Membership within the Growth Association has become a vital business tool and resource for River Bend companies.
Your membership entitles you to:
Add nearly 1,000 names to your prospect list. Mailing labels and lists are an invaluable marketing tool.
Be published in our annual buyer's guide (circulation 30,000).
Attend monthly "Business After Hours" as an opportunity to network and gain new business.
Be eligible for Growth Association business referrals. The Growth Association is proud to refer member businesses. Each day we receive calls asking for general information on specific businesses. Members are the first referrals given.
Access demographics on our region
Linkage between municipalities
Participate on one of our active committees and offer your input on our programs in membership and community development
Attend a quarterly membership meeting that informs you of upcoming Growth Association events and features a keynote speaker
Special event planning assistance
Free publicity for your business through ribbon cutting & grand opening services
Obtain new business leads through the Sales & Marketing Network
Participate in the Universal Gift Certificate Program
Attend monthly Business After Hours and Total Networking events as an opportunity to meet other members and gain new business
Discounts for nominally priced seminars and workshops
Take advantage of value-added benefits such as bulk mailing discounts, reduced rates on Saint Anthony's Employee Assistance Program, or discounts by using Constant Contact
Business to business discount opportunities
Exclusive access to members' only section of website
Free listing in Business Directory section of website
Deduct your membership investment as a necessary business expense
MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAMS
Gift Certificates: The Universal Gift Certificate Program allows members the opportunity to promote their business at no cost. Certificates are sold at local banks and are redeemable at over 70 locations. They make great employee incentive gifts. To participate in the program, members should send an email to: info@growthassociation.com.
Sales and Marketing Network: Members are eligible to receive a faxed list of new regional businesses each quarter providing you with a constant source of new business leads. This is a free Chamber service. To participate in the program, members should send an email to info@growthassociation.com.
To download a current list (including contact information) of New Businesses, use the following link. New Businesses (XLS)
Board of Directors