Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce Member Benefits

Membership in Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce is an Affordable Investment in Your Business and Community.

2617 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH 03860 603-356-5701 • 877-948-6867 www.mtwashingtonvalley.org • www.mwvcc.org Memberships@mtwashingtonvalley.org

FULL & ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS Concierge Service – Our Visitor Services associate is available Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm at 2617 White Mountain Highway, North Conway Village, visitor@mtwashingtonvalley.org and 1-800-337-3563.

Information Booths – The Chamber manages 2 off-site information centers. North Conway Village is staffed on weekends, vacation weeks, and everyday during the summer when volunteers are available. The main office is available for walk-in visitors when the booth is not open.

The Conway Village Information booth is a kiosk with brochure racks on the front of the building and on the signage. This was necessary due to lack of volunteers to cover the hours and the reduced walk in visitors due to mobile capability of individuals.

Rack Space – Complimentary rack space for FULL members is available at the two information centers and at the main office.

Photo Library – members may access our complimentary photo library at mwvcc.org by selecting Photo Gallery from the navigation menu on the left.

Photo credits are required.

Marketing/Business Consulting – Our experienced staff is here for you. Call 603-356-5701 for an appt.

Public Relations and Social Media – Send news/photos to pr@mtwashingtonvalley.org for inclusion in our public relations, newsletters, blog, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Access to Educational/Business Information – we are affiliated with many state organizations; Business Industry Association, NH Lodging & Restaurant Association, Made in NH, Office of Travel and Tourism, NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council, North Country Council, NH Businesses for Social Responsibility and more. Contact us with your advocacy and regulations questions.

Discounted Constant Contact – a web-based e-mail communications, survey, event and data management tool that provides an efficient and trackable means of on-line communication. Go to mwvcc.org and select Discount Pricing with Constant Contact from the list of member benefits.

Signature Chamber Events – The Chamber annually hosts the Chili Cook-Off, Business Expo with Wellness Fair, and Annual Meeting.

Chamber After Hours – monthly networking meeting held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Schedule can be found at www.mwvcc.org. Contact lisa@ mtwashingtonvalley.org for information on hosting.

Website Listing, Page and Link (available to FULL Members Only) – mtwashingtonvalley.org has over 10,000 unique visitors per month. Site provides for events, business, and package listings.

Group RFP Platform – web based platform for potential group business. The RFP’s go directly to the “sales” contact we have listed in our database for your business.

Allows for listing meeting and conference space, rooms needed, additional needs etc.

Package Platform – 15 themed packages for lodging promotion, promotion section for all business access.

Ability to post other business contracts for creating packages.

Rentals Available - members have access to miscellaneous office and display equipment for rent.

Call Rebecca Miller at 603-356-5701 Ext. 300 Portable Projection Screen $20.00 Day View Sonic DLP Projector $80.00 Day PA System $75.00 Day Digital Photo Display $25.00 Day Trade Show Display $100.00 Per Show 6’ Banquet Tables $8.00 Per Table Pop Up Canopy $40.00 Day Wooden Stanchions (10) $2.00 Day (Each) Industrial Wright Dollies $20.00 Day Sandwich Boards (4 Sm/1 Lg) Negotiable Events Equipment Package Negotiable Pop-up Canopy, Stantions, PA System, Locked Money Box, Display Boards, Accounting, Enter to Win Box, 8’x10’ Plexi Frames Graphic Design Assitance $45.00 Hour Copies $.15 Per Color Copy

PAY TO PLAY OPPORTUNITIES

Contact paula@mtwashingtonvalley.org unless otherwise noted.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING mtwashingtonvalley.org – Homepage, Events, Stay, Dining, Weddings, Listing Enhancement, etc. opportunities at nominal rates.

Vacation Inspirations Visitor Newsletter – Emailed to 45,000 potential visitors monthly.

Chamber Connections Member Newsletter – Emailed twice monthly to 4,500 local and regional members and associates. (117,000 impressions yearly).

Seasonal Online Newsletters – About the Snow, What’s Your Adventure, Visitor Inquiry, etc.

