Member Benefits 2023

MEMBER BENEFITS

WHAT WE DO? Running a business or non-profit is tough. We know that you have your hands full with the day-to-day operations of it, so we are here to help. Your business is our priority.

You can look at us as a member of your team. You need exposure; we've got you covered. You want to make an impact on the community; we can help you get there.

Connections, leads, workforce, marketing, legislative actions, leadership - these are just some of the resources we offer at the Addison County Chamber. While we encourage all members to get involved to maximize all the benefits of membership, we will still be working for you behind the scenes 24/7.

Put your business in front of the county with access to visibility, marketing, networking, leadership, and advocacy.

WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? Members of the community and visitors consider Chamber of Commerce members as reputable organizations. According to a recent study, when consumers know that a small business or non-profit is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of it and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from it or make contributions to it.* *The Schapiro Group

Consumers are 80% more likely to purchase from/contribute to a chamber member

Consumers are 50% more likely to think favorably of a chamber member

EDUCATIONAL SEMIMARS & MIXERS Each month, ACCOC presents educational seminars designed to advance business knowledge and anticipate trends. These seminars, held both in-person and remotely, offer expert advice from professionals designed to help you operate your business or non-profit in an ever-changing landscape.

Mixers are monthly networking events that you don't want to miss! Held every month at rotating locations, these are the perfect way to wrap up your day. Grab your business cards and come ready to meet other business professionals from the region and create powerful relationships for yourself and your company.

DIGITAL MARKETING Members of the Addison County Chamber receive significant exposure via our digital assets. These include a monthly digital magazine, website and social media channels that reach over 7,000 visitors each month.

MEMBER REFERALS The Addison County Chamber of Commerce receives requests daily for recommendations involving all business types including dining, lodging, attractions, outdoor recreation, goods and services, social services and much more. As a member, we refer YOU first to visitors, newcomers, businesses and area residents.

EVENTS

Events – we help draw customers to our area through downtown festivals, specialty events and offer sponsorship of other organization’s events like our Annual Award Dinner.

VISITOR CENTER The brand new, modern and interactive Addison County Visitor Center is operated by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. The Visitor Center is located in the Historic Ferrisburgh/Vergennes Train Station in Ferrisburgh, Vermont.

Conveniently located at the intersection of Vermont Routes 7 and 22A, the most travelled routes for visitors to Vermont from the NYC, Boston, Albany and Montreal metro areas.

The Visitor Center boasts ample parking, WIFI, restrooms and is expected to see thousands of visitors per year via auto and Amtrak.

The Visitor Center provides multiple low cost advertising opportunities to both members and non-members. These include print advertising positions on the centrally located kiosk, free standing poster size frames and video slide advertising on two 55" video monitors.

BUSINESS ADVOCACY Membership provides you a voice within the entire business community. Through our associations with the Addison County Economic Development Corp., Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, we advocate in Montpelier on behalf of members.

MORE Access to Insurance – through our partnership with other Vermont Chambers and VACEplus, we offer excellent dental and vision insurance at discounted prices.

Additional discounts include up to 25% off a Constant Contact subscription and others announced throughout the year.

For more information about the benefits of membership in the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and a new member application go HERE

MEMBER BENEFITS P.O. Box 204 Vergennes, Vermont 802-388-7951 addisoncounty.com