber of Commerce meetings are open to the public.

Click here for upcoming meeting dates.

 

 

 

Why Join?
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE GOOD REASONS TO JOIN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
How Do I Join?  
CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL HERE.
DOWNLOAD A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE APPLICATION HERE.


MEMBER BENEFITS

ADVERTISING:

The Chamber sponsors cooperative advertising programs during the year that provide a savings to the membership. The programs promote member businesses in the Homer area.

ADVOCACY:

The Chamber serves as a facilitator on behalf of the business community on a number of issues. Affiliation through the Michigan Chamber of Commerce assures that issues will be communicated to the national level.

BUSINESS ALERT SYSTEM:

The Chamber of Commerce e-mail "grapevine" serves as a handy tool to warn businesses of shoplifters, stolen checks, etc. This grapevine is also used by the businesses to share information and share ideas.

COMMUNITY EVENTS/PROJECTS:

The Chamber sponsors a number of events each year for the enjoyment and enrichment of the Community. Among them are the Easter Eggstravaganza, the Homer Hogstravaganza, the Downtown Car & Bike Show, and C.A.S.H. for Christmas.

DEMOGRAPHIC/COMMUNITY INFORMATION:

In conjunction with the Village and Township, the Chamber provides demographic as well as other information about the community.

FUNDRAISING:

Proceeds generated through the Chamber assist in promoting the community. The Chamber participates in several fundraising functions throughout the year.

MEMBER REFERRALS:

The Chamber handles inquiries about businesses and services in the Homer area and refers potential customers and clients to your business.

NETWORKING:

A number of events are sponsored each year for networking opportunities. This time with fellow members is a great opportunity to share ideas, brainstorm problem solving methods and/or recruit that member to be your customer.

RELOCATION PACKETS:

The first stop for people new to the area or those interested in moving to the area is the Chamber of Commerce. We provide a variety of information to promote our area. Along with demographic information, we provide a list of realtors, apartment complexes, school and church information, retail opportunities, etc. Ambassador services are also available for tours of the community, service organizations, schools, and businesses.

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

The Chamber offers opportunities for training classes and seminars through the alliance with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Assistance will also be available to those opening new businesses in the Homer area.

WEB SITE:

The Chamber of Commerce assists your business by placing your information in the Member Directory on the Chamber website. This includes a free link to your company website, if applicable. You can also use the website to promote your business events, sales, downloadable coupons, or even announce an employee of the month.  The tool is here for you to use to the best advantage possible. 

WELCOME WAGON:

Once the new homeowners have moved to the area, the Chamber of Commerce provides a Welcome Basket filled with various gifts, coupons, literature, etc. from member businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for your business to advertise effectively and efficiently and provides the newcomer with valuable information about our community.

   
PO Box 124 • 104 S. Hillsdale St. • Homer, MI 49245 • Phone: 517-568-3495 • Email Us