Why Join the Chamber?

THRIVE! LEARN! CONNECT!

Your Business delivered to 24,000 households and businesses
The Chamber’s Annual Explore Northampton Guide is the go-to source for purchasing locally listing Chamber members exclusively. The Guide is distributed to every business in Hampshire County, over 20,000 homes, new residents and visitors.  Published in early February!

Save $ on Credit Card Processing
Chamber members can get a special-member rate for your credit card processing which can result in a 10% to 15% savings. The Chamber’s partner is TSYS, one of the top 10 credit card processors in the country. It’s worth the time to check it out.

Make an offer. Take an offer.
Our Member2Member Value Program can save you $ on goods and services provided by other chamber members PLUS introduce your business to other local businesses. Offers are listed in the Explore Northampton Guide and on the Chamber’s web site and featured in each issue of the Chamber’s bi-weekly electronic newsletter.

Get Noticed.  Gain Referrals
The Chamber web site makes more than 12,000 referrals to Chamber members, EVERY MONTH. More than 100,000 people call, visit, write or visit the Chamber’s web site each year looking for information about our members.  These referrals are a highly valued benefit. All members get a free listing on the Chamber's website, where you can post your logo, images and detailed description of your business.

Build your Network
The Chamber holds over 30 highly attended networking events each year, including Arrive@5, Meet & Eat, new member breakfasts, Northampton Area Young Professionals and Table Top Expo! Establish relationships with people who can make a difference for your business.

Extend your Marketing Dollars
Members can display brochures in our visitor’s center. We also offer newsletter and website advertising at terrific prices. Sponsoring an event can increase your visibility among members of the Chamber.

New Tools for your Business
Members have access to tools that help you and your business. Submit events on our website, post your press releases, and submit announcements for publishing in our newsletter. Meet with a representative from the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center for one-to-one business consulting on any topic.

Welcome to the Chamber
All new members are introduced in our e-newsletter, distributed to over 1,300 people on our e-mail list.

More Pluses+++
A free subscription to BusinessWest, the Pioneer Valley’s monthly business journal.
Discounted rates on pet insurance for you and your employees.

Ready to Join?
Becoming a member of the Chamber is simple. Join online by clicking below.

Or, if you prefer, contact Lynn Kennedy, our Membership Services Manager, to sign up and start taking advantage of all of your Chamber benefits today.