CHAMBER BENEFITS
Research, Consultation, Education & Advocacy Since its inception in 1913, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce has evolved into the region ’s leading economic development and business advocacy association, delivering a wide range of vital services to regional businesses. Privately funded by nearly one thousand local businesses, the Metro South Chamber is a private, not-for-profit business organization. By investing in the Chamber, you expand your network of business contacts, increase your management expertise and join in support of businesses already addressing important economic and governmental issues impacting your business and community. When you join the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, you are making a smart investment in your business and community. Whether your business is new or one hundred years old, a sole-proprietorship or employer of many, read on and discover how Chamber membership enhances your bottom line.
NEW CONTACTS
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
We are your link! The Chamber actively presents a wide variety of programs providing you with hundreds of opportunities to make profitable new business contacts. Plus, you will receive referrals from the thousands of people who contact the Chamber each year for recommendations. We refer exclusively to Chamber members.
The Metro South Chamber does collectively what none of us can do alone - speak out loudly, clearly and regularly on behalf of business. As a member, you ’ll have a voice in the Chamber ’s actions to pass pro-business legislation and prevent the passage of legislation that hurts business.
SAVINGS
As an informed member, you are an asset to the business community. We keep you informed with our fast-reading, award-winning Action Report newsletter. You have access to helpful resources, facts and figures, market trends, business tips, management techniques, and timely information on the people and issues affecting our community.
The Chamber helps you make money and save money. You have access to valuable group medical, dental and long-term disability insurance plans and special discounts on internet access, natural gas, and electricity just by being a member.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Knowledge is power! Expand your horizons by participating in information-packed meetings, seminars, issue forums and workshops. These timely sessions are specifically designed to strengthen your management effectiveness and your company ’s profitability.
ECONOMIC GROWTH Creating and retaining jobs is a primary function of the Chamber. We tackle the tough issues affecting the region ’s economy. The Chamber helps members remain competitive, to grow and prosper. We are an important link in attracting new business investment to the Metro South region.
BUSINESS RESOURCES The Metro South Chamber is your one-stop Business Assistance Center. We have the answers to your business questions and the resources your business needs right here in Brockton, at the Chamber. You can access over twenty local, regional, state and federal business assistance organizations including the Small Business Administration, financing through SEED Corp. and free one-on-one business assistance through SCORE. We also offer free use of our computer lab and an updated selection of business books and videos. All are available for your use for free. Your success is our reward.
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METRO SOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
INFORMATION
COMMUNITY BETTERMENT A stronger community results in greater opportunities for business. Education, recognition, marketing, job training and cultural diversity are some of the emerging community issues being addressed by the Chamber to enhance the quality of life in the Metro South region.
CREDIBILITY Chamber membership identifies your business as being committed to good business practices. The Metro South Chamber of Commerce has been selected as a five star accredited chamber by the US Chamber of Commerce. The accreditation is confirmation of our organizational integrity, and dedication to rigid standards of quality business programs and professional service to our members. Only the top five percent of chambers within the Unites States are accredited, with fewer than twelve accredited chambers in Massachusetts. The Metro South Chamber is one of only two five star accredited chambers in New England.
THE BOTTOM LINE Membership is an investment in your business ’s future. The Chamber gives you access to customers and decision makers, valuable savings on business products and services, and the information you need to make critical business decisions. It is time you joined the Metro South Chamber. Call (508) 586-0500 x 227 today.