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Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Membership Has Great Benefits!

The Rock Falls Chamber is dedicated to helping local businesses grow, connect, and get involved in our community. Are you looking for new customers? Are you ready to network on the local level? Want to help your staff gain some new skills? Want to be in touch with what is happening HERE? Join a group of businesses, nonprofits, individuals and community leaders who are committed to making our community a success!

Grow, Connect & Get Involved in Our Community Today!

Community Connections That Matter

One of the key components of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce is community service. The Rock Falls Chamber plans unique activities to help our community. Our events empower our members to get involved.

Growing Businesses & Nonprofits

Helping organizations grow on the local level is a primary function of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce. Opening doors for inspiration, finding new customers, and learning about new ideas are endless.

Amplified Communication

Communicate your message community wide. One e-blast can reach up to 4,500 people! Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce staff and volunteers know EVERYONE, and love to share positive and local messages.

Heartbeat of the Community

If you want to know what's happening, have information to share or need help, ask the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce! We are connected to the heartbeat of this community.

Member Benefits

Marketing

  • Ribbon cuttings are attended by local leaders, and photos and stories are sent to local media outlets for advertising that is free for members.
  • Send information to thousands through Chamber e-blasts.
  • Your posts will be shared to our social media with more than 10,000 weekly reach.
  • We recommend our members first! More than 1,000 referrals are given for members annually.
  • Promote your business to thousands with free ad space our our discount cards.

Business Builders & Perks

  • Get help with social media, new marketing ideas, finding new partnerships, or general administrative issues in one-on-one consultations.
  • Receive free discount cards for your employees.
  • Uncover your strengths and weaknesses with secret shopper reports.
  • Get the word out about job openings at your business.
  • We serve as advocacy partners, helping you be heard by the politicians who work for you.
  • Rock Falls Chamber members are considered upstanding and respectable businesses who support their community.
  • Your business listing will be linked in our online directory.
  • Opportunities to lead in impactful, local roles.
  • Access to exclusive promotions and invitations.

Community

  • Create a spirit of goodwill and make valuable impressions by volunteering for various opportunities.
  • Get involved, promote and meet thousands at community outreach events such as Hometown Holidays, Biz Boo Trick-or-Treat and more.
  • Support your neighbors; your dues multiply in value by providing support to local nonprofits, service projects and improvement opportunities.

Education

  • Join collectives and bootcamps for group discussion on trending topics and high-level training.
  • Educational and networking member meetings are packed full of useful resources.
  • Subscribe to our e-blasts for scam alerts and relevant community updates.

Relationships

  • Meet and share your story and concerns with elected officials.
  • Introduce your products and services to local leaders who will help you succeed.
  • Enjoy peer-to-peer networking with local businesses who love our community.
  • Participate in Rock Falls Chamber and city activities, where you will meet unique and talented people and engage with the public.

By The Numbers

Member Facts & Impact

24,500+
people

annually involved in a community event organized by the Rock Falls Chamber.

280+
members

of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce.

10,000+
potential connections

are available within our membership. Connect to local businesses, their owners and employees, as well as schools, nonprofits, government agencies, and the people they serve.

65+
free promotion opportunities

for members, including e-blasts, discount cards, new-in-town packets, displays and events are all available to members.

70%
of consumers

believe that Chamber membership is a sign that the member uses good business practices, and trust Chamber members first.

92%
of people

see the Chamber as a storehouse of information on business trends and public policy.

2
local students

annually start college with funding provided by Rock Falls Chamber Ambassadors.

Testimonials

Real Stories from Businesses Growing with Us

Membership Rates

Membership rates are determined by the type of business or organization, and the number of people able to access the benefits in the membership. Membership dues are automatically billed each year during the month that a member joined the Chamber. Payment plans are available to all members! Payments by credit card, debit card or PayPal are available for an additional fee. Dues are calculated when a member joins and can be re-calculated each year by calling our office and reporting changes that may affect your rate.

Businesses

Business rates are determined by the number of employees. Each full-time employee/owner counts for 1 employee, and each part-time employee counts for 1/2.

  • Home-Based Business $90

    No storefront and no employees

  • Business With Less Than 5 Employees $175
  • Business With 5-9 Employees $250
  • Business With 10-24 Employees $375
  • Business With 25-50 Employees $525
  • Business With More Than 50 Employees $525

    Plus $2 for each employee over 50

Special Business Types

  • Banks $1,075
  • Professionals (Doctors/Lawyers) Base Rate + $60 per professional
  • Community Investment $250
  • Seasonal $125

    Open 6 months or less

Nonprofits & Other

  • Nonprofit Club/Service Group With Less Than 20 Members $70
  • Nonprofit Club/Service Group With Physical Building or 20+ Members $115
  • Nonprofit Club/Service Group With Physical Building or 50+ Members $165

Individual & Family

  • Individual $65
  • Family $85
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