The Benefits of Chamber Membership

Exclusive Cost Savings
As a Chamber member, you are eligible for an attractive Chamber Blue Choice Health Plan, merchants credit card processing program offered by First National Merchant Solutions, discounted Educational Courses at USM, and discounted advertising opportunities for new members through the Chamber’s own media advantage program.

Discounted Educational Business Courses at USM are now available for Chamber members.

Click here to download course description and registration form.

Advocacy
We take an active role in advocating for employers and job creation. Whether is it Maine's tax puzzle, government spending, health policy, or housing, we will be involved in finding better solutions. When our members are undecided, we will convene all sides of an issue to help you make better informed decisions. We work closely with the State Chamber to influence legislation.

Referrals / Links
Our website with a searchable database and our electronic referral program provide valuable leads to our members. Every day the website averages close to 500 visits from across the country and around the world. Through portlandregion.com you are truly "connected."

Newsletter
Business Perspectives, published monthly, keeps you up-to-date on important business and public policy issues. Each issue also includes an events calendar spotlighting marketing and networking opportunities for you and your business.

Monthly Direct Mail Opportunities
Focus your marketing efforts by targeting your service or product to other Chamber members with insert in our monthly newsletter, mailed to more than 2800 people.

Trade Shows, Seminars & Forums
We sponsor northern New England's largest business-to business trade show, Maine Business Expo, held each year in October at the Cumberland County Civic Center . Policy Soundings is your opportunity to hear directly from the newsmakers about the important public policy issues facing Maine . We also offer free monthly seminars and workshops on an array of topics of importance to small business owners.

Membership Directory & New Member Listings
Find other Chamber businesses or update your lead list with our annual Membership Directory and Relocation Guide, your gateway to the greater Portland community. New Chamber listings are mailed monthly with our newsletter to update your directory.

Networking Opportunities
Business After Hours, Eggs & Issues, Policy Soundings, the Annual Leadership Dinner, Casco Bay Cruise and Auction, our Golf Tournament and numerous other Community Chamber events provide ample opportunity for networking, business development and fun!

Boardroom and Offices
Use our boardroom, Internet connection, overhead projector, and library for your important meetings or specific projects. Display your marketing material in our busy lobby area.