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Joining the Alliance will give you…

• Exposure within the business community and the public.  The Alliance’s publications, web site, and special events highlight our members, their services and products.

• Networking – with exposure comes networking – the opportunity to expand your world to customers, suppliers, and professional relationships, through Alliance activities, like Business After Hours(HOW MEMBER SERVICES & Events page).) and the Annual Summer Hummer Golf Outing (link to HOW MEMBER SERVICES & Events page).

• Involvement – Members also have the opportunity for increased involvement in the community and the Alliance. Becoming active on Alliance committees, task forces and other community groups like the Community Progress Initiative shows your commitment to the Heart of Wisconsin area, while also giving you added exposure to other businesses and customers.

• Access – Alliance members also enjoy access to information, services and benefits that can increase your business’s efficiency and profit margin.  The Alliance’s business is helping your business do business!

Why should I become a member?

• Support Economic Development in the Heart of Wisconsin Area. The Alliance markets the Heart of Wisconsin area to attract potential business and industry.  It also serves as a resource for businesses already existing in our area or looking to locate to the area.

• Make new business contacts while attending membership functions. As a business owner, networking is a great way to make new business contacts.  You will have a chance to meet fellow members at social, educational, and formal programs of the Heart of Wisconsin.

• Stay Informed.  Receive regular e-mails and the monthly “Pulse of Progress” newsletter keeping you informed of Heart of Wisconsin Alliance and member news, programs, and events.

• Make a difference in your community.  Join an Alliance Committee or Industry Cluster(link to industry cluster page), helping to create and develop a strong economic base in the Heart of Wisconsin.

• Educational Opportunities.  The Alliance offers a variety of educational opportunities for business owners and employees.  Programs cover topics that are of interest and need of the businesses in the Heart of Wisconsin Area.  The Community Leadership Program (link to CLP page) provides leadership skill-building activities with community education.

• Legislative Involvement. The Alliance serves as the voice of the business community on issues impacting its members.  Communication and networking with legislators takes place at Alliance programs.

More Reasons for your business to join today!

· Free paragraph about your business in the Pulse Newsletter.

· Free listing in the Heart of Wisconsin Membership Directory (link to Find a member business page).

· Free link and listing on the Heart of Wisconsin web site.

· Free picture of your business in the Pulse of Progress Newsletter.

· Free display space at the Alliance office for your brochures.

· Free counseling on business issues.

· Free use of the Heart of Wisconsin conference room.

· Advertising opportunities in the Pulse of Progress Newsletter.

· Networking opportunities through various Alliance functions.

· Alliance Gift Certificate Program – a great way to increase your customer base.

· Business Briefs News about your company included in the Pulse of Progress newsletters.

· Preferred Referral – Inquiries of the Alliance are referred to members.

Get more return on your investment by getting involved!

Membership is a partnership between you and the Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance. You can make a difference in the direction and development of the Heart of Wisconsin area! Join a committee or an industry cluster.