Membership Benefits
Chamber members enjoy a variety of benefits, including networking, training, and
value-added benefits. For more information about these programs, please call the
Chamber office at 978-283-1601 or email
tim@CapeAnnChamber.com.
New
Business Contacts
Monthly Evening Business Exchanges and Breakfast Clubs
provide an opportunity to network with people who may become new clients or customers.
Over 20 committees bring together groups of volunteers on a regular basis.
The
Visitor Center
The Chamber has two visitor information centers. The first
is located at 33 Commercial Street in downtown Gloucester and is open year-round.
This center provides visitor services to about 65,000 guests and offer residents
a valuable resource for information. Convenient brochure display racks promote
accommodations, attractions, restaurants, retail, and service businesses, while
professional staff can be counted on for referral services. The Chamber also operates
a seasonal Visitor Center in Rockport on Upper Main Street.
Education
and Training Programs
Seminars and speaker programs are available for
Chamber members and their staffs to address issues such as entrepreneurship, tax
planning, effective advertising, federal regulations, sexual harassment, and computer
applications. Free small business counseling is also available on an ongoing basis
in conjunction with the Small Business Development Center of Salem State College.
Advocacy
The Chamber is a strong supporter of the business community on such key issues
as taxation, parking, zoning, downtown revitalization, industrial growth and more.
The Chamber of Commerce serves as a spokesman for the free enterprise system.
Exposure
New members of the Chamber are introduced at our Breakfast Club programs and Evening
Business Exchanges. New members are also listed in the Chamber newsletter and
highlighted in the regular New Member feature. Each Chamber member receives a
free listing in our Membership Directory, which is widely distributed to businesses
and government offices, as well as a free listing on our on-line Business Directory.
Thousands of referrals are made each year through the Chamber office. We refer
members only.
Member-to-Member
Savings Connection
Members receive a $avings Connection Card and are eligible
for exclusive discounts from a variety of Chamber member businesses. Additional
Cards for Chamber member employees are available through the Chamber office. Click
here for a full listing of businesses that participate in the Member to Member
$avings Connection.
Certificates
of Origin
The Chamber provides Certificates of Origin at no cost for members,
saving valuable time and money. These necessary documents certify that your products
are manufactured in the United States.
Fitness
Club Discounts
Discounts are available to Chamber members and their employees
on membership fees to the Manchester
Athletic Club.
Health
Insurance
Chamber member brokers can match businesses with insurance plans
that meet their unique needs. Many coverage options are available from a number
of quality providers (Blue Cross, Tufts, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim, state sponsored
programs, etc.). Click here
for more information about health insurance options.
Cape
Ann Chamber of Commerce
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, 978-283-1601,
info@capeannchamber.com