YACC members are offered unique advertising and promotional opportunities throughout the year.
E-Blast Opportunities
Members may utilize Chamber e-blasts as a cost-effective promotional medium that goes out to over 800 subscribers.
Your e-blast promo may include a link to your website or event flyer.
E-blast graphics should be designed and submitted in jpg or png format, using specs outlined below, to: membernews@yorkvillechamber.org.
The cost* to include a promotion:
>In a Member News e-blast (subject to timing of Member News e-blast schedule)
$25 for a small click-through graphic (1200 x 628 pixels)
$50 for a medium click-through graphic (1080 x 1080 pixels)
$75 for a large click-through graphic (1080 x 1920 pixels)
>Or in your own exclusive e-blast
$100 for a large exclusive e-blast (1200 pixels wide) with YOUR SUBJECT LINE & YOUR INFORMATION ONLY, sent on your date of choice (subject to timing of Member News e-blast schedule)
Please include a subject line and the website link for your exclusive e-blast. Remember, a good subject line helps get your e-mail opened.
Exclusive e-blasts may be repeated once at half price.
*PARTNER LEVEL MEMBERS receive a 10% discount on e-blast promotions.
*PREMIER MEMBERS & NON-PROFIT MEMBERS receive a 20% discount on e-blast promotions.
Member News E-blasts
Twice monthly the Chamber will send a Business Connect e-blast that contains postings from the Member News web page and Member Events Calendar.
This is a FREE member benefit available to all businesses and non-profits who wish to share their news, events, job postings, specials, etc. Posts will be in text only format but will link to our Member News page and Member Events Calendar where flyers may be included. Submit your member news by logging into the Info Hub for automatic inclusion.
Businesses wanting additional e-blast exposure may refer to the E-Blast Opportunities.
Website Member News Page
All members are encouraged to announce their news for FREE on the Chamber website Member News page. Use this feature to announce news (sales, specials, awards, etc.).
Please log in to the Info Hub to submit member news.
Website Member Events Calendar
All members are encouraged to announce their upcoming events for FREE on the Chamber website Member Events Calendar. The Member Events Calendar is intended for special events. For promotions running for several days or weeks, please use the Member News feature to announce the promotion.
Please log in to the Info Hub to submit member news.
Social Media
The Chamber maintains Facebook Group pages on which members are encouraged to promote their businesses.
Yorkville To Go – Facebook Group (for food/drink establishments)
Yorkville Connect – Facebook Group (for all types of businesses)
When possible, the Chamber will like/follow members’ social media business pages. Members are encouraged to follow Yorkville Chamber on Facebook and Instagram.
Hosting & Showcase Opportunities
Business over Coffee
Each month, two businesses may “host” (no cost) which includes setting up a display, handing out promo materials, and giving a 5-minute presentation. Hosts each provide a door prize gift basket for a business card drawing. Learn More
Luncheons
Each month, hosts and sponsors provide hand-outs and are given the opportunity to talk about their businesses. Learn More
Chamber Network Nights
Businesses may host network night events, generally held from 5-7pm. There is no fee to host; ask the Chamber about reserving a date.
Ribbon Cuttings
Newly opened, relocated, or remodeled businesses are eligible to host a free ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber. No fee; the Chamber will provide scissors, ribbon, and photographer. A press release will be sent to local media, published on the Chamber’s social media page and included in an e-blast.
Event Sponsorship
Annual opportunities for visibility at events include:
Annual Membership Dinner – February
New Teacher Welcome Breakfast – August
Annual Golf Outing – September
Biz-Boo! Business Trick or Treat – October
This event is designed to attract hundreds of families to the doorsteps of local businesses. Showcase at your own business or set up a free table at a “concentrated trick-or-treating” site.
Sponsorship levels for each event are announced as dates approach.
Volunteer positions are generally welcome at events and provide a great way of getting to know others in the business community. Wearing logo-wear is encouraged.
Community Guides
The Chamber commissions the publication of an annual Yorkville Community Guide and Membership Directory. The full-color guide is available at business locations throughout Yorkville and is also distributed via direct mail (10,000+ copies) to all residents and businesses in the 60560 zip code. Electronically, the guide may be accessed and read from the home page of the Yorkville Chamber website.
For information and advertising options, please contact Kristin Hawkins with Shaw Media at (630) 272-2930.
Website Visibility: Banner Information
DUE TO OUR NEW WEBSITE LAYOUT, DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Promote your business on the home page or directory pages:
$140/quarter or $500/year
BANNER SPECS
230 pixels (w) x 120 pixels (h)
Banner graphics must be submitted in good quality jpg format (min. 72 dpi)
Banners will function as click-through links to your website
HOME PAGE
Reserved for Partner Level Members Only
Full-color banners appear in a row on the home page; left-to-right order shuffles as page is refreshed
(max. of 4 banners displayed on Home Page)
MEMBER DIRECTORY PAGES
Available to All Members
Banners appear on right column of pages associated with the directory, including Leads Group rosters; top to bottom order shuffles as page is refreshed
(max. of 6 banners displayed on Directory)
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
RIGHT-OF-FIRST REFUSAL IS OFFERED FOR RENEWING BANNERS
PRICING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE