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the Harwich Chamber today!
Contact
Membership Services Coordinator
Chris Perry
at 508-430-1165 for more information
or scroll below to apply online!
The Harwich Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is dedicated to promoting,
strengthening and supporting its members and the Harwich business
community, as well as the people living in, working in and visiting
the Town of Harwich.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Referrals: The HCC receives more than 20,000 inquiries, including requests for referrals for specific needs for products, services, and activities. Our volunteers and staff are trained to refer to our members only.
- FREE opportunity to place brochures or business cards in the Harwich Information Center, a resource for individuals and businesses alike.
- FREE website listing and link to your site. Opportunity
to advertise on the website.
- FREE Harwich Guidebook listing: A favorite resource
of residents and second home owners, as well as visitors and businesses,
the guide also provides a members-only opportunity to promote
your business through advertising. A complete copy of the guide
is also available on the HCC website.
- FREE use of the Chamber's conference room.
- New Member Orientation: Find out about resources, strategies and activities that will help you maximize your Chamber membership. Plus, meet other new members and start networking!
- Networking: Business After Hours, dinner meetings and
special events provide great opportunities to develop invaluable
business contacts. Participate on any of our committees and build
strong relationships with your committee members.
- Business After Hours: Networking events, free to members,
allow Chamber members to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and to build
beneficial business relationships.
- Dinner Meetings: Dinner meetings offer interesting speakers
on timely topics, plus a chance to network with fellow members.
- Training: Roundtable workshops and seminars that help
our members to build their skills and to grow their businesses.
- E-Newsletter: Our newsletter will help keep you current
with HCC activities, business trends and issues, and other timely
news.
- Insurance: Your membership gives you and your employees access to health and dental insurance through group rate plans from a variety of carriers.
- Member to member Directories : Save money by taking advantage of a fellow member’s discount and grow your business by offering discounts to HCC members.
- Advocacy: As the recognized voice of business in the Harwiches, the Chamber educates, communicates and advocates on behalf of its members and business community.
JOIN THE HARWICH CHAMBER
The Harwich Chamber of Commerce accepts applications
for membership year round. The Board of Directors votes
on membership applications at its monthly meeting (the second Thursday
of each month). Your membership dues cycle is annual, based
on the date of joining.
To apply for membership, complete the on-line form below or download the form and mail it with your dues payment to:
Harwich Chamber of Commerce
One Schoolhouse Road,
Harwich Port, MA 02646
If you use the on-line form, the Chamber will contact you regarding payment of dues. Your dues amount is based on the membership category you select.
Business Category |
Full Business Membership |
$255 |
For Harwich Located Businesses: right to hold
office, insurance and advertising. Carries 1 vote. |
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Full Business Membership - Banks |
$575 |
Banks located in Harwich: right to hold office,
insurance and advertising. Carries up to 2 votes and can hold
up to 2 offices. |
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Full Business Membership - Resorts |
$555 |
Resorts (30+ rooms plus full service restaurant
on premises with amenities) located in Harwich: right to hold
office, insurance and advertising. Carries up to 2 votes and
can hold up to 2 offices. |
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Full Business Membership - Non-Harwich
Businesses |
$255 |
For Non-Harwich Businesses: eligible for insurance
and advertising at special rates. No voting privileges. |
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Full Business Membership - Non-Harwich
Banks |
$575 |
Non-Harwich Banks: eligible for insurance
and advertising. |
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Full Business Membership - Non-Harwich
Resorts |
$555 |
Non-Harwich Resorts (30+ rooms plus full service
restaurant on premises with amenities): eligible for insurance
and advertising. |
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Affiliate Business Dues |
$155 |
Allows for additional owners/employees of
a Full Harwich Located Business Member, Bank or Resort to
actively participate in the Chamber. Eligible for benefits
through employer, including for Businesses, the right to hold
office (limited to two Board or Officer Positions per business).
Carries 1 vote with a maximum of 3 votes per business). |
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INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY |
Individual Membership |
$135 |
For Harwich Residents/Tax Payers not affiliated with a Harwich business. Eligible for partial benefits including the right to hold office and insurance at special rates, if certain qualifications are met. Not eligible to advertise. Carries 1 vote. |
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Friend Membership |
$75 |
Allows any Individuals and/or Non-Harwich Businesses who are interested in the welfare of Harwich to participate. Benefits are social only. No voting privileges. |
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GROUP CATEGORY |
Group Membership |
$255 |
Harwich located civic, trade or other organization, including
media. Eligible for all benefits. |
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Group Membership (nonprofit) |
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Harwich-located civic, trade or other organization, including
media. Eligible for insurance and advertising. No voting privileges.
Non-profit groups may elect to pay annual dues of $145,
or pay annual dues of $90 plus 10 hours of
volunteer service with the Chamber. |
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