Benefits of Membership

What does Chamber membership do for your business?

It keeps you informed.

The "information explosion" has hit businesses hard. There's so much new information that it's impossible to keep up. Health care. Taxes. New federal and state regulations. Business trends. Of course not all of this information is vital to your business… but a great deal of it is. And you can't afford to spend 40 hours a week deciding which is which.

That's where the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce comes in. We function as a clearing house for information that's important to local business. Through newsletters, seminars, monthly mailings, weekly e-minders, and networking events, we get the word out to our members in an efficient, timely manner.

It gives you a voice.

A single voice crying in the wilderness might have been effective in Biblical times, but in today's ever changing business landscape there's more truth to the old adage about "strength in numbers."

As a Great Manchester Chamber of Commerce member, your concerns are our concerns, and we'll use every bit of political muscle we have to make sure our members concerns are addressed in the proper forum.

When the Chamber speaks, people listen.

And we speak for you!

It protects your interests.

Because the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce maintains and nurtures its relationships with Town and State officials, legislators, and other pro-business groups, we often have advance knowledge of proposed legislation, regulatory initiatives, and development plans. Based on our knowledge of what's best for our member businesses, we're often in a position to offer early criticisms and recommendations, before the decision-making process becomes politicized.

Many times, working "behind the scenes" lets the Chamber achieve some very impressive results that significantly benefit one or all of our nearly 500-member businesses. We haven't achieved "wizard" status yet, but we intend to keep trying!

It improves your community.

If your business is a work of art, then your community is the frame that shows it off. The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce knows that good citizenship is good business. So we're the synergistic focal point for Manchester businesses' interaction with the community. We maintain liaison with Town government, service agencies, and other area non-profits to make sure that Manchester's business resources are effectively utilized to benefit every segment of the Town's population.

We encourage our members to get involved in community-based programs. We sponsor candidate debates and legislative forums to encourage citizen participation in local government and local issues. And much, much more, all to help make Manchester an even better place to live, work and do business.

The Chamber helps grow your business in many ways.

First, as a Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce member your name quickly becomes known to a wider circle of customers. Thanks to promotion vehicles like our popular Deskbook Directory, Town map, website, monthly newsletter, grand openings, business referral groups, business receptions and events, newspaper, television ads, and more, your business is recognized as a solid local citizen offering quality products and services at fair prices.

Just as important, though, are the other Chamber business people you'll get to know. Marketing and computer consultants, lawyers, bankers, real estate, insurance and construction professionals, contractors, personnel agencies, financial advisers, security specialists, printers, cleaning and maintenance services, restaurant and banquet facility managers, truck and car dealers… a complete list would include nearly every local product and service you'll need to double the size of your business… and then double it again. Being a Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce member is like having a relative in the business… in every business!

If you are currently operating a business in the Manchester area, are in the process of opening a new business, or you're a former Chamber member, give the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce a call at 860-646-2223. We'll get right back to you with complete information on Chamber membership. We will learn about your business and discuss with you ways the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce can be most beneficial to your particular business.

And if you're a current Chamber member who's never taken full advantage of all that Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has to offer, we want to hear from you as well. Call the Chamber for ideas on how to get the most from your membership.

Application to Join the Chamber