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Welcome to the Harbor Country Chamber! We’re so glad you’re considering membership. The Chamber connects businesses and organizations throughout Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, and Three Oaks. Businesses within 150 miles are also welcome as Neighbors of Harbor Country®. Members enjoy opportunities for marketing, networking, business development, and advocacy.

Phone Information: The first phone number entered will be publicly displayed on the Chamber website and in the Harbor Country Guide. Social/Non-Business Memberships are not publicly displayed. An optional secondary cell phone number is available for private contact information.

Applying for a membership is quick and easy. You can pay by credit card or be invoiced
Memberships are renewed annually on September 1.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

HARBOR COUNTRY ENTITY is...

Harbor Country is defined by the nine communities of Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, and Three Oaks, Michigan.

Foundation Harbor Country Business Membership

$350

For businesses with a physical location or businesses operated from a residence located within Harbor Country’s nine communities: Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, and Three Oaks, Michigan.

Additional Foundation Business Membership

$225

For a principal owner of multiple businesses located in Harbor Country’s nine communities: Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, and Three Oaks, Michigan. This membership allows the owner to add an additional business to an existing Foundation Business Membership.

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Non-Profit Membership

$175

For nonprofit and community organizations located in Harbor Country’s nine communities: Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, and Three Oaks, Michigan. Eligible organizations include those with IRS tax-exempt status, as well as units of government, schools, churches, civic groups, service clubs, foundations, and fundraising event entities.

NEIGHBOR OF HARBOR COUNTRY ENTITY

For businesses and organizations located outside the nine communities that make up Harbor Country but within 150 miles of Harbor Country®. The nine communities are Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, and Three Oaks, Michigan.

Neighbor of Harbor Country Foundation Business

$500

For businesses with a physical location outside Harbor Country’s nine communities but within 150 miles of Harbor Country: Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, and Three Oaks, Michigan.

Neighbor of Harbor Country Foundation Non-Profit

$250

For nonprofit and community organizations located outside Harbor Country’s nine communities but within 150 miles of Harbor Country: Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman, and Three Oaks, Michigan. Eligible organizations include those with IRS tax-exempt status, as well as units of government, schools, churches, civic groups, service clubs, foundations, and fundraising event entities.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Harbor Country Chamber Members

Foundation Social Membership/Non-Business

$100

For individuals who want to socialize at Chamber events, learn more about Harbor Country®, receive Chamber communications, and explore volunteer opportunities. Individuals may live or work in Harbor Country® or outside Harbor Country®.

This is an individual membership and is not associated with, or connected to, a business or organization. It does not provide a business listing or business membership benefits.

 

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Our 480+ member organization is very active in our pursuit of this mission. All members enjoy a multitude of membership benefits.

Digital 2023 Harbor Country Guide
HARBOR COUNTRY GUIDE INCLUSION

The most impactful member-exclusive benefit

  • VIEW  2026 Harbor Country Guide.
  • The annual guide serves as the Chamber Member directory.
  • Your business receives a complimentary basic listing.
  • Distribution - 14 Michigan Welcome Centers, Notre Dame campus, South Bend Airport, Union Station in Chicago, IL, all major traffic centers in Harbor Country.
  • Member-exclusive advertising opportunities are open in September.
  • Display ads and listings are linked to your website.
HC Chamber Members Mixer
SOCIAL EVENTS

Attend our very popular monthly events

HARBOR COUNTRY MIXERS

  • Network with your fellow members
  • Different locations each month
  • Always Complimentary
  • Libations and food are offered

HARBOR COUNTRY HAPPY HOURS

  • Informal summer gatherings
  • Open to the public
  • Bring family and friends
  • Support a local business

HARBOR COUNTRY COFFEE+CONNECT

  • Informal summer morning gatherings
  • Open to the public
  • Bring family and friends
  • Support a local business
HCC Member Decal 2023
THE HARBOR COUNTRY BRAND
  • Your own web page on HarborCountry.org
    • Customize as you please with your own password. Add photos, videos etc. Post events to the community calendar. Post specials. Post jobs.
  • Share accolades in the bi-monthly member newsletter
    • Let us know of your awards, recognitions, promotions, milestones.
  • #harborcountry on social media.
    • The Chamber re-shares member posts as part of the current marketing campaign.
    • Be a part of the private Chamber Member Facebook group
      • Freely post your news for other members to view.
  • Be a part of the trademarked brand Harbor Country®
    • The Harbor Country Chamber holds the license for since 1990. Collectively the service marked name is held to the highest of standards to invoke thoughts of our pristine area and the quality of life in the  communities that legally comprise Harbor Country® and within the region.
  • Chamber referrals at our Visitor Center
    • Stock us up with your literature.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Advocate for commerce and residency to support economic growth, prosperity in a vibrant inclusive community

  • Promote Harbor Country Living in the area guide and on HarborCountry.org
  • Highlight each community with its own dedicated webpage
  • Maintain relationships with municipalities to support initiatives that create strong neighborhoods
  • Provide a platform for educational institutions to raise awareness of their initiatives and missions
  • Strongly engage with non-profit organizations that meet social needs in our community
  • Identify gaps and areas that impede growth by consulting with business heads and community leaders
  • Network with members to encourage commerce
  • Maintain knowledge of available business properties
  • Economic Committee steers the initiative direction of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce efforts

GET INVOLVED

COMMITTEES

  • Ambassador Committee - help out at the office or our events.
  • Economic Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Harbor Country Guide Committee
  • Marketing Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • Task Forces  - formed under the direction of a committee to meet a specific goal.
  • A Round Table - a one-time meeting of certain members with input on a specific subject.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • 3 year term. Term limit: 2 terms
  • Harbor Country Entity Member: Business Owner, Associate or Individual
  • Available to meet once a month.
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