Why Become a Member?

The Rusk Chamber of Commerce is an organization of citizens who seek to further the economic opportunities of Rusk by promoting the growth of existing businesses, encouraging the introduction of new businesses within the community, facilitating the development of commercial and residential real estate, and implementing and maintaining essential community services and resources.

Become a Member

To join the Rusk Chamber of Commerce, please return the membership application form to cbrown@ruskchamber.com.
Click here to download the form.

Membership Levels

Basic Plan ($160 or $40 quarterly)

• Weekly email update with information on "What's happening in our community"  Click here to view Constant Contact website.
• Business Referral
• Opportunity to serve as a board director
• One additional business member at no additional charge as an added value of $55.89
• Listed on website w/your link
• Add one (1) business member for no additional charge as an added value of $45.
• Ribbon cutting
• Grand opening and welcoming window decal
• Ability to participate and qualify for “Business of the Month”
• Promotional Opportunities
• Networking Opportunities
• Your brochure displayed on our card rack
• Voting privileges for Board Directors and serving as a director.
• Window decals of Chamber membership
  

Bronze Plan ($500 or $125 quarterly)

• Add three (3) business members for no additional charge as an added value of  $135
• Recognition plaque showing status of membership

Silver Plan ($760 or $190 quarterly)

• Add five (5) business members for no additional charge as an added value of  $225
• Exclusive banner with your business name displayed on a lamp post located off the town square
• Recognition plaque showing status of membership

Gold Plan ($1750 or $437.50 quarter)

Includes the benefits of Basic & Silver membership, plus the following:

• Add nine (9) business members for no additional charge as an added value of $405 a year
• Exclusive Banner with your Company’s name displayed on a lamp post located off the square.
  Estimated value: $500 annually
• Recognition plaque showing status of membership
• One (1) Network Mixer for the year.  The mixer is sponsored by the Chamber which can be held at the Chamber office or your Company. All chamber businesses will be invited. Depending on the “Mixer” price will range between $100- 150.
• Table for two (2) at the annual Chamber banquet.  Estimated Value:  $40
  

Platinum ($2500 or $625 quarter)

Includes all benefits of Gold membership, plus the following:

• Recognition plaque Non-voting Associate Director’s seat on the Chamber’s Executive Board.
• Shared representation on Chamber Banner which will be prominently displayed at all Chamber-sponsored promotional events.
  Estimated Value: $250
• Add thirteen (13) business members for no additional charge.  Estimated value $585
• Exclusive Banner displayed on a lamp post located on the square.
  Estimated value: $800 annually
• Your Company’s name prominently listed in the Chamber’s website under your specific business category.
  Estimated Value: $500-$1000 annually
• Your Company’s name jointly listed on the back of Rusk Chamber employees business cards.
  10,000 additional advertising opportunities at no cost to the Elite Member.
• One (1) Network Mixer for the year….
  A party sponsored by the Chamber which can be held at the Chamber office or your Company. All chamber businesses will be invited. Depending on the “ Mixer” price will range between $150-$200.
• Table for four (4) at the annual Chamber banquet.  Estimated Value: $80

Other Plans

• $15.89 Senior Citizens
• $55.89 Individual
• $70.89 Couple
• $80.00 Non-Profit