Membership Benefits
Networking & New Business Contacts
As a member, you’ll have access to many special events and activities throughout the year, attended by many potential new customers. You will make new business contacts at our over 80 monthly and annual events each year. The chamber provides unparalleled forums, mixers, and special groups for you to market yourself and your firm.
Visibility & Exposure
As a member, you will be listed and promoted through our website, our business magazine ‘Impact,’ and our digital and printed membership directory. We also post all new members on social media, which provides excellent opportunities for visibility.
Referrals
On a daily basis, The Chamber responds to numerous requests for information about businesses in the area. We work for you, our members, and actively promote our member businesses only.
Advocacy
One of the most important benefits of membership is the North Shore Chamber advocates for its members at the local, state, and federal levels on important legislative issues that impact business. We are the regional voice for the business community and represent the interests of our members.
Marketing Opportunities
Gain added exposure by getting your name out to members through digital advertising, including email blasts, and website ads. Event sponsorships at in-person events are an excellent way to promote your brand. The Chamber helps sponsors elevate their presence at our events.
Professional Development & Education
The Chamber offers a variety of programs and seminars that will assist you in developing your business and educating your employees on timely issues.
Ribbon Cuttings
Opening a new business or new location? The Chamber can help generate buzz by working with you to coordinate a ribbon cutting event that works for you. Typical events often include Chamber representatives, local officials, light refreshments, perhaps a tour or speech, and of course over-sized scissors and ribbon. We make sure to capture lots of photos which are posted to our site and shared with you for media and personal use.
Online & Print Directory Listing
Members find great value in their directory listings. We offer an annual printed directory that is handed out at over 40 events throughout the year, in addition to our online directory located on our website. Digital listings have many custom options including images, logos, short and long descriptions, and keyword search boosts.
Meeting & Office Space
Whether you need space for a small executive meeting or a company training for up to 50, we offer members use of our Education Center and Executive Conference Room. Our Education Center features an 85-inch television for display or we have a screen and projector on-hand.
Free Job Board Listings
Members are able to post open positions to our online Job Board at no charge. This self-service site is easy to manage for employers, and simple to navigate for job seekers. The Chamber is dedicated to supporting and growing a healthy workforce on the North Shore.
Impact Magazine
Members can take advantage of discounted advertising rates in the Chamber’s Impact Magazine, the premiere business magazine covering the North Shore and beyond. As experts in their fields, members are also welcome to submit columns for publication.
Region Wide Network
The North Shore Chamber is connected with many state and local organizations that support business in a variety of capacities. It is our pleasure to help you find the resources that will elevate your business and keep you moving forward.
Free Notary Services
The Chamber offers free notary services for members at our convenient Beverly location, including Certificates of Origin.
Monthly Events
BREAKFAST INSIGHT FORUMS
Breakfast Forums are typically held the first Wednesday of every month with government and business leaders addressing timely issues. Attendance ranges between 100-200 business professionals.
LEADS GROUP
This group becomes a structured networking environment where one can build relationships with other business professionals. Attendees give a “2-minute commercial” about their business and network with each other. Attendance is limited to the first 15 registrants.
AFTER HOURS NETWORKING
Meet new and interesting people at these business-casual networking functions. After Hours are held at prominent North Shore hotspots for informal networking with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
BUSINESS EDUCATION SEMINARS / WEBINAR
The Chamber offers seminar and workshop programs to help businesses improve their performance in key areas and bring their business to the next level. Sales, marketing, and business development professionals who want to sharpen their skills will find real value in these interactive programs.
Annual Signature Events
NORTH SHORE BUSINESS EXPO
Do business at the largest B2B Expo north of Boston with 2,500 business professionals and over 100 exhibiting firms and sponsors. Reserve a booth and/or sponsorship for heightened visibility.
ANNUAL DINNER MEETING
The Annual Dinner celebrates a year of progress and achievement for the chamber. At the dinner, business leaders recognize innovators from the region, who are inducted into the Academy of North Shore Distinguished Leaders. Typical attendance is over 500 and sponsorships are available.
SALUTE TO VETERANS
We honor Massachusetts active-duty service men and women and veterans at this annual breakfast in November. This celebration of patriotism also includes the presentation of our Minuteman Service Awards.
SUMMER GOLF OUTING
Hit the links with colleagues and customers at the best summer golf series on the North Shore! The annual tourney is typically held in July and played at the region’s most exclusive golf courses.
DIAMOND AWARDS
The Chamber honors select business women who demonstrate a commitment and passion for leading with purpose, empowering others, and making an impact in the region. Honorees are recognized at the annual Diamond Awards breakfast with more than 100 guests.
HONOR SCHOLARS DINNER & PROGRAM
Each year we celebrate the achievement of the top 5% of graduating seniors from 35 public and private high schools. Thanks to members’ generous sponsorships, 350 students are lauded at a dinner in the presence of their parents, educators and community leaders.
THRIVE EVENTS
Thrive is the Chamber’s initiative dedicated to supporting women in business both professionally and personally. Men are also invited to all events, which include keynote speakers, panel discussions, roundtables, networking, mentoring and more.