Membership Benefits & Options
Whether you're considering joining the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce or you're already a member, 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
Which One are You?
Harbor Country Business/Non-Profit Organization
📍 Your business/organization is located in 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 the communities listed above & 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 below and discover how the Chamber can help your business or organization connect, grow and increase its visibility.
Membership Options
Foundation Membership — $350
Our core membership for Harbor Country businesses and organizations looking to build connections, increase visibility, and be involved in the Harbor Country community.
Foundation Nonprofit Membership — $150
For Harbor Country nonprofit organizations seeking Chamber connections, visibility, and opportunities to engage with the community.
Foundation Neighbor Membership — $500
For businesses located outside the Harbor Country area of the 9 Communities listed above that want to connect with and support the Harbor Country business community. Must be within 150 mile radius.
Foundation Neighbor Nonprofit Membership — $225
For nonprofit organizations located outside the Harbor Country area of the 9 Communities listed above that want to connect with and support the Harbor Country business community. Must be in 150 mile radius
Social Membership — $100
For individuals who want to stay connected to the Chamber and participate in Chamber opportunities. NON-Business association. You can live anyway and want to be involved.
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 Foundation Membership?
Every Foundation Chamber Membership includes these core benefits and opportunities—and there’s more to explore.
MEMBER BENEFITS
📖 Harbor Country Guide
- Complimentary basic business listing in the annual Harbor Country® Guide
- Member advertising opportunities
- 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
- Complimentary Harbor Country Mixers, Happy Hours and Coffee + Connect gatherings
- Opportunities to connect with fellow members and local businesses
- Build relationships and discover opportunities to collaborate
🏘️ Community Connections
- Opportunities to connect with community leaders, businesses and organizations
- Opportunities to participate in Chamber committees, initiatives and task forces
- 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 serve on committees, task forces, become a Chamber Ambassador or serve on the Board of Directors
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 become a member of the Harbor Country Chamber?
Now that you seen all the benefits of being a member, complete the membership application here.