INTERNET
The Chamber Website records over 45,000 visitor sessions
per month! Every member gets a free listing on the website.
This listing is managed by the member by use of a password.
Hot links, pictures, banners, additional listings and expanded
web exposure are available for an additional fee.
AREA GUIDE
Published and updated twice a year (Fall & Spring) the Area
Guide to Manchester and the Mountains is designed and distributed
as a "welcome piece" for guests to our region. 70,000
copies are distributed annually through area inns, lodges,
state welcome centers, visitor information centers and mailed
to all Chamber inquiries. Free 40 word listing twice a year
in the guide for members only.
RESOURCES GUIDE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Published once a year, the guide is designed to provide relocation information, community resources and business listings. The guide distributed throughout the region via realtors, mortgage companies, banks, human resource departments, insurance offices, law offices and all chamber members.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
Display your brochures, flyers and business cards for visitors
to the area in the Manchester and Arlington Centers. Highlight
your product or service in the Manchester display window.
Contact the Visitor Services Coordinator at 362-6313 x15 to sign
up for available times.
REFERRAL SERVICE
Referrals are offered to all businesses wishing to participate.
Lodging inquiries are made on a rotating basis. All other
Chamber members receive referrals based on requests (i.e.
merchants, gardeners, accountants, restaurants, etc.).
MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND DISCOUNTS
Chamber members offer discounts to our members to
encourage them to patronize Chamber member businesses.
Just present your membership card to take advantage of
these special offers. Members have the opportunity to offer
a discount on a product or service that would highlight your
business. Members log in to your Chamber account to post your member discount. Click here to view current member discounts.
MEMBER TO MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT PROGRAM
Chamber members can communicate with other members via e-mail using the member announcement program. Simply e-mail your announcement by Tuesday's at noon to announce@manchesterchamber.net . Your message will be compiled with other Chamber announcements into one e-mail that is sent on Thursday afternoons to Chamber members.
CHAMBER NETWORKING MIXERS
Meet other business people and the decision makers of our
community at a Chamber Mixer. This is a monthly event for
Chamber members and guests. Chamber members host
these mixers at their place of business. Raffles and door
prizes add to the fun. Call the Chamber to sign-up to host
one. 362-6313 x15
NEWSLETTER
The Chamber Connection Newsletter is published the first Friday of every month on the back page (of the front section) in The Manchester Journal. Mixer Dates, Upcoming Educational Seminars, New Member Announcements and other membership news is included. Be sure to read it!
Click Here to download the Chamber Connection News (PDF).
MAILING LIST
Direct mail made easy, access over 700 local business listings in one document! The Chamber membership list is available in excel format free of charge to all members. Download the entire list or specific sections of the membership based on business sector (Lodging, Dining, Shopping, Attractions, Services) Log in to your Chamber account to download the member lists.
Members can also request printed labels of the member list for a $50 fee (partial list $25). Contact the chamber at customer@manchesterchamber.net or call 362-6313 x10
INQUIRY LIST AND RELOCATION LIST
Visitor information requests are received via phone, mail and internet inquiries. This information is compiled e-mailed to participating Chamber businesses. Yearly fee applies; call the chamber administrative office for details.
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
The Chamber represents the interests of the regional business community at local governmental hearings and meetings. Scheduled discussions with local officials help to communicate various positions, ideas and initiatives that are aimed at improving the business climate. Likewise, the Chamber maintains lines of communication with our elected legislators in the State Legislature. Periodically, "Legislative Breakfasts" are scheduled to allow our business members a forum to communicate with these legislators.
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