Member Benefit Spotlight - Office Space, Conference Room & Copier

Being a member of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce comes with a number of benefits, many of which are lesser known and underutilized. We would like to start highlighting these hidden gems - one of which is the use of our extra office space, conference room, copier, and shred box. Let's delve a little deeper...

USE OF THE SPARE CHAMBER OFFICE

• Great space for small businesses who do not have a brick-and-mortar location or access to a good office space.
• Member businesses and organizations can use this space up to ONE TIME per week and must schedule use of the space in advance.
• Can be used during normal Chamber business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm). Use of this space in the evenings or weekends is not permitted.
• You can schedule as little as one hour or as much as a half business day. Exceptions may apply in some circumstances.
• There is no cost to use this space.
• Has two desks, can accommodate two people working at a time. Extra chairs are available.
• Access to Chamber WIFI included. 
• Must bring your own laptop and charger.
• Access to Chamber printer/copier/scanner if needed (see details below).
• Some office supplies may be available (staplers, tape, pens, paper, etc.). Charges may apply if large amounts of Chamber supplies are needed. 
• Must clean up after use. Failure to do so will result in suspension from use. Fees may apply if damage to Chamber property occurs.

USE OF THE CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM

• Great for group meetings, interviews, and times when larger spaces are needed.
• Tables comfortably seat 8-12 people. 
• Member businesses and organizations can use this space up to ONE TIME per week and must schedule use of the space in advance.
• Can be used during normal Chamber business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm). Use of this space in the evenings or weekends is not permitted.
• You can schedule as little as one hour or as much as a half business day. Exceptions may apply in some circumstances.
• There is no cost to use this space.
• Access to Chamber WIFI included. 
• Must bring your own laptop(s) and charger(s), if needed
• Access to Chamber printer/copier/scanner if needed (see details below).
• Use of the Chamber Keurig, k cups, sweeteners, and small foam coffee cups available for a fee.
• Use of the Chamber projector available for a fee.
• Some office supplies may be available (staplers, tape, pens, paper, etc.). Charges may apply if large amounts of Chamber supplies are needed. 
• Must clean up after use. Failure to do so will result in suspension from use. Fees may apply if damage to Chamber property occurs.

USE OF THE CHAMBER COPIER/PRINTER/SCANNER

• Great for member businesses and organizations who do not have access to a copier, scanner, or printer.
• Copies and prints available in black-and-white or color.
• Ability to print labels (must bring your own labels). 
• Scanned items can be e-mailed to your e-mail address or saved to a jump drive (must bring your own jump drive).
• Scans can be in PDF or JPG.
• Fees to use the copier/printer/scanner are as follows:
  • B&W Copies: $0.10 each (colored paper in a variety of colors available for additional $0.05 per copy)
  • Color Copies: $0.25 each 
  • High resolution scan sent to e-mail or jump drive: $0.25 each
• You MUST schedule a time to use the Chamber copier. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Bill must be paid at time of use, we will not invoice.

USE OF THE CHAMBER SHRED BOX

• Great for small businesses and organizations to shred old bills, checks, etc.
• Any Chamber member can use our Affordable Shred shred box.
• Do not bring large amounts of paper to be shredded - our area banks offer bulk shred days several times per year for this purpose. We will turn away anyone who shows up with a large amount, as our shred box can only accommodate so much.
• Contact Affordable Shred at (217) 741-1577 if your business needs regular shredded or has an especially large amount to be shredded.

Please let us know if you'd ever like to utilize some of these great Chamber member benefits! We are always available at info@macombareachamber.com or (309) 837-4855.