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The Franklin

County

Chamber of

Commerce:

We provide services and opportunities to the business community from health insurance to networking events, from lobbying representation to town festivities. In promoting the health of businesses large and small, the Chamber supports the interests of the entire community.

Click any of the following topics for more information:
dotChamber benefits to business and industry.
dotChamber benefits for the tourism trade.
dotChamber resources for your business.
dotMembership opportunities.
dotMembership Benefits.
dotApplication for Chamber membership.
dotInfo about the Greenfield Business Association.

Serving you from our Main St. office in Greenfield,

Massachusetts
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Ann
President, FCCC
annh@franklincc.org		 nancy
Nancy
Office Manager
nancys@franklincc.org		 marian
Marian
Administrative Ass't.
mariann@franklincc.org
chamber
Becky
Becky
GBA Coordinator, Marketing & Membership Director
gba@franklincc.org
Sandra
Staff Accountant
sandram@franklincc.org

 

Chamber

benefits to

business and

industry:

 dot Technical advice and assistance about business expansion and relocation services.
dot Distribution of public relations information, promotional materials and referrals.
dot Increased business contacts and opportunities through fellow Chamber members, monthly breakfast programs and business after hour programs.
dot Group insurance plans for small businesses through ConnectiCare, Tufts Health Care, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Health New England, AETNA and Delta Dental.
dot Programs and seminars on business-related topics in coordination with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC), local colleges, and government and private agencies.
dot Strong voice to express your opinions or suggestions about economic development, community improvements, trade problems, governmental reform, etc.
dot Free consulting service for small and new businesses with Service Corp of Retired Executive (S.C.O.R.E.), a division of the SBA, or with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC).
dot Opportunities to make business contacts in a relaxed, social atmosphere at a Business After Hours program or monthly breakfast series.
dot Promotion of area businesses and services through an Annual Better Living Show (April 20 -22, 2007).
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Chamber

benefits for

the tourism

trade:

 dot The Upper Pioneer Valley Visitor Center at the Interstate 91 and Route 2 rotary to provide area information for visitors.
dot A central location for maps, brochures, and information about local points of interest and commercial resources.
dot An after hours answering service to request tourist or relocation information or check on cultural events.
dot Packets mailed to phone, mail or Internet inquiries, as well as large groups staying in Franklin County for various events.
dot Active participation in both regional convention and visitor bureaus and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
dot 21st Annual Green River Festival held in July (July 20-21, 2007) at Greenfield Community College grounds.
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Chamber

resources for

your business:

 dot Current information on proposed taxes, legislation and regulations.
dot Comprehensive business research information, statistics, business development trends and community issues.
dot Valuable and current lists: Franklin County major employers and manufacturing, membership directory, tourist attractions, calendar of events, lodging and dining guides, and broad-based mailing lists.
dot Monthly breakfast or luncheon programs with prominent business and legislative leaders as speakers.
dot Access to local and regional media.
dot A monthly newsletter to all members.
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Chamber

membership

opportunities:

 dot Associate with the business, professional and civic leaders of Franklin County and other areas.
dot Contribute your talents and ideas to the community.
dot Take advantage of the Chamber's financial support that is an investment in the future economic climate of the county - the profit environment of your company.
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Chamber

member

benefits:

 dot An opportunity to list your business on this cool Web Site!
dot Monthly newsletter with updates on business news in the county, what the Chamber is doing, and calendar items to remember.
dot A listing in the FCCC Directory - a yellow pages of county goods and services.
dot Availability of group health insurance rates.
dot Emergency notification of potential business problems including legislative initiatives that may affect your business.
dot Chamber sponsored small business seminars.
dot Business referrals from the Chamber office.
dot Sponsorship opportunities and exposure at Chamber activities such as the Green River Festival (July 20-21, 2007), Home & Leisure Show (April 20-22, 2007), and monthly breakfasts.
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