North Essex Chamber of Commerce is a center of valuable business resources. As such, membership provides substantial value for you and your business.

CREDIBILTIY

Chamber membership provides local & regional name recognition for your business

• Your business benefits from greater exposure to potential customers in your area
• Increased exposure leads to higher visibility which leads to increased business

Professional Legitimacy

• Being associated with a well-known Chamber of Commerce gives your business instant creditability, trustworthiness, and integrity.
• Potential customers view Chamber members more favorably. 44%of consumers are more likely to think favorably of business in a Chamber and 63% are more likely to purchase goods or services from a Chamber member.
• Leverage credibility by adding the Chamber logo to your website

AWARENESS

Marketing and Promotion through the Chamber

• The Chamber spotlights and promotes new members giving them significant community exposure
• Your searchable profile in the Member Directory is online 365 days a year
• Guest blogging allows you to share your expertise with hundreds of businesspeople
• Speaking opportunities allow you to share your subject matter expertise
• Event hosting opportunities showcase your business

Expanded online traffic through the NECC website

• Your online profile appears in searches of the business directory
• Links to your website from the NECC site provides a valuable inbound link
• Hundreds of searches take place through the NECC website monthly

Promotion of events, offers, news and job openings

• Promotion of your event on the NECC website, email and social media drives additional traffic to your event
• List your job openings to get appropriate and skilled local talent

Cost-effective advertising and sponsorship opportunities

• Get your name out to the local community by sponsoring events
• Your logo appears in emails, the website, event signage and more
• Advertise on the NECC website and be seen by hundreds that visit each month

EXPOSURE

Relationship building via networking & volunteer opportunities

• Create strategic alliances and build lasting business relationships through NECC networking, social media and volunteerism.
• Participate in any of the various Chamber meetings
• Introduce yourself with your elevator pitch
• Follow up after networking meetings to build relationships
• Volunteer with the Chamber for direct exposure with more members and prospects
• Build alliances with influential business organizations such as NJ State Chamber and NJBIA

GROWTH

Professional and personal resources

• Develop relationships with one of many mentors/coaches in the Chamber
• Meet and develop rapport with Corporate sponsors such as PSEG, BCB Bank and RWJ Barnabas
• Actively grow the Chamber through the referral program

Professional and personal development opportunities

• The Chamber offers educational and professional growth opportunities
• Step up to a Board position – be seen as a business leader in your community

COMMUNITY

Leverage the NECC community

• Meet and engage with businesses across the region
• Do business locally
• Mingle with your local residents and businesses at our signature Taste of Essex event with over 400 participants, and at community events that NECC participates in
• Join NECC exclusive LinkedIn and Facebook groups to solidify community relationships

Support of member and community events

• Use your Chamber relationship in support of your events
• The Chamber welcomes new businesses with ribbon cutting and grand opening support
• The Chamber sponsors fundraising events for important charities such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the American Cancer Society