Marketing Smarter: How Local Businesses Can Stand Out and Sell More
Modern local marketing isn’t about doing everything—it’s about doing the right things consistently. A winning strategy blends visibility, trust, and convenience:
- Google Business Profile: Make sure your business shows up in local search.
- Directory Listings: Be listed in trusted, high-traffic places (like the Chamber site!).
- Social Media + Reviews: Create community and social proof with every post.
- Email + Events: Keep your audience engaged and build face-to-face connections.
🌟 Chamber Support: Local Tools That Make Marketing Easier
As a member of the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce, you get access to an entire marketing toolkit designed to help you compete and thrive—without hiring an agency.
Here’s what’s included:
🔹 Marketing Landing Page
A professionally designed page that showcases your products, services, and contact info—perfect for promotions and linking in social bios.
📊 Reporting Dashboard
See how your listings, ads, and ratings are performing with clear, real-time metrics.
⭐ Business Rating System
Boost trust by easily collecting customer ratings via a unique QR code displayed in your store or at events.
📱 Mobile App + QR Code Tools
Every member gets a personalized mobile app, a custom QR code, and a keyword for text-based marketing—ready to promote in seconds.
🚀 One‑to‑Many Ad Publishing
Use AI tools to push your promotions, listings, and offers across multiple platforms—fast.
🛒 Online E-Commerce Store
Sell your products and services online directly from your member profile—fully integrated and easy to manage.
🤝 Refer a Business and Be Referred
Use your member dashboard to refer other local businesses and be referred in return—strengthen your network and your visibility.
🎥 Business Profile Video Recorder
Create and share a polished business intro video right from your member area—no studio required.
These are not just perks—they’re business growth tools, designed specifically to help small businesses compete with big brands (without a big budget).
✍️ Quick Win Table: What You Can Do This Week
Step Action Why It Matters
1️⃣ Claim/update your Google Business Profile Improves your visibility in local search
2️⃣ Activate your Chamber landing page & QR code Drives direct traffic and engagement
3️⃣ Record a short video with the Chamber’s tool Builds trust and personality with viewers
4️⃣ Post one story-driven social update Boosts reach and humanizes your brand
5️⃣ Attend a Chamber event or refer a peer Builds connections and strengthens your presence
💬 Real Growth Starts with Support
You don’t need to be a marketing expert to grow your business. With the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce, you have the tools, the visibility, and the local support to build a brand people trust—and buy from.
✅ Need help getting started?
Log into your member dashboard, update your tools, and contact us if you'd like hands-on help activating your profile, creating a QR code display, or recording your video.
Together, let’s put Lansing businesses on the map—stronger, smarter, and more connected than ever.

