Chamber

101MAXIMIZE YOUR SUCCESS WITH YOUR EAST BAY CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

June 2017

What is the East Bay Chamber of Commerce?

Incorporated in 1972, when Bristol, Barrington & Warren

Chambers mergedNot-for-profit organization, financed primarily by membership

duesIndependent of state and local government agencies

Mission

StatementOur mission is to encourage, promote

and support business and serve as the

trusted resource for our community.

The East Bay Chamber consistently

strives to not only help our members,

but our residents and visitors as well.

Why join the East Bay Chamber? FreeBenefits

Certificate of Origin Available

Notary Public Service

Free Health Insurance Quotes

Listings Online Link to Your

Website

Government Lobbyist – Coalition

Business Referrals

List Your Events on Chamber Website

Free Seminars & Workshops – Lunch N

LearnTabletop Displays at Weekly WEBOND Meetings

Brochures & Business Card Displays in Chamber Lobby

When I started my business 1 1 years ago, the first organization I joined was my local Chamber. It’s the most reputable, long-standing organization that exists in support of small businesses and the community. The Chamber has connected me not only with new clients, but community leaders and decision makers.

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”Mark G. DeVine, CPADeVine &. Associates, LLC

Member to Member Discount

FreeBenefits

Pt. 2

Free Ad in The Bay Magazine

Why join the East Bay Chamber?

Bay Bucks Program

Our Bay Bucks Gift Certificates are available for purchase at the Chamber

office in any denomination and allow the recipient to select from a variety

of services or retailers in the East Bay.

Amount varies by business; All employees benefit; Listed on website under

each business; No administrative fees involved.

Opportunity to Serve on the Board of Directors

Moving Forward Newsletter

Free 1/8 Page Ad in East Bay Newspapers

Speaker’s Bureau

Access to these Organizations: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

RI Small Business Development Center

U.S. Small Business Administration

SCORE

Workforce Partnership of Greater RI

RI Chamber of Commerce Coalition

Why join the East Bay Chamber? FreeBenefits

Pt. 3

Listed in Membership Directory Listed in 2 locations

Available at town halls, RWU

student

orientation, libraries, Realtors,

relocation packets, Making

Connections bags

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Grand opening

Relocation of a business

New Member

Anniversaries

Expansions

Member Savings MemberSavings

Classified Ad Discounts w/East Bay Newspapers

Advertising Package with The Bay Magazine

$100 off 3-month package for new members

Discounted Fee at Chamber events

Use of Chamber Community Room

$10 for members

$75 for non-members

Online Training with Coggno

Gateway through Chamber website

Includes compliance courses

I have been a member of the East Bay Chamber since 1988. It is a great networking organization and it gives me the opportunity to meet other new business owners/managers. It also gives me opportunities to learn about the operations of other businesses so the I understand what the services or products are that they offer.

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”Tim PrayTAP Printing

Networking Opportunities

Chamber Social 2nd Wednesday of the Month

5:30 – 7 p.m.

No cost to host member

East Bay Chamber Annual Awards Dinner Held in October

150+ Attendance

Honors Citizen of the Year, Business of

the Year, Member of the Year, &

East Bay Emerging LeaderEast Bay Chamber Holiday Celebration

Networking

Coffee & Commerce Held 4 times a year, government/business focus

Guest speakers on timely state & local policy topics

Networking OpportunitiesNetworkin

gPt. 2Networking 4 Success Referral Network Group

Meets every other Tuesday at 9 a.m., Chamber office

Manufacturers Roundtable Peer-to-peer group meets monthly on a rotational basis with each

host setting their agenda. Key issues, concerns and opportunities are

brought forth by the host for discussion with the group, with

common goals to address and achieve.

WEBOND Women’s Empowerment & Business Owners Networking

Development Meets every Tuesday at noon, Chamber office

Relevant speakers

Listed on MeetUp.com/WEBOND

National MFG Day First Friday in October

Tours 3 local manufacturing companies

Getting

involved Chamber

Committees

Together we can make our businesses grow and at the same time, make our

community better for all of us! We encourage any member to get involved with

any one of our five committees.

Ambassadors Focused on membership retention

Encourage members to attend events

Manage raffles at networking socials

Makes monthly well-being calls to members

Events Plans, promotes and executes all social, fundraising and

networking events

Monthly Chamber Networking Nights

Annual Awards Dinner & Installation of Officers

MFG Day

Jingle Mingle Holiday Celebration

Summer Cruise

Getting InvolvedChamber

Committees

Pt. 2Business & Community Outreach

Bridges communication gap between Chamber & community

organizations

Attends business associations’ & service organizations’ meetings

Food Drive

Making Connections Program

Shop Small Saturday

Government Affairs Keeps abreast of goings-on at State, Local government

Hosts Breakfast w/ Legislators, & Coffee & Commerce

Co-Organizes election/candidate debates w/League of Women Voters

Surveys members for political needs

Attends Chamber Coalition meetings

Public Relations & Marketing Promotes members’ unique products/services to

community

Manages press releases, social media and other

creatives

What if I can’t actively be involved?Chamber

Committees

Pt. 3Belonging to the Chamber is an investment in the community

Consumers are 49% more likely to think favorably of a Chamber member

business Consumers are 80% more likely to buy goods/services from

Chamber membersMembership brings credibility

to your business

Acquire customer referrals

Increase your visibility in

the

East Bay

How does the Chamber’s website benefit me?Website

Free Listing Up to a 100-word description

Ability to Edit your Website Listing Page

Exclusive Web Advertising Opportunity

Free Listing of your Events

Online Payments

Dues & All Chamber Events

Statistical Tracking Website Referrals

Continuous SEO Optimization

I moved down from Boston to Bristol last summer and have been loving every minute of it on the beautiful East Bay of Rhode Island. The relocation caused me to leave my job at an investment company up north and peruse a career as a small business consultant for a very strong company with an office in RI. It has been a great move for my personal and professional life. I have found the East Bay Chamber of Commerce to be an excellent resource to connect with local business owners, expand my professional network, and become a more active member of this community. I'd strongly recommend membership for any business or professional in the EastBay looking to meet some great people and get their name out there.

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Brian BarrettLocal ADP Agent