|
 |
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce is one of the premier business organizations in the greater Boston area. The Chamber works on behalf of hundreds of businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry in the region to stimulate economic growth, create new opportunities for our members, and build a more inclusive business landscape.
Members of the Chamber enjoy a wide range of benefits, from advocacy to networking, to professional development and innovative value-driven programs. They include:
- Business contacts networking at chamber events – meet new potential customers
- Phone and email referrals from the chamber – the Chamber points people to you
- Member-to-member business – Chamber members do business with other members
- Access to group health and dental insurance plans (and maybe even ways to help pay for it!)
- Chamber weekly email “eChronicle” newsletter, with Chamber, community, and business news
- Opportunities to market your company through exclusive sponsorships and advertising
- Valuable information at chamber seminars and workshops - marketing, financing, permitting, etc.
- Access to legislative connections - the Chamber works closely with city/state elected officials
- The Chamber is your voice on matters of importance to the business community
- Chances to obtain letters of support from the Chamber on zoning, permitting, and licensing issues
- Participate on Chamber committees - impact the community and increase your social networks
- Great price on purchase of the full set of chamber mailing labels (members only!)
- Chamber help in arranging grand openings, ribbon cuttings, and anniversary receptions
- Chamber listing of partial press releases submitted by members, in email updates
- Information on how to acquire funds for storefront or light industrial/commercial unit improvement
- Seal of approval - placing the Chamber decal on your storefront window puts customers at ease
- Use our Resource Center, for discounted paper copies, Internet usage, and finding out how to become eligible for bids from Massport and the City of Boston
- Discounted Certificates of Origin for international freight forwarders
- 10% discount on East Boston Telephone Directory advertising
- Bold listing in the annual East Boston Telephone Directory
- Ability to post for free on the Chamber’s Online Job Forum
- Two listings on the Chamber website directory
- Link from our website to your website
- And much more!
PLUS, your membership also helps the Chamber support the entire community:
- The Chamber makes thousands of dollars worth of contributions to East Boston schools, athletic and other teams, and non-profit organizations each year.
- Countless Chamber members volunteer for other charitable causes and events throughout the year here in the neighborhood – for the schools, Y.M.C.A., Kiwanis, Rotary, and Piers Park Sailing Center, to name just a few.
- The Chamber leads annual holiday activities, including a Santa Claus parade through the streets and festive holiday lighting in the major business districts.
- The Chamber is also a major supporter of the biannual Columbus Day Parade.
|
