Don't let your Chamber Membership lapse.   Many of our members will be receiving an invoice for their 2011 membership renewal this month.

 

If your invoice is not already in your in box, please look out for it as it will be arriving in the next few days.  If you've received your renewal invoice but haven't returned it yet, please take a minute to support your chamber and renew your membership.  As a non-profit organization we rely upon your membership dues to continue to maintain support, staffing, programs, and events. Your continued support helps us to keep fighting for your business.

 

Misplaced our invoice?   Just call us on 781 643 4600

Thanks to the essential business contacts and range of services, the Chamber broadens your network and gives access to benefits geared to contributing and helping you grow your business.

How does the Arlington Chamber of Commerce work for you?

-Serves as a business advocate in town and local affairs

-Helps create and maintain a climate for your business to grow and succeed

- Provides connection within the business community through networking and association

What's in it for me?

We understand that saving money is just as important as making money when running a successful business. It is for this reason that we offer business advice, information and support services to our members - nearly all of which are available either at no cost, or at substantially discounted rates.

Getting value from your Chamber membership is very easy.  Simply through making the most of our services and networking opportunities, your savings can easily outweigh the cost of your annual subscription.

So what can you can expect from your Arlington Chamber Membership in 2011?

-  We'll keep you informed

-  Promote your business within the membership community

-  Offer networking, marketing and sponsorship opportunities

-  Provide access to a range of business services

-  Enable independent representation and the opportunity to influence town policy-makers

-  Continue to enhance membership with added value benefits exclusive to members.  Examples in 2010 - Shop Arlington First program offered as an added value benefit at no cost to you and our Member to Member discount program introduced in 2010.

-  More to come in 2011!   

Join us in welcoming our newest Chamber Members!

Eagle Bank
171 Mass Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
www.bankeagle.com
617-387-5110

More chamber members means more resources to support members!  Renew your membership and encourage others to join the Chamber today!

SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.

A SCORE counselor comes to the Arlington Chamber's office on the first Wednesday of every month to meet with Chamber members for confidential one-hour consultations.

Please contact the Chamber office to make an appointment for a future date at 781-643-4600.

Here you will find government news that might have an impact on business here in town. Below you will also find links to subscribe to town news and committee agendas.

• Board of Selectmen
   
• Redevelopment Board
• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Board of Health

  

The Town of Arlington has recently formed a new committee: Scenic Byway/Tourism and Economic Development. The committee, in collaboration with the Chamber, plans to create programs which may be very beneficial to all Arlington businesses and residents.  

Bob Bowes, of Bowes Real Estate is the liaison on this committee, representing the Chamber. Bob shared "the work of this committee may be the most important collaboration between the Town and its business owners in many years."

There is a way that you can help. The committee would like all business owners to collect zip code data for all of its transactions for the month of December. It may be collected in any manner that you choose. In early January you will be provided with information on how the committee will collect the data.   Once collected, the committee will tabulate and assess the results. All participating businesses will be provided with a copy of the results.  For more information, contact Bob Bowes

As more initiatives are developed, you will be notified by the Chamber, or the committee.