We will be adding many new and exciting membership
benefits and programs in the near future.
Check back with us soon!

With nearly 500 businesses and growing, networking is not a benefit but a necessity at the DAP. Especially with exciting events like these:

• Seminars & Workshops
  six low cost seminars/workshops designed to provide
  expert business advice on a variety of business topics.
• Business After Hours
  Six annual events offering valuable networking and
  sponsorship opportunities.
• Business Exchange Luncheon
  Luncheons dedicated to local business-to-business
  promotion.
• It's Your Business Luncheon
  Low-cost luncheon series designed to porvide an
  exclusive insight into business issues of the day.
• Scramble with Business
  The DAP's annual golf outing.
• Annual Meeting
  Yearly opportunity to network with the entire business
  community.
• Committee Involvement Opportunities
• Community Issue Forum

Communication is critical to business success. The Chamber provides businesses with numberous free and low cost opportunities for effective and targeted communications:

• Website Listing
  Free listing on new and updated Internet site that attracts thousands of hits per month.
• Internet Advertising
  Low cost advertising on the website, including banner ads and special promotions.
• "It's Your Business"
  Advertising in the new and expanded monthly newsletter.
• Mailing Lists
  Mailing lists and labels of the entire membership; over 500 members and growing.
• Business Directory
  Listing in the largest business directory in the Western Upper Peninsula.
• Business of the Month
  Opportunity to receive free advertising as Business of the Month.
• Referrals through DAP office
• Distinctive Membership Plaque

The return on the investment of being a DAP member can be limitless, depending on your involvement. But the guaranteed benefits yield immediate savings!

• Blue Cross / Blue Shield Group Insurance Program
• Medical Life Insurance, Life and Disability
• Additional Insurance Discounts
• Dental Netework of America Dental Plans
• Worker's Compensation Goup Dividend Program
• Business to Business Advantage Card
  Offers product and service discounts at many of our members businesses and encourages people to shop locally. Click here to see a current listing discounts available to members only.

The Dickinson Area Partnership is a valuable resource tool that keeps businesses informed. Here are just some of the publications that the DAP offers.

• Monthly Newsletter
  Providing coverage of current business issues and events.
• Community Calendar
  Lists daily events occurring in the community.
• Membership Directory
  Includes a list of Who's Who and a map of the area.
• Community Profile
  Offers an in-depth view of the area's character, statistical data and demographics.
• Business Counseling
  Free business counseling from First Step business counselors.
• Quality of Life magazine

The DAP works closely with other community organizations to promote programs and ideas that protect and stimulate the area's business climate and quality of life. Whether it is economic development, international trade, or education, the DAP will be your advocate.

• Service Clubs
  Partner with local service clubs and organizations to promote the area and local events.
• School Systems
  Partner with local school systems to develop workforce education and development programs.
• Workforce Needs
  Serve as a facilitator for the business and education communities to develop solutions to workforce needs.
• Service Organizations and Clubs
  Serve as a low cost facilitator and administrator for service organizations and clubs looking for assistance.
• Local Builders and Contractors
  Serve as an information clearinghouse for local builders and contractors.
• Project Funding
  Endorse efforts by organizations and municipalities to obtain event and project funding at local, state and federal levels.

By becoming a member of the Dickinson Area Partnership, your company and employees will have access to exclusive benefits.

• Pro-Business
  Effective advocate for pro-business interests at the locatl, state, and federal levels.
• Opportunities
  Unique networking, advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
• Insurance
  Group health, life and disability insurance plans.
• Discounted products and services
  
• Group workers' compensation plan.
  
• Free Business Counseling
• Activities
  Free or low cost admission to many DAP seminars, luncheons and networking events.
• Referrals for your business

If you are ready to be part of this beneficial and ever-growing organization, simply fill out the attatched Membership Application.

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