Community Guide Discount Calculator

General Information

• Publication: Annual Community Guide
• Distribution: Debuts at The Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet with year-round distribution
• Audience: New residents, visitors, prospective employees, students, tourists, and local community members
• Advertising Deadline: September 30, 2026
• Description: Produced annually for more than 30 years, the Community Guide showcases everything that makes Hays and Ellis County a great place to live, work, visit, and do business. Over 13,000 copies are printed each year and distributed throughout the community in both print and digital formats. Advertising is available to all Chamber members.

Effect on Business

Brand Visibility

• Reach thousands of potential customers through more than 13,000 printed copies distributed across Hays and Ellis County.
• Gain year-round exposure through placement in local hotels, conference packets, Welcome Home buckets for new residents, employer recruitment packets, and high-traffic community locations.
• Extend your reach through the digital edition featured on The Chamber's website and shared by community partners, including the Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau, Grow Hays, The Bricks, and the City of Hays.
• Position your business alongside trusted local organizations in the area's premier community publication.

Community Engagement

• Introduce your business to new residents, visitors, college students, and prospective employees as they become familiar with the community.
• Connect with consumers who are actively seeking local products, services, dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
• Participate in a publication that promotes shopping local and strengthens the Ellis County business community.
• Benefit from annual publication updates that keeps your business information current and relevant.

Advocacy Impact

• Support a publication that promotes Hays and Ellis County as a vibrant destination to live, work, and visit.
• Help showcase the strength and diversity of the local business community while encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally.
• Be featured alongside editorial content highlighting the best of Ellis County, including sections such as:
  • Like a Local – Favorite destinations and experiences recommended by community members.
  • Savory Selections – Featured restaurants and signature menu items.
  • Retail Therapy – Local shopping destinations that encourage visitors and newcomers to explore and support area retailers.

  How the Calculator Works

  Select your Chamber membership level and the advertisement or feature you are interested in. The calculator automatically applies your member discount and estimates your total investment.

  The preview provides a visual representation of the advertisement size within the Community Guide. Final placement and artwork are subject to availability and approval.