| Benefits
of membership
Members-Only Services
Small Business Counseling
Free and confidential counseling offered through the Small Business
Development Center at Clark University. Office hours are held at
the Chamber office in a private setting. Appointments are required,
please call the Chamber office.
Legislative Action & Lobbying
The Chamber is a proactive legislative activist on the local, state,
and federal levels. Legislative Action is supported through the
Governmental Affairs Committee.
Members-Only Referrals
Hundreds of inquiries are referred throughout the year to our members.
Health & Dental Insurance
Members can receive group rates from all major health insurance
providers and Delta Dental. Discounted disability income protection
is available through ISI New England.
Certificates of Origin
A valuable benefit to our Chamber members who export their products.
Quarterly Newsletter
The Chamber's newsletter is published four times each year, offering
members important business information, Chamber news and upcoming
events.
Ribbon Cuttings
A great way to publicize your new business, location or construction
to the community.
Member 2 Member Discounts
A new discount and publicity program only available to Chamber members.
Members-Only Marketing Opportunities
Advertising Opportunities
There are many Chamber publications that offer affordable advertising
opportunities such as: our website, monthly newsletter, annual business
directory, community and visitor's guide, and regional map. Members
also receive discounted advertising rates with local media including
radio, print and web.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Utilize our well-attended programs and events as cost-effective
means of reaching prospective clients. They include: Annual Meeting,
Monday Memo, Build Your Rolodex!, "A Taste of the Wachusett
Region", Business After Hours, Wachusett Chamber Open, Women's
Business Advisory Network
Business Directory
Members receive two free listings in our annual publication. 2,500
copies are distributed to Chamber members, placed in high visibility
locations, and used in relocation packets.
Online Directory
Chamber members are listed in our online business directory and
receive a complimentary link to their web site on the Chamber's
web page.
Mailing Labels
Our mailing list of approximately 500 members is available at a
low cost of $25 to members who wish to do their own mailing to other
Chamber members.
Members-Only Networking Opportunities
Build Your Rolodex!
A great way to meet new people and make new contacts. Each program
is held at different locations and times (morning or evening) to
accommodate every member. Similar to "speed dating" programs
set up for singles, this fun program will assist your business in
developing new associates.
Business After Hours
A casual, social opportunity to make connections with business and
community leaders, helping to increase exposure and contacts. This
event is held at various Chamber member locations from 5:30 - 7:30
PM.
Early Bird Networking Breakfast
A quarterly event, allowing members to network and hear speakers
address current or timely topics.
Industry-specific Events
An opportunity for members to share information, including HR Professional
Network and the Manufacturing Forum
Small Business Round Table
Participants discuss issues that affect their businesses and learn
from presentations given by industry professionals
Wachusett Chamber Open
Our annual golf tournament offers a day of networking with business
leaders in a relaxed environment on the golf course.
Women's Business Advisory
Network
A lunch forum for women to network, expand their business contacts
and learn about important issues for women in business from professional
guest speakers.
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