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When you become a member of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, you and your business or organization benefit in many ways. Some of the benefits are specific and tangible, like those described below. Other less obvious benefits derive from your support of the local economic community and those working to enhance it.

Upon joining the Partnership, you automatically become a member of the Starkville Area Chamber of Commerce and are entitled to take advantage of the many programs offered.

Starkville Magazine and Directory

The Starkville Magazine and Membership Directory, published annually, is distributed to 5,000 members, businesses, hotel guests, visitors, and new residents annually, providing high visibility to potential customers. Partnership members are listed alphabetically and by classification. Members are also eligible to purchase display advertisting.

Advertising and Sponsorship Packages

The Chamber of Commerce Division offers many opportunities to publicize your business throughout the year through advertising and sponsorship packages. When you get the message out to fellow members, you’ll be reaching some of the region’s most influential leaders, including not only corporate managers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and young professionals, but also media representatives, educators, and political and civic leaders who are Partnership members.

Internet Exposure

The directory of members listed on the Partnership website provides worldwide exposure for your business. Upon request, links to members’ websites can be added to the Partnership website.

Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings

The opening of a new, renovated, or expanded business provides an excellent opportunity for publicity. The Chamber of Commerce Division makes the necessary arrangements and invites key city and county officials and others to grand opening or ribbon cutting. After the event, publicity is provided in Partnership Matters, our monthly electronic newsletter, and photos are submitted to the local newspaper.

Business After Hours

The highly popular Business After Hours gathering, hosted by area businesses on the third Thursday of the first two months each quarter, offers an opportunity to showcase your firm and network with other members in an informal atmosphere. Partnership members are encouraged to invite prospective members as their guests.

Committees and Task Teams

Many of the Partnership’s programs are designed and carried out by committees and task teams. Getting involved in an effort that matches your interests is a good way to meet fellow members and contribute to worthwhile efforts within the community.

Local Deals

Member firms are given an opportunity to promote their discounts, coupons, sales, and special offers via The Partnership’s Local Deals page, the Local Deals e-newsletter with hundreds of local subscribers, and social media accounts.

Business Referrals

When potential customers contact the Partnership office, our staff members refer them only to members of the Partnership.

New Student Promotions

Capitalizing on the influx of new students each year, the Partnership provides packets containing coupons, brochures, and specialty promotional items supplied by members to more than 5,000 new students each year, helping your business gain their loyalty when they first arrive on campus.

Partnership Matters

Partnership members stay informed about the latest business news and upcoming events via the Partnership’s monthly online newsletter, Partnership Matters. All members are welcome to submit articles about their businesses or organizations.

Welcome Center Promotional Displays

Members may display their business cards and promotional materials in the Welcome Center at the Partnership’s offices on Main Street where they will be seen by hundreds of visitors each year.

Resource Center

Information on a wide range of business-related topics is available for members’ use at the Partnership offices. Data available include community demographics, local and area telephone directories, a community calendar, maps, lists of civic organizations and major employers, an industrial directory, and apartment guides. If you can’t find what you need, the Partnership staff will be glad to help.

Programs and Events

Partnership members and the community at large benefit from the Partnership’s varied programs. Learn more about the programs offered.

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Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity- Business at Breakfast – every Friday at 9 a.m. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other fellow chamber members about theirs. Hear updates from The Partnership and have a chance to share about other community announcements.

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