What’s In It For Your Business
Membership in the Chamber of Commerce provides a united effort to improve Watertown and the surrounding region. We tailor the scope and variety of our activities depending on the needs of our community.
Marketing & Visibility For Your Business
Business of the Week
Two Chamber Members are featured weekly in the Coteau Shopper and the Watertown Public Opinion; highlighting what your business has to offer our community.
Chamber of Commerce Directory
Your business name, address, and a fifteen word description is listed in this official publication, exclusive to members only. In addition each member receives this publication FREE of charge annually!
Chamber Website
Every member is listed along with their ten to fifteen word business description. We have over 10,000 visitors monthly to www.watertownsd.com. We also have the ability to add a link to your website for free. Call us today!
Referrals To Our Membership
Each year we receive hundreds of inquiries about products and services offered by businesses in our community. This is our opportunity to send you business! Only Chamber members are referred. Do not miss out on this valuable opportunity to reach customers.
Sponsored Special Events
The Chamber of Commerce offers various sponsorship opportunities within the community, including the Watertown Winter Farm Show, Adopt a First Grade, Kampeska Wing Fling, New Teacher’s Luncheon, the Chamber Annual Meeting and Dessert Auction, Santa’s Great Giveaway, and Commitment to Excellence.
Advertising Opportunities
A special opportunity unique to members only, to purchase ad space in the monthly newsletter, weekly newsletter, website and/or the Chamber of Commerce annual membership directory. Each month over 1,000 copies of the Chamber Advantage are emailed to our members in Watertown and the surrounding communities.
Networking For Your Business
Chamber After Five Socials
An event hosted by Chamber members twice a month designed as a time to cultivate new business relationships and meet with new customers and potential clients. Socialize with over 1,000 colleagues in the area.
Membership Showcase
This showcase gives businesses who are not equipped to host Chamber After 5 Socials the opportunity to take part in a special event creating the ideal atmosphere to present your business to the rest of our membership. Both Corporate hosts and Co-Hosts opportunities are available.
Watertown Day at the Legislature
This event is held each February and gives Chamber Members a chance to observe the legislative process in Pierre. This is an excellent venue to discuss the current issues with lawmakers and make sure your voice is heard.
Representation of the Issues
The Chamber of Commerce works diligently to stay current on issues that affect our members and the way they conduct business. The Chamber acts as a spokesperson on issues of taxation and legislation that effects our community.
You As A Leader In The Business Community
Volunteer Opportunities
The Chamber of Commerce consists of a number of different committees that affect every aspect of business; this is a great chance to get involved in the thriving community.
Leadership Watertown
This program is the Chamber’s answer to the constant need of developing of community leaders. This training series comes with the highest of recommendation from its graduates.
Committee Involvement
With ten committees to become involved in, you are sure to find one that sparks your interest, and one where your input would be valuable.
Business Workshops and Training Seminars
Each year the Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a wide range of workshops and training sessions to accommodate the needs of both business owners in our community as wells as their employees.
Exclusive To Chamber Members
Chamber of Commerce Membership Plaque
A proud way to identify your business as a chamber member. It represents your company’s commitment to the future of our business community.
Watertown Gift Certificates
Membership gives you the ability to accept “Watertown Bucks” in your place of business. Last year over $250,000 in Watertown Bucks were spent in the businesses of our members.
Special Event Assistance
The Chamber office is a great resource to assist your company in its ground breaking, ribbon cutting, and grand opening celebrations. Introduce your new or expanding business to the Watertown community. Ceremonies are held FREE of charge to Chamber members. Coverage for ribbon cutting and grand openings are also published in our monthly newsletter as well as our webpage.
Monthly Newsletter
As a member you will receive our monthly newsletter The Chamber Advantage to keep you up to date on what is happening in the Watertown business community.
Membership Listings
An entire list of members is available at no cost and mailing labels are available at a nominal fee to our members.
“What’s Happening” Weekly Calendar
Each week an e-mail is sent to the Chamber membership to inform you on activities happening that week in the Watertown area.
Special Discounts
Chamber membership includes special discounts to its members including a Watertown Winter Farm Show exhibitors discount, discounts on additional copies of the membership directory, as well as other discounts on seminars and workshops throughout the year.