PRINT ADVERTISING Map and Directory – 75,000 full color maps distributed in state, local and MA information racks, and 7 travel shows.

Signature Event Marketing – Annual Meeting, Business Expo, Chili Cook-Off. May include digital and radio.

Sponsorship Opportunities – Annual Meeting, Chili Cook-off, Business Expo, RecFest, Leadership MWV, STAY&THRIVE MWV, Chamber Champions Gold and Platinum. May include digital and radio. Contact Janice Crawford at janice@mtwashingtonvalley.org.

MARKETING Billboard Advertising – 24/7 reach billboard available at both North Conway and Conway Information booth locations. Only off-site advertising available in the Town of Conway.

Billboard Event Advertising – Advertise your event on the Welcome Billboard on Rt16 Intersection of Albany and Conway, North and South bound.

Ribbon Cuttings – Announce a grand opening, a new business product, or relocation, etc. to the Chamber’s substantial email list. The Chamber will arrive with a red ribbon, large ribbon cutting scissors, and PR power with guaranteed Conway Sun exposure. Contact Lisa Eastman at lisa@mtwashingtonvalley.org.

Chamber Member Employee Benefits

All full-time employees of a member business are eligible for the following benefits.

Valley Sampler Ski Pass: Our Ski Pass is available for just $299 to full-time employees (32 hours per week). With the pass you get 5 visits each to 7 alpine and 6 Nordic/ Snowshoe centers. (Some blackout dates apply). You can use all for yourself or bring along family or friends.

For more information >> https://bit.ly/33nHHum Valley Sampler Golf Pass: The Golf Pass is available for just $125 to full-time employees (32 hours per week).

With this pass you get 2 visits each to 10 participating golf courses. (Some blackout dates apply). You can use all for yourself or bring along family or friend.

For more information >> https://bit.ly/2ThU9aM Chamber Prescription Drug Program: Access to additional savings on prescriptions through chambers’ nationwide partnership with United Networks of America. Cards are available to all employees.

For more information >> https://bit.ly/2OW06LE Professional Development: The Chamber sponsors Leadership MWV, designed for young professionals to expand their knowledge of the Mt. Washington Valley community, network with other participants, meet and learn from local and state leaders, develop leadership and workforce skills and participate in service projects.

The class meets 1 to 2 times each month beginning in January and ending in June with a graduation ceremony.

For more information >> https://bit.ly/2Th3Ki3 Get Involved: The Chamber offers many opportunities to become better connected to our community and more aware of community and business issues by networking with us at Chamber After Hours, 3rd Tuesday of each month, Business Expo or Annual Meeting, held each year.

For more information >> https://bit.ly/2Kp4vmj Member to Member Benefits: Many Chamber businesses offer discounts on services. Make sure you are aware of where you can save when doing business with a local Chamber member.

For more information >> https://bit.ly/2M8lg74

MWVCC 5 Year Strategic Plan MWVCC VISION: The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will be the innovative leader in the New England tourism industry thus being the: FIRST CHOICE for the business community seeking innovative marketing and leadership in the promotion of Mt. Washington Valley as a premier Vacation destination.

FIRST CHOICE for visitors looking for a dynamic destination for a vacation tradition.

KEY OBJECTIVES: Strategically market the Mt. Washington Valley as a premier and dynamic New England vacation destination by enticing tourists with our year round attractions and natural resources. This fosters a business climate that promotes growth, collaboration and benefits in member communities, while protecting the area’s natural beauty.

Our Central Theme and Message is What’s Your Adventure?

Anything is Possible in Mt Washington Valley 2019/20 MARKETING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INCREASE VISITATION/SPENDING IN THE VALLEY Strategies: Traditional and New Media Marketing to reach our primary audience: women, families and active boomers in the Boston and near New England market, New York and Canada.

CONTINUE TO DEVELOP NEW MARKETS Strategies: Utilize focus groups and research to identify new trends.

BUILD SPRING SEASON APRIL - JUNE Strategies: New marketing programs designed to reach emerging market of young professionals (21-30) and active, upper income (no kids) and active older 51+ adults who are our most obvious target audience.