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Be An EAC Ambassador

Build Visibility and Gain Credibility

Members Only - available to all membership levels

When you are EAC Ambassador, you'll enjoy insider access to the Elgin area business community. It's one of the easiest ways to build your business's visibility and credibility.

Apply To Be An Ambassador

If you have any questions about getting involved, please call or text us at 847-741-5660

Velma Sept Ambassador
Build Your Brand Awareness

Connect a Face to Your Business 

One of the most crucial aspects of a business's success is visibility. Engaging business as an Elgin Area Chamber Ambassador helps to put a human face to your business.

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If you have any questions about getting involved, please call or text us at
847-741-5660

5 Ways Being an Ambassador Helps You Establish Your Business in the Community

1

Builds Visibility

When your company gives back, you are putting a human face on your business and bringing your team to the people who are your potential customers.

2

Gain Credibility

Hitching your business to a familiar fixture in the community helps you establish yourself and your business as more trustworthy.

3

Open Doors To Greater Opportunities

When you're an EAC Ambassador, you'll be at the center of the largest business network in the Elgin area.

4

Improve Moral

Did you know that employees like working in businesses that they feel are socially responsible?

5

Grow Your Business

When you work to grow your community, your community will work to grow your business in return.

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If you have any questions about getting involved, please call/text us at 847-741-5660

What Smart Strategies Look Like . . .

The Nuts & Bolts of Being an Ambassador

Our Ambassadors raise awareness of the benefits of the Chamber to increase membership and play an essential role in member communication and retention.

  • Help recruit new members and assist in retention efforts by contacting at least one member each month
  • Attend a minimum of nine Ambassador meetings annually (Held the third Wednesday of each month @ 10:30 am)
  • Keep your commitment when volunteering to attend Chamber events
  • Attend at least four of our Ribbon Cuttings during the year
  • Present a professional image always when representing the Chamber
  • Help to identify prospective members and share Chamber membership materials
  • Demonstrate a desire to teach, guide, and share and makes every effort to understand all programs, activities, and goals of the Chamber 
  • Represents the Chamber when contacting members, or potential members, on the Chamber’s behalf understanding that you do not sell your own business during those contacts, unless asked by the prospect or member
  • Be supportive and positive of the Chamber, its members, staff, committees, programs, and events
  • Focus on new members, guests, and existing members (not affiliated with the Ambassador Committee) at all events and activities attended as an Ambassador
  • Attend one new member orientation per year

Apply To Be An Ambassador

If you have any questions about getting involved, please call or text us at 847-741-5660.