9 Reasons to join the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

I always tell business owners in the Greater New Bedford area that there are four investments that provide the biggest return: advertise with NewBedfordGuide.com, join Downtown New Bedford Inc. ($100/year), join AHA! ($100/year) and become a New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce member ($285 or more). Combined, the last three cost around $500 and are a great way to get promoted by three fabulous non-profits year round. If your business is not downtown, you may not benefit as much with a Downtown New Bedford Inc. or AHA! membership, but at $100 it is still cheap. Everyone can benefit from NewBedfordGuide.com advertising or a Chamber membership.

NewBedfordGuide.com is proud to be one of the featured incentives to join the Chamber this year during their membership drive. Join the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce between June 10-13 and receive $3,000+ in benefits to include a business shout-out on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page to 34,000+ followers. Other incentives include marketing packages for the southcoasttoday.com, The Real Estate Book, SouthCoast Business Bulletin, Fall River Herald News, and 15 other items. Here’s the list of incentives this year:

If you are interested in becoming a member and want these incentives e-mail info@newbedfordguide.com.

Here are 9 reasons to join the “Chamber” this year.

1. The $3,000+ in incentives listed above.
2. Chamber Membership Directory – Your company gets listed in the “yellow pages” of Chamber Members and online: http://members.newbedfordchamber.com/list/
3. Networking – The is a monthly Business After Hours (http://newbedfordchamber.com/business-after-hours/) and several other events throughout the year. Check out their photo gallery of past networking events: http://newbedfordchamber.com/photo-gallery/.
4. Training – The Chamber offers seminars, workshops, and other meetings. Check out their event calendar: http://members.newbedfordchamber.com/events/
5. Advocacy – The more members that join, the stronger the Chamber can advocate for its members with government affairs and economic development.
6. It’s inexpensive – Starting at $285 a year.
7. Their is a non-Profit Rate: 1-4 employees: $215, 5-24 employees: $235.
8. Referrals – The Chamber is a great way to gain referrals from other Chamber members.
9. It’s a business expense and a tax write off!

For more info check out the Chamber’s website: http://newbedfordchamber.com/. Contact info@newbedfordguide.com to sign-up and receive the special incentives.