Visitor Center:
A well kept and conveniently located building houses a full-time employee that takes calls and answers questions about local businesses and happenings.  This employee also maintains and distributes information about your business and our community.  If you have brochures, business cards, or other information you want to include in new resident packets, new business packets, or tourist mailings, drop them by the Visitor Center / Chamber office.

Promotional Display Area:
Members of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are welcome to display promotional material such as brochures, business cards, announcements, etc., in the Visitor Center / Chamber office lobby.

Chamber Sponsored Community Events:
• Annual Awards Banquet – Features national speaker, catered dinner and honors Citizen, Teacher, Youth, Business, Civic Organization and Chamber Ambassador of the Year
• Putt with a Purpose Golf Tournament – proceeds support Independence Day Celebration
• New Teachers Breakfast
• Citywide Garage Sale
• Craft and Business Expo
• Business Luncheons with Speakers
• Eagle Invitational High School Basketball Tournament (3 days) - proceeds support boys and girls college scholarships

Web Page:
The Fairfield Chamber’s web page at www.fairfieldtexaschamber.com is an interactive site which provides members with a presence on the World Wide Web.  If your business has a website, it can be linked to the Chamber website.  Members are listed alphabetically and categorically.  Community focused events can be placed on the calendar of events along with city and local happenings.  Platinum members receive 3 month banner advertising on the website as well as key word search opportunities.

Business Referral Service:
Current Chamber members are referred to callers and visitors requesting names of local businesses or professionals that provide a particular product or service. 

Business After Hours / Business Before Hours:
Members of the Chamber are invited to host an event after business hours or before business hours to promote their business.  This provides members with a networking opportunity in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.  Generally, the hosting member serves refreshments.  The guest list includes all area businesses including Chamber members as well as prospective members.

Business and Political Contacts:
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce provides its membership various opportunities to network with fellow members and establish business and political contacts.  Chamber members are kept abreast of state and local legislative issues that affect local business.  Members ultimately become part of a “customer referral service” for future business activities.  In addition, events at your business can be promoted via e-mail to other Chamber members.

Board Room:
Members may use the Chamber Boardroom at no cost during business hours.  After hours there is a $25 fee. 

Discounts:
Chamber members receive discounted booths at the annual Crafts and Business Expo.

Billboards:
Five billboards advertise Fairfield and draw in out-of-towners to do eat, play, lodge and do business here.  The billboards are located in Angus, on both I-45 Fairfield exits and on Highway 84 East and West as you enter Fairfield.

Use of Marquees:
Community and non-profit events may be advertised on the two marquees owned by the Chamber:  one on East 84 and another in front of the Chamber/Visitor Center office.  (Use is subject to approval and space permitting.)

Publications:
The Chamber produces various publications for marketing purposes.  These include the “Vision” magazine, Fairfield area map, Fairfield brochure and Eagle Invitational Basketball Tournament Programs.  Five thousand copies of the “Vision” magazine are printed for distribution at area businesses, at the Visitor Center / Chamber office, in new resident packets, new business packets, at local tourist centers, etc.  The Fairfield Chamber encourages its member to participate in advertising through these means.  In addition, Chamber businesses are welcome to contribute an article for free publication in the “Vision” magazine.

Membership Labels:
A free set of mailing labels of the entire Chamber membership is available to members at their request.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Upon joining the Chamber, new area businesses are encouraged to host a ribbon cutting ceremony at no cost to the business.  Existing Chamber members who relocate, renovate, or expand are also invited to hold a ribbon cutting celebration.  Fairfield’s local newspapers publish the event.  Amongst the guest list are Chamber Board of Directors, chamber members, City of Fairfield officials, and members of the media. 

Ground Breaking Ceremony:
Fairfield Chamber members who build a new facility are encouraged to hold a groundbreaking ceremony prior to construction.  Additionally, new businesses constructing a facility in the area are encouraged to host a groundbreaking ceremony upon joining the Chamber.  Amongst the guest list are Chamber Board of Directors, chamber members, City of Fairfield officials, and members of the media. 

Membership Dues:

Business
1-10 Employees (FTEs) - $ 140.00
11-20 Employees (FTEs) - $ 260.00
21+ Employees (FTEs) - $ 380.00
Additional Business Listing - $ 25.00

Complete separate form(s) for each additional business

Multiple Businesses:  Total FTEs for all businesses to be listed.  This is the Business Dues amount for the first business to be listed (above).  Add a business for just $25 each! (must be under same ownership)

Public Utility/Financial Institution - $ 1000.00

Public/Large Company - $ 500.00

Non-Profit Organization - $ 50.00

Individual - $ 50.00

Special Investor Options (These fees are in addition to the base membership dues above):
Bronze Member - $ 100.00
Silver Member - $ 250.00
Gold Member - $ 500.00
Platinum Member - $ 1000.00

Special Investor contributions, if selected, are in addition to your base membership dues.

Bronze Member Benefits
Special category listing on all chamber member publications and advertisements

Silver Member
Bronze member benefits + Free booth and choice of placement at the Annual Crafts and Business Expo

Gold Member
Silver member benefits + 5 Annual Banquet tickets and Sign Placement advertising Member at all Chamber Events 

Platinum Member
Gold Member benefits + Banner on Chamber Website and keyword entry on site over 3 months

      
Please join the chamber by downloading our membership form!