The Chamber Foundation- As a member of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce you can join the exclusive Ferndale Foundation. Through the Chamber Foundation, you receive one of 15 web banners on our website. You also receive listing on "The Team" page, on our printed materials such as newsletters, and your picture on our "Hall of Fame" wall at the Chamber office. For more information, click here.

As a member of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, you receive a membership sticker to place on a door or window of your business. You also receive a web banner to place on your businesses webpage!

"Good Morning, Ferndale!" Weekly E-blast Sponsorship- Have your name reach a couple thousand people in a month by sponsoring the weekly e-blast. Every month a new sponsor is listed on the "Good Morning, Ferndale!" e-blast. Your logo and hot link will be included in each e-blast sent out for your sponsored month. Reserve yours today by clicking here.

"Good Morning, Ferndale!" Weekly E-blast Mentions-If you are having an event or educational workshop that is open to Chamber members and/or the community and you'd like it mentioned in our weekly e-blast, you can do so. Space permitting, we'll make a one time mention of qualifying messages for members once a month up to six times a year. Click here to view our E-blast Mentions Policy and specifications.

All members receive a classified listing in the Annual Membership Directory. 4,000 of these magazine style directories are distributed throughout the year to members, business prospects, trade shows, educational and financial institutions, government agencies, visitors, hotels, in newcomer packets or information requests, etc. Click here to secure your ad for the 2008 Directory.

Save On Office Supplies

The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and Office Depot are partnering to bring members savings on office supply needs. Members receive the deepest discounts on over 300 of the most-ordered business supply items and discounts on all catalog items.

The Office Depot Discount Program helps you:

• Increase your bottom line with the best savings on things you use every day
• Save 6% on all catalog items
• Streamline ordering with FREE next day delivery
• Monitor your expenses with monthly reporting
• Save time with convenient ways to place orders

Health Insurance

The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce offers members some great insurance opportunities. They can do this because of an Affinity Partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Through the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce program, AGENTS earn a higher commission compared to going direct to BCBSM. 

MEMBERS receive the following benefits:

·         A dedicated service team to answer member insurance questions, process enrollment changes and assist on claims inquiries.

·         The opportunity to upgrade their maximum preventative services from $250 to $500 per individual--a savings of over $250 per employee!

·         Access to the economically priced Blue Preferred Options is only available through sponsored programs.

·         One-subscriber groups can purchase the competitive Community Blue Plan 8 only through the sponsored program.

·         Sole-proprietors can purchase BCBSM group health insurance only by going through the Chamber sponsored program.

Commercial Lines Insurance

AIG

• The Ferndale Chamber offers affordable coverage through A+ rated carriers. 

• Umbrella Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance from AIG.

 The Hartford                       

• Business Owner’s Policies from The Hartford (General Liability & Commercial Property)

• Commercial Automobile from The Hartford

• Bonds from The Hartford

• Professional Liability from The Hartford

• Worker’s Compensation Insurance from The Hartford

Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Members can promote their Michigan business to Michigan customers and you can increase your chamber’s non-dues revenue with MichiganMall.com.  MichiganMall.com has a search feature that allows visitors to search by company name, category or keyword and has four levels of listings to suit the needs of any size business, even businesses without a website

Members save 20 percent on listings with MichiganMall.com and can get their company’s information on the Web for as little as $32 per year.  The Description Listing is designed with small businesses in mind.  This listing provides a Web presence to businesses that do not have a Website.  With the included contact sheet, customers can make inquiries via the Web.  Enhanced and Premium listings add features including Website and logo.  The Sponsored Listing includes priority listing, a valuable tool to ensure that your member’s company is one of the first to appear in search results.  Members of MichiganMall.com have reported high placement on major search engines.

Business Tools

Let the Ferndale Chamber help you stay up to date and in compliance with Michigan employment law with Labor Law Posters and the 2006 Employment Law Handbook.  According to federal law, businesses are required to display Labor Law posters in all places of business.  Your members can get all of the required materials in one convenient kit.  The 2006 Employment Law Handbook is a key tool for small businesses, especially those without  a Human Resource Department.  It is an up-to-date reference for Michigan employment law.  MCCE members receive special incentives for marketing the program.

Telephone Discounts

Verizon Wireless offers participating Ferndale Chamber members its best deal. Choose from their current promotion or take 5% off non-promotional rate plans of $35 or higher.  Chamber members also receive 25% off accessories for equipment and larger discounts for multiple phone plans.

Shipping Discounts

 Up to 25% off

Ferndale Chamber of Commerce members get great rates through DHL. Next day, ground and international.  Special volume rates if Ferndale Chamber members ship an average of 35 or shipments/month.  No fuel surcharges on ShipReady prepaid shipping.

Comerica Park

• Suites are discounted for Ferndale Chamber members!
• 18 tickets
• Comfortable in-suite and stadium seating
• Bar and buffet area
• Computer with Internet access
• Private restroom
• Three Parking Passes
• In-suite catering is available for an extra charge.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Other Great Benefits of a Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Membership:

Networking Opportunities: After Hours Events, Quarterly Business Connections, Annual Golf Outing, Oakland County Chamber Network, Michigan Chamber of Commerce Executives, Annual Awards and Recognition Gala, and The Coffee Connections as well as opportunities to serve on committees.

Group Purchasing Power: Credit Union ONE membership eligibility, Member-to-Member discounts, and Ross Mortgage Rewardz

Marketing Tools: Business Referrals, Chamber Office Pamphlet Pick Up, Annual Business Directory, Quarterly Newsletters, Chamber Weekly E-Blasts, 9 Mile and Woodward Marquee, Special Chamber Membership Ad pricing at the Daily Tribune and Mirror Newspapers, Sponsorships, Mailing Lists, Complete member listing via website and advertising opportunities as well as event hosting and underwriting opportunities.

Economic Development: Free Business Consulting through SCORE and Discounted         Resource Guides

Community Involvement: Assist residents, businesses and visitors by providing maps, Metro Detroit A Source Relocation Guides, and referrals to member businesses

Legislative Service: Participation in Southeast Michigan Chamber Alliance, The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and representation of and assistance to members businesses at the local government level