"As a family business, Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano is committed to providing great food, first-class service, and affordable prices. Advertising can sometimes be a challenge, but with the Chamber's Web site, opportunities to meet and network at events and the honor of Small Business of the Month Award, we can stretch our advertising dollars. Plus, we can keep in touch with the changes going on in the businesses around us! Because we are Chamber members, we can see and be seen online, in print and in person."
- Jesus & Rene Vargas, Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano
Ribbon Cutting/Ground Breaking Ceremony Assistance
Investment: Complimentary
Ribbon Cutting and Ground Breaking Events are an exclusive benefit of chamber membership and are reserved for members who meet one of the following criteria:
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newly joined the Chamber
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opened a new business
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moved to a new location
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celebrated new owners
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completed/started major expansion or renovation
We are glad to be able to be a part of spotlighting your company and will assist in coordinating City and Chamber officials to attend. The Chamber will bring scissors (the Chamber also has nine gold shovels available) and camera; the ribbon is the responsibility of the company. Ribbon Cuttings are highlighted on Blog.LakelandChamber.com and in the Forum for Business Monthly. To schedule your ribbon cutting, please call (863) 688-8551, Ext 242.
Open House/Anniversary Celebration Tool Kit
Investment: Complimentary
This kit was designed for businesses who are celebrating a milestone anniversary or hosting an open house that might not necessarily fit into our Ribbon Cutting/Ground Breaking criteria. With information on who to invite, what types of activities to plan and which fellow members to contact for assistance, this resource is beneficial to even the seasoned event planner. At the company’s request, a senior Chamber official will attend and say a few words on the Chamber’s behalf. Instructions are also included for providing the Communications Division with pictures and details to include your celebration in the Chamber’s “Member News” feature. This tool kit is available for viewing in the Members Area.
Member News Publication
Investment: Complimentary
--> Email member accomplishments to membersonthemove@LakelandChamber.com for publication in the Forum for Business Monthly. 45 word limit.
--> Email press releases to PR@LakelandChamber.com for inclusion on the blog and the Forum 2.0. Press Releases should be news worthy and should have broad appeal across demographic groups.
Online Coupons
Investment: Complimentary
In the Member’s Area of LakelandChamber.com, members are able to post coupons, offers or specials that they would like to extend to fellow members and to the general public. Everyone who visits the site has an opportunity to see dealsl and learn more about how becoming a part of our membership network can benefit their business, even though member to member details can only be viewed when logged-in. These deals are visible both from the member's listing and from the Visit
Lakeland section of the Web site.
Visit the Members Area to submit your coupon today! Please note, coupons will only be visible on member profiles. Be sure that coupon requests are made using company log-in information.
Online Member Events Calendar
Investment: Complimentary
Chamber Members have the privilege of promoting the programs, events and seminars held at their location. The Member Events Calendar is available as a part of the Members Only calendar at LakelandChamber.com. Event publication is subject to Chamber approval. For additional information on submitting an event, please see the event sumbission guidelines.
Connect Your Brand Through Advertising Opportunities
Below are links to the rate cards for Chamber advertising in a wide range of media and a broad scope of demographics. For more information on any advertising opportunities, call (863) 688-8551, Ext. 242.