Chamber Membership Benefits:

Business Marketing, Advertising, & Public Relations:

• Business listing and advertising. Maine Discovery Coast Magazine. Distributed through members, Maine Tourism Information Centers, trade and vacation shows, Maine chambers, Chamber Information Center, and telephone inquiries.
• Chamber website. Free business listing in the Membership Directory here at TheRealMaine.com. Free link to business website. Worldwide exposure for business and community events, and Calendar of Events.
• Chamber toll-free number (800-562-2529). For visitor- and business-relocation inquiries and referrals.
• Chamber Information Center. Distribution of member literature and business cards, which increases visibility of your business.
• Public relations articles on members and the community through hosting of travel writers.
• Statewide marketing through trade shows,State of Maine Visitor Information Centers, and Kittery Exhibit Display & Touch Screen Kiosk.
• Discounted co-op advertising rates in local, regional, and national tourism and business publications (Maine Invites You, Coastal Living, Down East Magazine, New England newspapers, and many others) and street maps.
• Access to Chamber membership listings and labels for targeted business mailings.
• Chamber newsletter. Advertising opportunities (Chamber Newsletter inserts, $150/issue, call for quantity needed and deadlines), member news section (free), updates on community and economic issues.
• Relocation Package brochure insert program. Cost-effective method to reach relocatees.
• Sponsorship programs. Community and business events.
• Chamber-sponsored community events.
• Midcoast Money Gift Certificate Program. These certificates redeemable at any participating Chamber member business.

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Community Involvement & Support:

• Partnerships with cultural, educational, government, and social service organizations.
• Promotion of area economic development, including the facilitation of business expansion and relocation.
• Involvement at state, regional and municipal levels on issues affecting the business community.
• Alerts on proposed legislation issues which affect your business.
• Communication of regional business interests to state and national legislators.
• Coordination of economic growth initiatives.
• Representation through active partnerships with affiliate organizations such as the Midcoast Chamber Council, Maine Tourism Association, Maine State Chamber of Commerce, and Maine Merchants Association.
• Sponsorship and promotion of community events.
• Assist organizations planning conventions and meetings.

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Professional Development & Leadership:

• Business seminars, workshops and monthly Breakfast Biz.
• Small business counseling services. Free, on-site, and confidential.
• Business Information Center at Chamber office with business-management information, business education/training resources, and small business resource guides.
• Leadership positions on the Chamber's board of directors.
• Active Chamber committee involvement allows you to develop and implement strategies to impact the Midcoast region.

Referrals:

• Business referral service through our Membership Directory, Chamber website, telephone inquiries, and the Chamber Information Center.
• Member-to-member business referrals.

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Special Services:

• Cost-savings programs (Health Insurance, Electricity Aggregation & Credit Card Processing (Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber and Maine State Chamber of Commerce have various programs in these areas).
• Office operations. Convenient and accessible five days a week, from Columbus Day to Memorial Day; seven days a week from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.

Networking and Education:

• Breakfast Biz. Periodic business meetings.
• Business After Hours. Monthly business open house for Chamber members.
• Community events. Volunteering and committee participation.
• Trade shows. Chamber's Annual Business Expo.
• Annual Chamber Dinner Meeting.
• Business seminars and workshops.

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