Becoming a Member
Membership benefits center around networking, marketing, advertising, referrals, brochure distribution, and employee savings. Inquiries received at the Kane Chamber of Commerce are always referred first to our members. Member brochures or flyers are displayed in our office kiosk on a regular rotating basis.
We encourage you to give serious consideration to align your business with many of our area’s strongest businesses and organizations. Once you have made the decision to join or rejoin, please complete the membership application. Dues are based on business type and employee count.
Reasons to become a member of the Kane Chamber of Commerce:
The Kane Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, voluntary membership corporation that works to promote local businesses, supports new and existing businesses, and welcomes new members of the community and tourists passing through. The Chamber is open to the public and can answer questions about our community and provide other services.
Business Promotion:
The Chamber office displays business pamphlets and/or business cards for members. Members are also listed on the website and are part of the membership directory, a full-color publication provided to local lodging and real estate agents, as well as the hospital and local corporations for recruiting purposes.
Email updates:
The Chamber provides information via email regarding loan and grant information, community projects open to Chamber members, new Chamber initiatives, and more… It is a great way to maintain a connection with community happenings and available opportunities.
Discounts on Chamber events.
The Chamber hosts a variety of community and networking events. Some of the networking and informational events have a small admission fee. However, as a Chamber member, your fee is discounted or waived, depending on the event.
Access to Chamber video conferencing equipment and meeting space.
Through a grant from the county, we recently received a TV screen and video camera that makes teleconferences easy. As a Chamber member, you are welcome to schedule times to come and use the equipment at the Chamber office. We also have a small conference table you can reserve for meetings.
Dues contribute to exciting projects in Kane.
In addition to supporting the Chamber of Commerce, your dues go toward supporting initiatives like the town branding project and free community events like parades and ribbon cuttings.
Networking Opportunities:
Your membership allows you to network at a variety of events, including:
- Business After Hours- Networking event hosted monthly by a different Chamber business to highlight products and services that business offers. Great networking opportunity!
- Eggs & Issues- Bi-monthly breakfast and presentation on relevant topics
- Lunch & Learn- Bi-monthly lunch and presentation on relevant topics
Community Events:
Chamber membership helps you stay up-to-date on upcoming events for planning purposes, such as:
- Homecoming Parade
- Election Day Soup Luncheon
- Santa Parade
- Citizen of the Year Banquet
- Women’s Luncheon
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Board Members
Jillian Chittester, President
Owner, Lobo Fitness & Root Bar
Courtney Dangelo
CFO, Custom Built Manufacturing, LLC
Andrea Lanich, Secretary
Co-Owner, The Laughing Owl Press
Jody Greenawalt, Treasurer
Co-Owner of CJ Spirits
Mary Bernhard
Owner, Pepe’s Pizzeria
Tom Haberberger
Owner, Haberberger Disposal
Julie Jackel
Owner, The Crooked Hem
Debra Miller
Owner, Kane Manor Inn
Tammy Zampogna-Liberato
Co-Owner, Flickerwood Wine Cellars
Community Resources
Your business is eligible to receive Kane Gift Certificates. Sold at the Chamber office, Kane Gift Certificates bring new money into Chamber businesses. When your business receives a Kane Gift Certificate, simply deposit the Kane Gift Certificate into your bank as you would a check. It’s easy! Over $13,000 worth of Kane Gift Certificates were sold in the first year! Every gift certificate sold comes with a list of Chamber members, so your business name gets shared with every purchase.
Membership benefits center around networking, marketing, advertising, referrals, brochure distribution, and employee savings. Inquiries received at the Kane Chamber of Commerce are always referred first to our members. Member brochures or flyers are displayed in our office kiosk on a regular rotating basis.
We encourage you to give serious consideration to align your business with many of our area’s strongest businesses and organizations. Once you have made the decision to join or rejoin, please complete the membership application. Dues are based on business type and employee count.
We thank you in advance for your support. Together we make Kane an ideal place to live, work and play! Please call us at 814-837-6565 or email info@kanepa.com if you have any questions. If you have comments or suggestions, we would love to hear from you!