Current Member Benefits

• B1st phonebook cover containing all businesses in the town with chamber members bulleted. This was available at the post office as well as other area businesses.
• Newsletter available to approximately 350-400 area businesses/residents where members may include copies of brochure/promotions, etc. in with the monthly mailer for free for their first mailing. Subsequent mailings cost a very modest $25
• Free listing on chamber web site and links provided to members’ web sites.
• Sponsorships available for major fundraising events (Peeper 5k and golf tournament) providing members with opportunities for advertising and increasing their exposure in the community
• Monthly meetings which give members opportunities for networking with prospective customers and other businesses in the area
• Email “blasting” to alert members of upcoming events or to disseminate information that will be of special interest to both chamber members and the community alike
• Forums sponsored by chamber to help educate the community to legislation that might affect both business and the individual
• “Welcome Wagon” for new residents gives out gift bag containing articles from chamber members increasing exposure and providing opportunities for gaining new customers. This is currently disseminated by David Ranson of Edward Jones Investments.
• Annual dinner awarding Business Leader of the Year and Citizen of the Year sponsored by chamber
• Ribbon cuttings or grand openings are attended by chamber officers and Fosters Daily Democrat free of charge to new members
• Candidate Forums sponsored by the chamber provide informative sessions so the community at large is in a better position to make educated voting decisions.
• Town map giving members opportunities to advertise their businesses. Maps will be available at town offices and other area locations

Potential benefits presently being researched:

• Welcome package including information about the town useful to new residents and businesses
• Handouts addressing the commercial district; zoning ordinances, etc., and will hopefully be a connection to potential new businesses with existing businesses. The handouts will primarily assist real estate agents to eliminate confusion about current zoning and planning ordinances
• Fundraising committee has been formed and will research new avenues for raising capital needed for special projects and new events to offer the community
• Creation of a chamber/Town liaison committee in order to keep all members up-to-date on happenings in the town that may impact business and the community at large.

 

Current Standing Committees                                     

Here are some opportunities for chamber members to get involved:

Board of Directors: Current board term expires September, 2007

  President                                                              

  Vice-President                                                     

  Treasurer                                                              

  Secretary                                                              

  Immediate Past President                                 

  At Large Members (TBD)                                              

                                             

Annual Dinner Committee

B1st Peeper Committee: Funds College Scholarships

Board Nominating Committee: Appointed by president in July of each year

Budget Committee

Business/Citizen of the Year Nominations Committee

By-Laws Committee

Christmas Toy Drive Committee: in cooperation with Major Waldron's Sportman's Assoc.

Fundraising Committee

Golf Tournament Committee: currently supports chamber operations

Good Sign Committee

Government Relations Committee: promotes relationship with the Town of Barrington

Membership Recruitment Committee

Political Events Committee: Hosts forums for local/regional/state candidate debates

Program Committee

Public Relations/Welcome Wagon

Scholarship Committee

Strategic Planning Committee

Telephone Book Cover Committee

Town Sign Committee               

If you have a desire to get involved and your expertise lends itself to any of these committees please contact the chamber at 664-2200 or E-mail info@barringtonchamber.org.