What You Receive with New Membership
What You Receive with Your New Membership:
A 20-word description in the Vermont Sourcebook: An effective publication containing the Vermont Chamber of Commerce membership directory, as well as pertinent information for relocating to Vermont such as schools, employment opportunities, demographics, etc. Sourcebooks are mailed to each member annually, and are available in banks and real estate offices throughout Vermont.
A 20-word description of your business on the Vermont Chamber of Commerce website: - www.vtchamber.com, with all 20 words searchable. Additionally, a logo/picture/graphic will be added with a link to your website. The Vermont Chamber of Commerce website receives over 80,000 unique visits per month.
A 25% discount on a booth or table at the annual Vermont Business and Industry EXPO: - First year discount only, 10% thereafter. EXPO supports nearly 200 exhibitors and draws over 3,000 attendees to the two-day show. Visit www.vtexpo.com to learn more about the many seminars and events, as well as to reserve a booth.
Vermont Hospitality Council: With new membership, all hospitality businesses are eligible for a one-time free listing, a 50-word description, in one of the following publications: the Vermont Vacation Guide, the Vermont Winter Vacation Guide, and the VT Country Inns and B & Bs brochure (35 words for this publication).
Access to the Vermont Chamber's Advocacy Team: We work on business legislation specifically aimed to support your company and the business community.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce News Alerts: Members receive the weekly Legislative Update during the legislative session; the Business/Hospitality Vermont monthly e-newsletter; Vermont Connections - our quarterly that is sent to all Vermont Chamber members, as well as being inserted into Vermont Business Magazine (circulation 7,500).
Call to Action Requests: When an important issue is being debated or voted on at the State House, these alerts request our members to write or e-mail your legislators. We are often asked to have our members testify before committees about an issue or issues that may affect your business.
Access to Membership for Marketing: Only available to Vermont Chamber members.
Networking/Events: The Vermont Chamber of Commerce sponsors many industry and hospitality events throughout the year. These are great opportunities to network and connect with or meet business leaders. The Chamber also provides a number of webinars to provide an easy way for business people throughout the state to attend informative meetings.
International Trade and Networking: The VCC has a fully staffed office in Shanghai and a presence in Taiwan. We can help you expand your business into China and beyond.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce Divisions: Vermont Hospitality Council (VHC), the toursim division of the Chamber; and the Vermont Tourism Network (VTN).
Strategic Partnerships: The Vermont Chamber of Commerce also partners with the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA). Members who serve food to the public get an automatic NRA membership included with VHC/VCC membership, and members with 50 rooms or less have the option to joing AH&LA membership.
