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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: Through the Chamber Health Cooperative,
Harwich Chamber Members are eligible for discounted health insurance
group rates. Please visit the Cooperative's website by clicking
here.
- 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 online
form 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 online 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 |
Right to hold office, insurance and advertising.
Carries 1 vote. |
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Full Business Membership - Banks* |
$575 |
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) right to hold office, insurance
and advertising. Carries up to 2 votes and can hold up to
2 offices. |
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Affiliate Business Dues* |
$175 |
A business that shares at least a 50% ownership
with an existing Harwich Chamber of Commerce business member.
All rights of a full business membership. Carries 1 vote. |
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INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY |
Individual Membership* |
$135 |
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 |
Civic, trade or other organization, including media. Eligible
for all benefits. |
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Group Membership (nonprofit)* |
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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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*The Harwich Chamber of Commerce is
a Harwich based business and community organization. All those
interested in supporting the Harwich business community are
encouraged to apply. Membership is subject to a majority vote
by the Board of Directors. Non-Harwich based businesses, organizations
and individuals are eligible for membership but may not vote. |
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