West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Membership, Sponsorship, Advertising, & Programs
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Binding Agreement & No Cancellation Policy
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By submitting payment for membership, sponsorship, or advertising with the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber), you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions, which constitute a binding contract between you (the “Member, Sponsor, or Advertiser”) and the WDM Chamber.
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1. No Cancellations & No Refunds
Once payment has been received, all sales are final. No cancellations, refunds, or transfers of membership, sponsorship, or advertising fees will be permitted under any circumstances. This policy is strictly enforced due to the immediate benefits, promotional exposure, and privileges granted upon receipt of payment.
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2. Immediate Benefits & Consideration
Upon payment, the WDM Chamber instantly delivers tangible value, including but not limited to:
Prominent online exposure in our New Members section on the Chamber website, which attracts 20,000+ monthly views.
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Expose in ‘Coming Up’ Newsletter in ‘New Members’ section reaching 5,500 and average open rates of 38%+.
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Public recognition through our high-traffic social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X) reaching over 20,000 followers.
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Exclusive access to Chamber networking opportunities, member discounts, and event participation privileges.
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Affiliation with an award-winning Chamber, nationally recognized and ranked Top 3 in the USA by ACCE in 2022.
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Given these immediate and irreversible benefits, members, sponsors, and advertisers are obligated to fulfill their payment commitment for the term of their agreement.
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3. Membership & Sponsorship Term
- Membership, sponsorship, and advertising agreements are annual contracts, effective from the date of payment and renewable each year unless otherwise specified in writing.
- Payments may be made in full or through an approved installment plan; however, installment plans do not exempt members from full payment obligation.
4. Contractual Obligation & Legal Enforcement
By making a payment to the WDM Chamber, you acknowledge and agree that:
- This agreement is legally binding and enforceable upon receipt of payment.
- Non-payment of any balance due does not release you from the obligation to pay the full agreed-upon amount.
- The WDM Chamber reserves the right to pursue collections, legal remedies, and reporting of unpaid balances if payment obligations are not met.
- Failure to adhere to the terms of this agreement may result in revocation of Chamber privileges and access to events, sponsorship opportunities, and advertising placements.
5. Payment Authorization & Agreement
By submitting payment, you expressly authorize the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce to charge the designated payment method for the agreed-upon amount and acknowledge that this constitutes a legally binding contract.
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6. Policy Acknowledgment
Your completion of payment constitutes full acceptance of these terms, and no separate signature is required for enforcement.
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For any inquiries regarding this policy, please contact Katherine Harrington – President & CEO at katherine@wdmchamber.org or 515-689-4447 mobile.
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Thank you for investing in the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce—where the West is yet to come!