MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Let The Chamber of Commerce Work for You

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What does this Chamber do?

The variety of Chamber activities is virtually unlimited and changes to meet the needs of the business community. Its overall mission of business and community development is reviewed annually and updated as needed.

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How is the Chamber funded?

Membership investment in the Chamber is based on a fair share formula and is the major portion of the organization’s income. Chamber membership is an investment in the present and the future of New Rochelle. Any business or individual sharing a common interest in community improvement and development is eligible for membership.

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How are the resources used?

Your membership investment helps the Chamber work on projects and programs in the areas of governmental affairs, community development, economic and business development, and member services and programs. Under these areas, committees and task forces implement the Chamber’s plan of action.

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In addition to member services, members can make use of the Chamber’s logo.

Use the Chamber logo on business literature.
Be featured on our website, as well as our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.

The New Rochelle Chamber is … a clearing house… a complaint bureau… an information center… a business ethics/consumer-interests bureau… a legislative watchdog service…a business and community promotions agency… and much more.

Participating Members

THE CHAMBER AS YOUR FRIEND:

Networking sessions: We foster businesses to meet, to work with each other, and to share best practices.

Referrals: We encourage our members to do business with each other whenever possible and to introduce members for referral. The Chamber acts as your marketing arm when email or telephone inquiries come in looking for your type of business.

Complimentary Business Consulting: We put you in touch with SCORE and the SBDC to help you with business planning and resources.

Better Customer Service: Enjoy 20% – 25% discounts with Constant Contact, a trusted partner in keeping up with your contacts.

Group Health Benefits: We welcome you into our membership, which, through our partners, includes discounted rates on healthcare and other insurance programs.

THE CHAMBER AS YOUR PUBLICIST:

WVOX Radio Interviews & Advertising Opportunities: As a member, you can be the featured guest on a twice monthly radio show, every second and fourth Wednesday, on 1460 AM or online at wvox.com, to help promote your brand. Members also enjoy discounted advertising rates at WVOX.

Social Media: We follow our members on social media to help them promote their business.

THE CHAMBER AS YOUR MARKETING TEAM

Chamber Website: We publicize your company information, description and logo.

Digital Membership Card: Enjoy benefits offered by your fellow members, and market your business as well. This card can be conveniently accessed through the Apple Wallet (iPhone) or Google Pay (Android) app on your smartphone.

Thanksgiving Parade: Let the Chamber help you increase your brand awareness and community involvement by marching in the annual parade.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Let the Chamber help you increase your brand awareness by sponsoring the Chamber’s well-publicized, high-profile events.

Grand Opening or Grand Re-opening Events: Let the Chamber help you put your business on the map, and be recognized by key players and influencers, by having the Chamber intercede and publicize your event to the local government, the press, and other Chamber Members.

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Mission

To advance the concerns of the New Rochelle business community, to provide benefits to its membership, and to ensure that New Rochelle presents an environment that supports growth and prosperity.

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History

The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1920, is committed to advancing the concerns of the New Rochelle business community and the economic vitality of the city.

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Events

The Chamber lobbies actively on behalf of the businesses it represents to ensure that New Rochelle provide a favorable environment in which to operate a business or profession. Our numerous events have enhanced city life for many years.

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Economic Growth

The Chamber works closely with the city of New Rochelle and the Business Improvement District (BID) to promote economic development and market assets of New Rochelle. Members are encouraged to participate.

The Chamber is run by its members through an elected Board of Directors, who hold meetings every other month to discuss upcoming issues and initiatives in which the Chamber will be involved. The officers of the Board of Directors make up the Executive Committee. The job of the Executive Committee is to review potential new programs and members’ benefits, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors sets Chamber policy and hires the Executive Director, who is the Chamber spokesperson and community liaison of the organization. The Chamber’s Executive Director, along with a professional team of volunteers, interns, independent contractors and consultants, assists in implementing the policies of the Board.

MEET OUR TEAM

MEET THE BOARD