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DUES
Governing Member $1,100 and up
Regular Active Member
a. 200 or more employees $800
b. less than 200 employees $550
c. fewer than 30 employees $350
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The CALUMET AREA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION (CAIC), would like to invite your company to formally join our membership. We believe that with your membership we will be able to aggressively work to promote, retain and enhance the industrial business community of the Calumet Area.
We understand that the economy has been slowly recovering from the economic downturn of the last few years and the hyper-competitive environment causes businesses to make hard decisions and cut back or layoff employees. Your membership is an investment into the collective strength of industrial businesses in the Calumet Area.
To date, our membership of over 135 companies has been working hard to meet the competitive challenges that lie in their industries and still make a profit. In addition, they have made the difficult yet proven decision to move their business forward. Our membership covers over 30 SIC Codes and represents over 5,000 employees. Some of our more well known companies include Ford Motor Company, Sherwin Williams Co., and Kellogg's Snacks but a majority of members have less than 50 employees with annual revenues over $10 million.
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MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL
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This Council oversees those items that deepen and broaden the benefits and services we provide to members of the CAIC. Also, it is the focal point for the planning and evaluation of our monthly luncheons, special events, seminars, company tours, golf outing and the annual luncheon. More importantly, this Council is charged with an annual membership drive, key to the continued success of the CAIC.
This Council is chaired on annual basis by one of our Board of Directors. This year's Chairperson is Michele Netherton of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Meetings are once a month over lunch.
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Representation - The CAIC will represent your business and concerns on a collective basis with other businesses in the area.
Assistance with Economic Development Programs - You will receive an hour of consultation on various programs offered by the City of Chicago, State of Illinois and County economic development programs. These programs provide an incentive to your business.
Warm Referrals - These are organizations interested in doing business with the CAIC members. The CAIC staff not only provides a listing, but the warm referral and introduction to get you past that initial first call. All CAIC members are encouraged to partner with other CAIC members.
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Public Relations Assistance - The CAIC staff will work with your company to develop goals and strategies for your businesses community outreach and crisis communication planning.
Government Relation Assistance - Working with various government entities and elected officials can be challenging. We can assist your business in obtaining an adequate and current "lay of the land."
Resources - The CAIC can assist with many of your issues and concerns from financing to obtaining skilled workers to finding a good local restaurant.
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Meeting Space
AV equipment rental for a nominal fee. Screens and projectors as well as a laptop.
Networking Opportunities at reduced rates. Monthly Luncheons, Seminars, Company Tours, Golf Outing, etc.
Membership Directory
Weekly E-Letter
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