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:
Chamber benefits to business and industry.
Chamber benefits for the tourism trade.
Chamber resources for your business.
Membership opportunities.
Membership Benefits.
Application for Chamber membership.
Info about the Greenfield Business Association.
Serving you from our Main
St. office in Greenfield,
Technical advice and assistance about business expansion and relocation services.
Distribution of public relations information, promotional materials and referrals.
Increased business contacts and opportunities through fellow Chamber members, monthly breakfast programs and business after hour programs.
Group insurance plans for small businesses through Tufts Health Care, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Health New England, AETNA and Delta Dental.
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.
Strong voice to express your opinions or suggestions about economic development, community improvements, trade problems, governmental reform, etc.
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).
Opportunities to make business contacts in a relaxed, social atmosphere at a Business After Hours program or monthly breakfast series.
Promotion of area businesses and services through an Annual Better Living Show (April 16-17, 2011).
Chamber benefits for the tourism trade:
The Visitor Center at the Interstate 91 and Route 2 rotary to provide area information for visitors.
A central location for maps, brochures, and information about local points of interest and commercial resources.
An after hours answering service to request tourist or relocation information or check on cultural events.
Packets mailed to phone, mail or Internet inquiries, as well as large groups staying in Franklin County for various events.
Active participation in both regional convention and visitor bureaus and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
25th Annual Green River Festival held in July (July 16-17, 2011) at Greenfield Community College grounds.
Chamber
resources for
your business:
Current information on proposed taxes, legislation and regulations.
Comprehensive business research information, statistics, business development trends and community issues.
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.
Monthly breakfast or luncheon programs with prominent business and legislative leaders as speakers.
Access to local and regional media.
A monthly electronic newsletter to all members.
Chamber membership opportunities:
Monthly newsletter with updates on business news in the county, what the Chamber is doing, and calendar items to remember.
A listing in the FCCC Directory - a yellow pages of county goods and services.
Availability of group health insurance rates.
Emergency notification of potential business problems including legislative initiatives that may affect your business.
Chamber sponsored small business seminars.
Business referrals from the Chamber office.
Sponsorship opportunities and exposure at Chamber activities such as the Green River Festival (July 16-17, 2011), Home & Leisure Show (April 16-17, 2011), and monthly breakfasts.
Becky