Investment Formula

Categories of membership to the McPherson Chamber of Commerce as of 8/09

General
Includes construction, manufacturing, industrial, retail, service and any other business that does not fit into any of the remaining categories.

  • $230.00 Base Rate plus
  • $5.00 per employee

Financial
Includes banks, savings & loans, credit unions, etc.

  • $230.00 Base Rate plus
  • $25 per $1 million in deposits.

Hotel/Motel
Includes hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts

  • $230.00 Base Rate plus
  • $3.00 per room
  • Motel with restaurant $325.00 plus $3.00 per room
  • Motel with convention center accommodating 250 or more $375.00 plus $3.00 per room.

Professionals
Includes accounting, architectural, chiropractic, dental, engineering, financial planning, insurance, investment advisors, legal, medical, optometry, real estate, stock brokers, veterinary, etc.

  • $230.00 Base Rate plus
  • $40.00 per licensed non owner, plus $5.00 per non licensed employee

Home Based Business - $135.00
Includes business that operate from home, or realtors that want to be listed independently

Restaurant/Bar
Includes all restaurants, clubs, bars, coffee shops etc.

  • $230.00 Base Rate plus
  • $1.00 per seat over 50, plus $50.00 for banquet/convention facilities

Utilities
Electricity, gas, water, telephone, cable, etc.

  • $230.00 Base Rate plus
  • $35.00 per employee for 1-50
  • $20.00 per employee for 51-100
  • $10.00 per employee over 100

Government - $2,000
Provides membership for all employees

Non-Profits - $135.00
Available to churches, civic or service organizations chartered under the Kansas non-profit 501c(3) designation

Individuals - $135.00
Includes education, government, & public service not affiliated with a chamber membership

Farmers - $80.00

Retired - $10.00

Students - $.00
High school and college student participation is encouraged but does not include member benefits.