Chamber Member Resource Opportunities
Learn, grow, and level up with practical, actionable resources. Here’s what you get:
Networking Events
- Regular, structured networking opportunities with fellow members
- Exclusive networking events, mixers, and business-to-business connections
- Access to member-only gatherings (Network Meetings, Thirsty Thursday, Ribbon Cuttings)
- A supportive, referral-rich community that helps you connect and thrive
Marketing & Promotion
- Online member business listing with profile, link, contact details, category, and landing page links
- Enhanced exposure across the Chamber website, newsletters, and social channels
- Featured Spotlight opportunities (monthly spotlights, social posts, newsletters)
- Sponsor and event opportunities to elevate your brand
- Member-only banners, signage, and promotional spots at events
- Promotion of your business in newsletters and on social media
- Opportunities to sponsor events and programs
- Inclusion in the printed Chamber Directory
Education & Resources
- Access to educational programs, webinars, and workshops on topics like marketing, sales, operations, and customer service via partners like the SBA, SBDC, EDA of St. Clair, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Eastern Michigan Small Business Network
- Practical guidance and best practices from local peers and experts
- Templates, checklists, and resource guides to support growth and implementation
Chamber Member Printed Directory
In collaboration with fellow Chamber Member The View, we offer our annual printed St. Clair Chamber of Commerce directory that is mailed to over 6,000 St. Clair County homes. This directory showcases our Chamber Members in a beautifully printed publication that has long-standing shelf life. It's another marketing opportunity for you to promote your business to area residents. Deadlines to be included in the printed directory is the end of March each year.
St. Clair County Small Business Resources
Programs Available for Small Business Consulting, Education, Training Programs, Resources, Funding, & Support
Eastern Michigan Small Business Network provides startups and small businesses with free guidance, resources, and connections. From personalized coaching to navigating grants and legal advice, we’re here to support your success.
The EDA offers programs, services and one-to-one local business support to companies that are expanding in the community, new to St. Clair County, seeking out growth opportunities or experiencing challenging issues that are affecting your business.
SBA services include funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.
MEDC works with Michigan businesses and communities of all sizes to deliver the services and support they need to grow and succeed. With a network of more than 100 partners, MEDC propels Michigan to boldly drive the world forward.
Offering No-Cost Small Business Development Services, Resources & Tools. Our mission is to help your Michigan small business succeed. We offer free support with small business consulting, tools and resources. Michigan SBDC is here to help.
The City of St. Clair offices, departments, information, and employment opportunities.
We help businesses start & grow.
A network for a full entrepreneurial ecosystem for startups and second stage businesses in central / southeast Michigan.
We work with start-ups and small businesses to help them gain the resources and know-how to start and grow their business. The Underground is a designated SmartZone operated by the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair.
We work with start-ups and small businesses to help them gain the resources and know-how to start and grow their business. The Underground is a designated SmartZone operated by the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair.
The official website of St. Clair County Michigan. Where Blue meets Green. Departments, quick links, job postings, News, and more.
Small Business Marketing Tips & Trends
Check out some recent articles and posts from our blog.
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Webinar Recap: AI, Claude, ChatGPT and Your Business
AI offers tremendous opportunity, but every technology investment requires balancing risk with reward. Gene highlighted several areas every business owner should understand before expanding AI use: Hallucinations AI sometimes provides incorrect information with complete confidence. Always verify important business decisions before acting. Misinformation AI only performs as well as the information it receives. Poor inputs often [...]
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The 5 Website Pages Every Small Business Needs to Rank in AI Search
Service pages have become one of the strongest signals AI uses to understand your business. Generic descriptions don’t provide enough context. AI wants detailed information that explains exactly what customers can expect. Each major service deserves its own dedicated page that includes: For example, instead of one page titled “Services,” a landscaping company could create individual pages for: [...]
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Lead Generation Using AI: A Small Business Guide
The biggest reason small businesses are adopting AI for lead generation isn’t that it’s trendy; it’s because it gives owners back something they can never make more of: time. And just as importantly, it helps make sure valuable leads don’t slip through the cracks. According to Salesforce’s latest SMB Trends Report, 90% of small businesses [...]
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce to amplify your brand, expand your reach, and strengthen the local business community.
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201 N Riverside Ave
St. Clair, Michigan 48079
St. Clair, Michigan 48079
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