Emerging Enterprises

Qualifications

The following are considerations for the Ambassador to consider when qualifying a business for membership with the DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce.

• 10 years or more in business
• Formation as a corporation
• Managed by owners or a Board of Directors
• Up to 100 employees
• 10 locations or less
• $500K or less in annual revenue

Perceived Interests

The following are a list of interests we believe an Emerging Enterprise has in becoming a member of a Chamber of Commerce. This list is not exhaustive. However, it does inform the way we determine benefits for this level of membership. 

• Business development
• Business best practices
• Networking Opportunities
• Marketing/Branding
• Capital Acquisition
• Bids/RFPs

Benefits

Based on the perceived interests of this membership level, the following benefits have been granted.

• Tier 2 sponsorship of website and The DAC Exchange newsletter (logo on footer of both, slightly smaller than Tier 1).
• Job postings advertised in The DAC Exchange newsletter (with link to postings on website)
• Invitations to specialized “Brown Bag” sessions regarding Best Practices
• Two complementary tickets to the State of the City, State of the School District, and DAC Annual Gala
• Special DAC Membership plaque acknowledging higher level support
• Preferred discount on workshop/seminar registrations.
• Member discounts at participating office services vendors
• Access to community Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities listings
• Customizable DAC membership profile