As a member of the Crete Mainstreet Association you will enjoy countless benefits to both your business and your person. Our organization is growing both in purpose and in number. By becoming a member you will become part of a group of community leaders and will have the opportunity to give something back to the community in which you live and work.
Benefits of Membership
- Free listing on our website
A directory of current CMA Members is maintained on our website.
- Free link to your website
If you own a website you can obtain a link from our website to yours. This is a valuable and helpful tool in promoting your own website and boosting its ratings with search engines through meaningful linkage. A link back to us is not required but it would be greatly appreciated.
- Featured Member Advertisement
All members are included in the random rotation of the "Featured Member" area on the home page of www.CreteMainstreet.com
- Bulk Mail
Use of Mainstreet Association's bulk mail permit. Bulk mail requires a minimum of 200 pieces per mailing. See our Bulk Mail Information page for more details.
- Increased Visibility
Increase the visibility of your business through unique advertising opportunities and participating in community events.
- Enhance Your Business Contacts
Meet your neighbors and surrounding business owners. Establish essential business and personal relationships. Through meetings, networks and community events you will receive valuable networking opportunities to promote your business and meet new people which can result in new clients!
- Marketing Workshops Held Monthly
New in 2007 bi-monthly workshops will be held to help provide marketing support for Crete businesses, both members and non-members are welcome to attend. These workshops are opportunities to exchange marketing ideas, cooperate with other Crete businesses to create combination campaigns, learn some new tricks and polish up the old ones.
- Referrals
Receive business referrals from a credible organization and its established members.
- Be Heard - The United Voice
As a CMA member you will be able to share your ideas for business and community improvement, make suggestions for future events and express opinions on current event plans and other CMA interests.
You will also strengthen your efforts by joining a united voice. Your concerns may be the same as many other business owners in Crete, by joining forces we can make great things happen!
- Voting Rights
Members: Any person, association, corporation, or partnership located and performing business in Crete shall be eligible for full membership. Members are allowed one vote on all matters voted upon.
- Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM. We meet at the Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main Street in Crete. Our meetings consist of the current written agenda and an open discussion of member interests.
Whether you are an established business or opening a new business, Crete Mainstreet Association offers valuable services and benefits that can be used to promote your business. As with anything, you will get what you put in to your membership. The more involved you are, the more you will benefit. Join Crete Mainstreet Association Now!