Membership Benefits & Options
Whether you are already a member or considering joining the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce, this page provides a clear overview of our membership options, the benefits included with membership, and additional opportunities designed to help your business or organization connect, grow, increase its visibility, and be part of the Harbor Country® brand—an established regional brand with 45 years of recognition throughout the Midwest.
Harbor Country® is the unique coastal region of Southwest Michigan defined by the 9 communities of:
Michiana • Grand Beach • New Buffalo • Union Pier • Lakeside • Harbert • Sawyer • Bridgman • Three Oaks
Where Is Your Business or Organization Located?
Harbor Country Business/Non-Profit Organization
📍 Your business/organization is located within Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, or Three Oaks, Michigan.
Neighbor of Harbor Country Business/Non-Profit Organization
📍 Your business/organization is located outside of Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, or Three Oaks, Michigan. & within 150 miles of Harbor Country®.
Not sure? Contact us at membership@harborcountry.org or call 269-469-5409
Already a Member?
Explore additional marketing, visibility and engagement opportunities available to members or revisit what your current benefits are below.
Considering Membership?
See our membership options & benefits below and discover how the Chamber can help your business or organization connect, grow and increase its visibility.
Membership Options
Foundational Business Membership
$350
For Harbor Country businesses and organizations looking to build connections, increase visibility, and get involved in the community.
Nonprofit Organization Membership
$175
For Harbor Country nonprofit organizations seeking Chamber connections, visibility, and opportunities to engage with the community.
Neighbor Business Membership
$500
For businesses outside Harbor Country’s 9 Communities to connect with and support the local business community. Must be within 150 miles.
Neighbor Nonprofit Organization Membership
$250
For nonprofits outside Harbor Country’s 9 Communities to connect with and support the local business community. Must be within 150 miles.
Social Membership
$100
For individuals who want to stay connected, participate in Chamber opportunities, and support the Harbor Country community. Non-business membership.
Applying for a membership is quick and easy. You can pay by credit card or request an invoice!
Memberships are renewed annually on September 1.
What's Included With Your Foundational Membership?
Every Foundational Chamber Membership includes these core benefits and opportunities—and there’s more to explore.
MEMBER BENEFITS
📖 Harbor Country Guide
- Business or organization listing in the annual Harbor Country® Guide for increased visibility
- Opportunity to advertised in this annual publication
- Distributed throughout Harbor Country, all Michigan Welcome Centers and at regional visitor destinations
- Online Guide listing and display ads link directly to your website
🌐 Online Presence
- Dedicated business page on HarborCountry.org
- Add photos, events, specials and job postings to your business page on harborcountry.org
- Member news, accomplishments and milestones featured in Chamber member & visitor communications
📣 Marketing & Visibility
- Opportunities for member content to be shared across Chamber social media platforms
- Opportunities to promote your business, events and accomplishments via various Chamber channels
- Use of the Harbor Country® brand as a Chamber member
- Business referrals through the Chamber and Visitor Center
🤝 Networking & Events
- Connect and network at Harbor Country Mixers, Happy Hours & Coffee + Connect events.
- Opportunities to connect with fellow members and local businesses
- Build relationships and discover opportunities to collaborate
🏘️ Community Connections
- Free Notary Services - COMING SOON
- Opportunities to connect with community leaders, businesses and organizations
- Help support economic growth and a vibrant Harbor Country® community
💡 Member Community
- Access to the private Chamber Member Facebook group
- Share business news, events and information with fellow members
- Connect with other members and stay informed about what’s happening throughout Harbor Country®
- Opportunities to participate in Chamber initiatives, serve on committees, task forces or on the Board of Directors, or become a Chamber Ambassador.
👥 Social Member Benefits
- Connect and network at Harbor Country Mixers, Happy Hours & Coffee + Connect events
- Free Notary Service - Coming Soon
- Chamber Newsletter + inclusion
- Eligible to serve on Chamber committees, task forces, Board of Directors or become a Chamber Ambassador
- Opportunities to connect with fellow members and local businesses
- Be part of a vibrant local business community
Explore More Opportunities & Benefits!
Discover additional marketing opportunities designed to increase your business's visibility through the Chamber.
View Optional Marketing Opportunities to enhance your Foundation Membership below.
Ready to take the next step with us?
We're excited to partner with you—complete your Harbor Country Chamber membership application right here to get started!