• Unified voice of business in Newington
• Promotes business through cooperative partnerships
• Strategic Partner with MetroHartford Alliance and member of the Alliance 's Economic Development Council
• Works toward creating a business-friendly environment, thereby producing and maintaining more jobs for the town and the region
• Promotion of healthy business climate with economic vitality
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Providing Business to Business Networking Opportunities
The Chamber brings businesses together for their common benefit. Remember to shop members first!! |
• Monthly Business After Hours Networking Event
• Monthly new member orientation
• 7AM Network - weekly on Wednesdays
• Grand Openings and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
• Annual Home & Business Showcase
• Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser
• Holiday Social
• Member Referral Program and Member-to-Member referrals
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Supporting the Interests of Business Before Government
The Chamber maintains a positive working relationship with government at all levels. |
• Advocate for business with elected officials
• Political Action - such as supporting candidates for office
• Educate members and their employees about legislative issues impacting them in conjunction with MetroHartford Alliance
• Business Education/Development/Expansion
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Marketing Your Business
Chamber members have a better connection - because of the Newington Chamber they are connected to each other. Having these connections makes you a more efficient business person. |
• Referrals to your Business
• Listing on www.newingtonchamber.com website/ 9,000 visitors per month
• Online Chamber Membership Business Directory with links to your website
• Chamber Member Exclusive, Low-Cost Advertising Opportunities
• Event Opportunities & Sponsorships
• Brochure/Business Cards/Menu Displays at the Chamber
• Grand Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
• New Business Welcome Signs
• Member spotlight features
• Seasonal Newsletter
• Circulated to nearly 400 NCC members and community representatives
• Free welcome listing
• Promotional Insert Availability
• Display Ad Space Availability
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Promoting the Community
You have a business stake in this community which can be safeguarded by working with others through the Newington Chamber of Commerce to help advance all businesses.
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• Annual Awards Dinner (Youth Service Award and Public Service Award)
• Memorial Day Parade & Party in the Park
• Waterfall Festival
• Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Newington High School Scholarship Program
• Career Day for Newington High School seniors
• Sponsor State of the Town Address
• Provides speakers for civic organizations
• Re-enforcement of community identify, quality of life and sense of place |
Business Support Opportunities
The Chamber knows an enormous amount about who's who and what's what in the community - and almost always can direct people to the assistance, answers or solutions they need. |
• Assists businesses with resource information
• Chamber member exclusive, Online Job Posting Service
• Leadership development opportunities
• Management Training
• Educational Programs and Seminars
• Promotional Displays
• Join MetroHartford Alliance at special membership rate |
Recognition
People who join the Chamber are not only investing in the programs and services the Chamber offers; but also investing in their own personal and business development as well. |
• Business awards (Chamber Member of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Business of the Year, Public Safety Award and Beautification Award)
• Chamber membership plaque
• Display decals |
Value-Added Benefits
Chamber members are offered an array of competitively-priced insurance products available by the Chamber's Benefit Center . |
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• Credit Union membership
• Health Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Dental and Vision Care
• Certificates of Origin
• Membership is Tax Deductible |
Committees
If you're looking for a way to maximize your membership, get involved by joining committees, attending meetings and getting to know your fellow members. Your circle of influence is 300 businesses larger as a member of the Newington Chamber of Commerce. |
• 7AM Network
• Awards
• Business After Hours
• Chamber Office
• Communications/Marketing
• Finance
• Fund Raising
• High School Scholarship
• Meetings & Special Events
• Membership
• Home & Business Showcase/Career Day/Taste of Newington
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Contact the Chamber Office by email or call 860.666.2089 to learn more about any of these benefits available exclusively for members of the Newington Chamber of Commerce. |
