Membership with the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your community. The Chamber of Commerce is the central organization in which you and your fellow businessmen join hands to promote the projects that benefit you, your family, your business, and your community.
As a Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce Member you will have the opportunity to:
- Receive an additional 10% discount on auto owners insurance through our auto owners insurance agents because of your chamber membership
- Feature your business at networking events.
- Be recognized in the community through our newsletter and annual awards ceremony.
- Network at Members’ Only Luncheons.
- Receive discounted advertising in Chamber Newsletter.
- Promote your business to over 350 members at no cost.
- Be listed in the Chamber Business Directory.
- Develop your own website and link to the Chamber website.
- Participate in legislative matters which affect our community.
- Enhance the quality of life of your community.
- Plus much more!
Click to download a membership application form!
Portage Chamber Mission Statement
The mission of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce is to represent its membership and the business community on issues and ideas that create growth and opportunity for new and existing businesses in the Greater Portage area. In addition, we will provide creative leadership to help initiate community action and solve pressing community problems. We will also foster an understanding and appreciation between the public and private sector in the areas of economic development, public policy and Quality of life issues facing our community. Above all, we will maintain an image of professionalism and one of respect, while providing unparalleled service to our membership.
Advertising Opportunities with the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce:
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Monthly Chamber Newsletter, “Chamber Talk”
- Newsletter Sponsor
- Newsletter Ad: ¼ page-$50.00, ½ page-$75.00, full page-$125.00
- Newsletter Insert: $75.00 (quantity 400)
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Yearly Chamber Membership Directory
- Directory Ads: 1/8 page $250, ¼ page $400 , ½ page $550 & full page $750
- Advertising in the Chamber Directory is advertising that lasts all year long!
- Directory Ads: 1/8 page $250, ¼ page $400 , ½ page $550 & full page $750
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Portage City Map
- Ad Space Available – new issue every 3 years
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Chamber Event Sponsorships
- All Chamber Sponsorships include corporate visibility in applicable print signage, newsletter articles, press releases, and luncheon recognition.
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Gift Certificate Program
- Your Business name is put on a Chamber Gift Certificate, which is free for you to be apart of. When a person uses the certificate at your business, you redeem it at the chamber for 95% of the face value
- Even if the certificate is not used at your business, your name will still be advertised for FREE on the back.
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Member Rewards Program
- You choose a discount that will be for Chamber Members Only and your business name, address, phone and discount will go out on quarterly mass faxes, e-mails, showcased at chamber luncheons and listed on our website for FREE.
Click here to contact the Chamber about Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
2012 Officers & Directors
Officers
- Gregg Sobkowski, President - Hodges and Davis PC 762-9129
- Ann Marsh, Past President - Front Barnett Associates 312-641-9000
- Roberta Tuft, President Elect - Firstcare Consulting, LLC 762-0166
- Bill Krienke, Vice President - Coca Cola Refreshments USA 762-5000
- Cindy Colvin, Treasurer - Meridian Title Corporation 219-661-8100x4942
Directors
- Dave Collins - Opportunity Enterprises 464-9621
- Carol Costakis - Porter Co. Comm. Found 465-0294
- Dave Harman - Portage Township Schools 763-8180
- Susan Kelly-Johnson - Attorney 762-1958
- Mario Lara - Porter Starke Services 763-8823
- Beth Navarro - St. Mary Medical Center 947-6102
- John Peterson - Midwest Family FCU 763-5640
- Sandra Oliver - Porter Health System 263-4886
- Jennifer Prohl - Best Western Plus 734-6727
- Cathy Reed - Primerica 755-4500
- Mike Sarver - Horizon Bank 763-9570
- William Satterlee - Hoeppner, Wagner & Evans 464-4961
- Nancy Simpson - Portage YMCA 762-9622
2012 Committees & Chairpersons List
Ambassador/ Membership Committee
Terry Hufford 762-3300
Awards Committee
Susan Kelly-Johnson, Attorney, 762-1958
Banquet
Ann Marsh, Front Barnett Associates 312-641-9000
Board of Directors
Gregg Sobkowski, Hodges and Davis 762-9129
Budget Committee
Cindy Colvin, Meridian Title Corporation 219-661-8100
Building Committee
Terry Hufford 762-3300
Business Directory Committee
Nick Bella, Jr., Town & Country Market, 762-9518
Susan Kelly-Johnson, Attorney, 762-1958
PCBN Committee (Portage Community and Business Night)
Dr. David Parks, Parks Associates, PC, 763-1499
Mike Lovings, Lovings Heating and Cooling 763-4247
Education Committee
Terry Hufford, Portage Chamber of Commerce 762-3300
Executive Committee
Gregg Sobkowski, Hodges and Davis 762-9129
Golf Committee
Bill Cummins
Governance Committee
William Satterlee, Hoeppner, Wagner & Evans, LLP, 464-4961
Personnel Committee
Nick Bella Jr., Town and Country Market 762-9518
Public Policy Committee
Gregg Sobkowski, Hodges and Davis 762-9129
Snowflake Committee
Susan Kelly-Johnson, Attorney, 762-1958
Website Committee
Roberta Tuft, Firstcare Consulting LLC 762-0166
Visit the Portage Chamber online at www.portageinchamber.com or click here to visit their Contact page.