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WelcomeTO THE GREATER NEWBURYPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

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What is a Chamber?

An organization which unites the efforts of business and

professional individuals to improve the economy, build

a better community and enable businesspeople to

accomplish collectively what no one person or

organization could do individually.

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Why do businesses join?

Expand Networking Opportunities

Programs and Events

Credibility and Community Exposure

Benefits & Promotional Opportunities

Community Support – Good Neighbor

Business Advocacy

Recognition & Corporate Identity

Increase Revenue and Raise Visibility

Cost-Effective Business Savings

Input on issues and future development

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Mission Statement To support the success of our members and lead in economic development in collaboration with the communities we serve.

Listen to our members on an individual basis to hear how we can help them succeed. Provide our membership with the tools, environment and leadership to achieve success. Clearly define and communicate to our members the value and benefit of membership. Be inclusive and meaningful to all of our members. Advocate and lead on local, regional and national issues that affect our members. Encourage, nurture and attract business to and within the communities we serve. Advocate for the best ecological, economic and environmentally sustainable practices while

sustaining the heritage and character of the communities we serve. Continually plan and evolve to meet our mission. Attract new members and sustain growth.

The actions of the chamber board, administration, and staff will always reflect our mission with the highest integrity and values.

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Meet the Staff

It is an honor to serve you!

Ann Ormond, President [email protected]

Terry ThompsonVice President of [email protected]

Chris JohnstonMembership [email protected]

Anne WiltMember Services [email protected]

Alison DoddsMarketing & Communications [email protected]

38R Merrimac Street | NewburyportPhone 978-462-6680www.NewburyportChamber.org

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mailto:[email protected]





http://www.newburyportchamber.org

Your Board of Directors

Michelle Ault Turning Point, Inc.

Chuck Barrett The Provident Bank

Stephen Blanchette, CFP® Blanchette Financial Services

Freeman J. Condon Beach Plum Farms

David G. Frick Transaction Resources, Inc.

Diane Gronbeck Brass Lyon

Nancy E. Jones Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank

Matt Khatib M.K. Benatti Jewelers

Danielle Perry Anna Jaques Hospital

Ginny Roberts New England Development

Daniel Schaffner Fritz DeGuglielmo, LLC

Mark Bailey (Chair) Chase & Lunt Insurance

Grace Gonzalez Connolly (Chair Elect) Law Offices of Connolly & Connolly

Attorney Nancy Von Kittlitz (Treasurer)

Julie Ganong (Clerk) Chococoa Baking Company

Carl Strube (Vice Chair) WNBP Radio

Christopher R. Sullivan (Vice Chair) Institution for Savings

Kim Gobbi (Director) kg Web Marketing

Craig Martin (Director) Alfa Laval Inc. Contherm Product Center

David A. Strand (Director) Strand Marketing, Inc.

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The Greater Newburyport Chamber: The Ultimate Resource for Your Business

InvolvementGet Better Connected

EducationGet In The Know

AdvocacyGet Problems Solved

MarketingGet More Visibility

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Membership Benefits Include:

Professional Development & Networking Establish business relationships at networking events

Build your professional and personal career with our Breakfast & Business Meetings, Lunch & Learn and Educational Seminars

Receive invitations to Chamber events at special member pricing

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Credibility Display your membership sticker at your business and place a members’ badge on

your website

Include the Chamber logo on your materials

Proud Member:

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Visibility & Recognition Your Member Benefits Include:

A Listing on our website (which received over 500,000 hits in 2015)

Social Media Exposure

Ability to Share your company events on our events calendar

Celebrate grand openings, ribbon cuttings or special events

Get referrals by:

attending our many events

inquires received by the Chamber

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Information & Resources Stay informed of Chamber events and news through our e-communications

Access information on what Greater Newburyport offers for business owners so you can grow your business

Advocacy Benefit from a unified voice advocating for business-friendly legislation on the local

level

Meet and network with elected officials during legislative receptions and visits

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Get Active – Join a Committee

