2024 RVC Chamber of Commerce New Member Guide

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New Member Starter Guide

Welcome!

As a new member of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, you have joined more than 150 businesses working to maintain Rockville Centre’s role as an economic leader on Long Island and to enhance your success through advocacy, member benefits, and services.

Members are a critical piece to our organization. Attend an upcoming event or meeting and share your ideas. Consider volunteering for one of our Committees. Our calendar is full of events and meetings. Some of our events are driven by networking and others focus on topics that interest our business community. Looking forward to supporting your local business through our strong Rockville Centre Chamber Network.

Ed Asip, President

Our Mission - to help our local business community thrive and grow.

Benefits of Chamber Membership

150+ business members contributing to the vibrancy of our community.

Work and network with other local businesses to foster growth in the local economy.

Monthly General Meetings (meal included in membership dues)

Advocacy with Village Hall, Nassau County and Nassau Council of Chambers

Social Media Exposure on all Chamber platforms

Listing on the RVC Chamber Website with access to update and edit your business information, promotions and hiring needs.

Ribbon Cutting Events with the Mayor and Local Dignitaries

Women's Networking Group ~ Last Tuesday of each month at 8am

Member 2 Member Shopping Discounts

Community Service Annual Hosted Events

Scholarships for Southside and Molloy students

Support for Local Charities

Social Media Support for Community Events

Playing on the Porch JuneFest

SK Race and Family Run Snowman Hunt

For more information, or to contact us, visit the RVC Chamber Website rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com or use the QR code to the left.

Introducing The RVC Chamber Buddy Program

The Buddy Program by the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce is designed to warmly welcome new members and ensure they gain the most from their membership. Through this initiative, seasoned members are paired with newcomers to offer guidance, support, and insider tips on maximizing the benefits of Chamber resources. The program fosters meaningful connections, promotes engagement, and creates a supportive community, helping new members seamlessly integrate into the vibrant Rockville Centre business network.

1. Get Connected

Meet your assigned ‘Chamber Buddy’ for insider information.

Connect with a board member; they are extra helpful.

Follow RVC Chamber on Facebook.

Follow RVC Chamber on Instagram.

Attend a monthly meeting.

Bookmark the RVC Chamber website.

Review the events page on the website.

2. Get Noticed

Schedule your ribbon cutting.

Add your details to the member directory.

Use the chamber’s social media accounts to share an event, special offer, or celebration with the community.

Participate in a chamber event to increase exposure in the community. Use the chamber’s website to feature an event. (if applicable)

3. Get Collaborative

Use the member directory to find a local business you’d like to connect with and introduce yourself.

Find ‘Communiversity’ on the website; explore opportunities that would benefit your business with Molloy University. Find the High School: School-to-Work vocational program on the webpage; determine if this is something that would benefit your business.

Need help getting connected to the chamber? Below are some quick refrence links to resources

RVC Chamber Official Website

rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com

RVC Chamber Board of Directors: rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com/officers-and-board

Chamber Member Directory: rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com/member-directory

Rockville Centre Events Calendar: rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com/calendar

Molloy University Communiversity Initiative

rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com/molloy-communiversity

RVC Restaurant Association dinervc.com

Schedule your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Submit a calendar request https://calendly.com/donnaoreillyeinemann/rvc-chamber-ribbon-cuttings?month=2024-07

RVC Chamber Social Media Post Content

Email event photos and media to: rvcccsocialmedia@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram: @rvcchamberofcommerce

Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/RVCChamberofCommerce

To Contact The RVC Chamber President ChamberRVC@gmail.com

Village of Rockville Centre Official Website rvcny.gov

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