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Why Join the Chamber?

We help your business succeed.

The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving the needs of your business and the greater Mercer Island business community. As a member, you will receive opportunities for building relationships of all kinds – from B2B to potential clients to elected officials. You will be able to promote your business with marketing and advertising opportunities. You will also receive the business support from our office to make your business – and our community – thrive.

Member Benefits

Increase Your Brand Awareness

One of the key benefits of joining the Chamber is the opportunity to increase your brand awareness. As a member, you get featured in our member edition Friday E-newsletters, which is a great way to reach out to the local community and fellow businesses. Moreover, the Chamber also provides social media exposure/promotion through various platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. This not only enhances your online presence but also drives more traffic to your website.

Make Connections & Raise Your Professional Profile

Another significant advantage of Chamber membership is the chance to make connections and raise your professional profile. We host monthly After-Hours Professional Networking Events, alongside quarterly joint After Hours with neighboring chambers, Annual Member Event, Educational Workshops, and various community events. These events provide excellent opportunities to mingle with other businesses, share ideas, and build strong professional relationships.

Expand Your Knowledge & Business Acumen

The Chamber also offers Education Workshops monthly to help you expand your knowledge and business acumen. These sessions are aimed at providing our members with the latest trends, insights, and best practices in various business domains. The knowledge gained from these educational events can be instrumental in driving your business growth and success.

Stay Informed & Get Issues Resolved

As a member of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, you will have access to an advocate for business issues at the local, regional, and state level. This includes periodic meetings with legislators and local government officials, as well as member-only small group events with leaders. These advocacy services can help you navigate any business challenges you may face and find solutions to get them resolved.

Get Involved, Stay Engaged

Community involvement is a core value of the Chamber. We encourage our members to actively participate in various community activities and events. As a member, you will have the opportunity for partnerships and collaborations, as well as the chance to feature your events and calls for community participation in our member edition Friday E-newsletters. This not only helps in building a strong community bond but also raises your business profile within the community.

Additional Benefits

Aside from these key benefits, there are numerous other advantages of being a Chamber member. This includes access to business resources, the ability to host an After-Hours Professional Networking Event, an online member directory listing with a click-through link to your website and logo, community and member referrals to your business, opportunity to be featured in a Meeting Mercer Island reel, and participation in Shop Local & Holiday Promotional Events. You also get member pricing for MI Community Directory and Community Map, and the ability to post on the community calendar on the Chamber website.

Member Testimonials

Jeremy H., co-owner of Mioposto Pizza:

"When opening Mioposto on Mercer Island, the MI Chamber of Commerce immediately visited and stayed in touch throughout the construction and opening. We were made to feel welcome and supported and that was very powerful. Opening a business requires a lot of investment and one is never certain as to the outcome, so it is very stressful. The chamber also helped us to get the word out and continues to support us."


Michelle G., co-owner of Pagliacci Pizza:

"I have been meaning to tell you how much I have appreciated the email communications from the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. It’s been up to date, thorough and helpful! We have been referencing it across our entire company as the communication has been clear and relevant. As a business owner on the island, we have felt plenty of support from you all!

Mark O., broker at Azose Commercial Properties:

"I’ve been managing real estate for over a decade all over the state and I can tell you that the MI Chamber of Commerce is the absolute best business advocate I’ve ever worked with and they are very helpful at working along side the city to get permits, approvals, etc."

Margo M., owner Oh! Chocolate:

"The Mercer Island Chamber has been a constant support system for the Oh! Chocolate family since my father and mother, Carl and Gertie Krautheim, opened on February 14th, 1986! You've been here for us when we had so many questions about business on this charming island. The Chamber's assistance and support during this Covid pandemic has been amazing in supporting us in providing much-needed aid through grants and direction in acquiring the PPP loans through our financial institutions. Being part of the Chamber helps us connect with all businesses on the Island and we thank you wholeheartedly for your cohesive support!"

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