The Benefits of Membership
Our commitment to member service is first at the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce. Each fall, the Chamber develops an annual workplan designed to assist and serve our members. Individually tailored, Chamber programs are offered to members on topics which can be applied and used immediately in your workplace.
In addition to the direct benefits, which we detail below, there are many other benefits that come with belonging to your local Chamber of Commerce. In fact, a new national study reveals that membership in your local Chamber of Commerce can significantly boost consumer's confidence, favorability, awareness, and likelihood to patronize a business in the future. The report, released by the Shapiro Group, notes that in the Northeast, small businesses can see their business increase by as much as 63% as a result of their membership. Click on the following link for the full report. (Chamber Value)
If that is not enough, here are some of the direct benefits that your Chamber provides, in addition to increased sales, for those who belong to the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce:
- Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
- Business Listings and Mailing Labels
- Business Recognition Programs
- Collaborative Advertising
- Community Events and Activities
- Free use of Conference Facilities
- Economic Development Committee
- Free Confidential Business Counseling
- Health & Dental Insurance Plans
- Legislative Affairs Committee
- Member to Member Discount Program
- Technical Assistance Programs
- Trade Show/Exposition Booths
- Members Only Referral Service
- Membership Directory
- Membership Map
- Membership Newsletter
- Online Membership Directory
- Certificates of Origin
- National Contacts and Information
- Sales Leads Group
- Notary Public Services
- Resource Information
- Ribbon Cutting Programs
- Seminars and Workshops
- Standard Mail Permit for Members Use
Your Chamber is committed to the growth and prosperity of all our members businesses. That is why the Chamber provides the most comprehensive services and programs available today for our area businesses. From technical support and small business counseling to direct services such as health and dental insurance plans, the Greater Gardner Chamber is the source of Business Assistance and Support in the Greater Gardner area.
We are pleased that you have taken the time to consider investing with the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, and invite and encourage you to review the valuable information contained in our website, or in our Member Resource Packet. In addition, look at what our members have to say about your Chamber of Commerce (click here- requires Acrobat Reader).
Your consideration and decision to invest in the Greater Gardner Chamber means a great deal to us. As such, we welcome and encourage your active participation in helping our area businesses grow. We hope this information will encourage you to participate in one or more of the programs we offer and contact the Chamber for more information on how to become involved with the Chamber’s programs and services. We invite you to share your ideas, thoughts and concerns as we work together to make Greater Gardner a better place to work and to live.
Again, thank you for your continued interest in and support of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce.