Why Join The Chamber

1. New Business Contacts: From the Executive Women's Network to the Sales Leads Group and Ambassador Committee, members gain access to over 1,000 North Central Mass businesses.
2. Referrals: The Chamber receives over 5,000 inquiries during the year and gives well over 15,000 referrals to Chamber members.
3. Legislative Advocacy: Your business needs a voice in the region, in the state and in the country--the Chamber provides that voice.
4. Publicity & Exposure: Through newsletter promotions, ribbon cuttings, new member orientations, advertising opportunities, listings on the Chamber website, trade shows, Chamber Scholarship Golf Tournaments & Chamber Program Sponsorships, you will gain exposure to over 1,000 Chamber member businesses.
5. Economic Development: From site selection process to demographic and market information, the Chamber is poised to retain and expand local business. Our Economic Development Corporation provides a variety of programs to help you uncover new prospects, link you with procurement officials and keep you informed of vital business issues.
6. Small Business Development: Targeting the small-to-medium sized businesses, the Chamber houses Business Counseling Services, Chamber Loan Programs, Health Insurance Programs, Small Business Seminars and Worker Training & Leadership Programs.
7. Advertising: Take advantage of low cost advertising in the Chamber Newsletter, Chamber Membership Directory, Executive Women's Network, Guide to Johnny Appleseed Country, and Chamber Website.
8. Chamber Events: Business to business opportunities abound for companies who become involved with the Chamber's variety of events including: the Good Morning North Central Breakfasts, Executive Women's Network luncheons, the Human Resources Council, Business After Hours, the Annual Business Meeting, and the Chamber Scholarship Golf Tournament.
9. Peer to Peer Contacts: Make contact with other industry leaders, discuss current issues related to your business or industry, identify best practices and GROW YOUR BUSINESS.
10. Positive View in the Community: A national study by the Shapiro Group found that 63% of consumers and companies are more likely to buy from a Chamber Member! Read the full report here.