Ambassadors Marketing Health & Wellness Expo Golf

Non-Profit Retail & Restaurant Special Events

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EventsSPONSOR AND/OR PARTICIPATE

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Networking Opportunities

Member Mixers (monthly) Breakfast & Business Series (6 per year) Educational Seminars & Luncheon (7 per year) Eye Openers (monthly) Lunch & Learn Young Professionals with a Purpose (bi-monthly)

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Annual Business & Community Awards

Ed Molin Community Leadership Award

Anchor Awards (businesses anchored incommunity 25+ years)

Business of the Year

Small Business of the Year

Non-profit Business

New Business of the Year

Young Professional of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Annual Meeting The Chamber’s premier annual event. Celebrate both Chamber and Chamber Member accomplishments

and contributions throughout the past year and induct new board members.

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Member Events(sponsorship opportunities available)

Business & Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 AM

Regular meetings for Chamber Members & the community on a variety of topics

Educational Seminars 8:00 – 9:30 AM

Regular education seminars offered for Chamber Members & the community on a variety of business related topics

Annual Dinner Meeting Spring 2016

Election of Board of Directors

Recognition of Chamber Members

Contact Ann Ormond for a complete listing of Sponsorship Opportunities.

We also have Sponsorship Packages to be presented at multiple events.

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Member Events(sponsorship opportunities available)

The Big Day – Greater Newburyport Wedding Showcase Sunday, March 6

Ipswich Country Club

Wedding professional displays

Golf Tournament Monday, June 13

Renaissance Country Club

Singles or 4-somes welcome

Networking in a casual setting

Lunch, Dinner, Prize Holes Greater Newburyport Health &

Wellness Day Saturday, April 9

Newburyport Senior Community Center

Health & Wellness professional displays

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Community Events(sponsorship opportunities available)

The Big Win Raffle Thursday, March 31

Over $21,000 in cash prizes

Entertainment provided by WNBP Radio

Dinner Provided by Giuseppe’s Fine Foods

Dessert & Coffee provided by Dianne’s Fine Desserts and Starbucks

Spring Festival Sunday and Monday, May 29 & 30

Crafters & Fine Art

Food Booths & Music

Carnival & Pony Rides

Children’s Entertainment

Beer Garden

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Community Events(sponsorship opportunities available)

Waterfront Movie Series Wednesdays, August 10, 17 & 24

Outside on the Big Screen

Family Entertainment

Dinner in the Park

Fall Harvest Festival Sunday and Monday, October 9 & 10

Crafters & Fine Art

Food Booths & Entertainment

Savor Newburyport Fall 2016

Taste of Greater Newburyport Event

Week-long Restaurant Week

Farmer’s Table

Market Square Concerts Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28

and August 11, 25

Family Entertainment

Shopping & Dining

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Advocacy

Legislative Breakfast Learn what is happening at the local,

state and federal levels

Annual State of the City Update City of Newburyport Mayor Donna

Holaday updates Chamber Members on issues of importance to the business community

Economic Development Monthly meeting to discuss economic

development opportunities in and around Greater Newburyport

Work closely with regional economic development agencies including: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, and Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board

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Chamber Publications

Website Hot Deals

Job Postings

Press / News Releases

Calendar of Events

Banner Ads

Member Directory

Enhanced Listings

Social Media Member Email Blasts Guidebook to Greater Newburyport Weekly & Monthly Newsletters Gift Card Program

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https://www.facebook.com/nbptchamber

https://www.instagram.com/nbptchamber/

https://twitter.com/nbptchamber

https://www.pinterest.com/nbptchamber/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbptchamber

Member Information Center (MIC)

How to Update Your Personal Profile

How to Update Your Company Profile

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Member Information Center (MIC)

How to Pay Bills Online How to Post a Hot Deal How to Add a Job PostingVideo: http://www.screencast.com/t/aANGeen0

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How to Manage and Use EventsVideo: http://www.screencast.com/t/UmfQejNMFZZ

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By collaborating with us, YOU align your

business or organization with THECommunity experts!

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Wrap up

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Thank you for coming today!

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