MCDP Membership Benefits
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Membership in MCDP is more than a plaque on the wall…it’s relationships within the business community, partnering to create opportunities for growth:
Personal growth – learning from others, career development, community involvement
Business growth – networking, business contacts, staff and employee development
Community growth – supporting community projects, supporting local business and industry, cooperating with city and county officials for community improvements
MCDP members can count on promotion and support of their business through the publications, committees, activities, and projects of the organization. Members also benefit from opportunities to be involved in the growth and promotion of the community. The lists below are not exhaustive so contact the MCDP office for more information
Promotion
∗ Membership Directory
∗ Business referrals
∗ Membership plaques
∗ Website page
∗ Sponsorship opportunities
∗ New business announcements, ribbon cuttings and ground breakings
∗ Inclusion in appropriate publications
Tourism guide
Restaurant & Accommodations
Newcomer’s Guide
∗ Networking Opportunities
Catchy Friday Business Breakfast
After 5 Business after-hours
Annual Membership Banquet
Social Media networking
Support
∗ Seminars and Workshops
Microsoft Office Training
Social Media
Entrpreneurial Training
∗ Business Counseling and Advisement Services
∗ Discount Rate Programs
∗ Meeting facilities Access
∗ Information Sharing
∗ Data Access – e.g. Demographics, retail studies
∗ Business and Industry Community Connections
Opportunites
∗ Committees
Ambassador
Education
Keep Columbia Marion County Beautiful
Membership
Small Business
Special Events
Tourism
∗ Activities
Mississippi Scholar Program
Gator Fest
Tourism Promotion
Distinguished Young Woman
Miss Hospitality