Value of Membership

BUSINESS BUILDING | MARKETING & VISIBILITY | ADVOCACY EFFORTS | GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY

***How can the Chamber help you* GROW *your business?***

Professional Development: Each year, we host over 25 business-building seminars for you and your employees, free of charge. (eg. Eaton Peabody Growth Basics for Business.)
In-person Networking: Connect with 90,000 like-minded individuals at 100+ events/year. (Learn more about our Signature Events HERE.)
Employee Recruitment: Prospect potential job seekers at our popular events and/or take advantage of our NEW Job Listing Special Offer for member businesses in partnership with Live+Work in Maine and the Portland Press Herald - learn more HERE.
Referral Groups: Join fellow members realizing over $1M increase in revenue through weekly networking groups. (Learn more about LINQ groups HERE.)
Mailing List: Receive a once-a-year direct mail list of our 1,300+ members, free of charge. (Request your mailing list HERE.)

"I always envisioned that being active in the Chamber would be good for Words@Work in a tangible way. Through LINQ, I’ve met a broad range of Chamber members which has created opportunities for conversations that turn into ongoing client relationships."
- Paula Mahony, President & Chief Strategist, Words@Work

How can the Chamber increase your VISIBILITY?

Sponsorship Options: We offer over 100 unique sponsorship packages ($250-$25,000) based on need/investment. Additional opportunities exist for small businesses to host our events and/or donate products or services. (Inquire about sponsorships HERE.)
Directory Listing: Our trusted online list of member businesses is consistently in the top 5 most trafficked pages on our website, generating over 1.2M referrals/month OR 6,000 referrals per member each year. (See our member directory HERE.)
Ribbon Cutting Support: Request assistance at, and promotion of, your ribbon cutting, grand opening, or special event. (Inquire about ribbon cuttings HERE.)
Marketing & Outreach Opportunities: We love to share our member's news with our audience! Reach 10K+ newsletter subscribers and close to 20K social media followers. (Learn more about marketing opportunities HERE.)

"As a sponsor of Kegs & Issues, we are able to connect with influential members of southern Maine’s business community - individuals who could potentially become members of the BNN family. By collaborating with the Chamber, we have been able to expand our visibility in one of our most important markets."
-Dayton Benway, Managing Principal, Baker Newman Noyes

How can the Chamber ADVOCATE for your organization?

Dedicated Staff: We provide experienced staff focused on tracking the latest policies, legislation, and updates from local, state, and federal governments.
Representation: We provide a voice on behalf of the business community at large on topics that matter to you.
Tools, Resources & Community Initiatives: We provide the latest news, tools, and resources relevant to our entire community (eg. COVID-19, Pay It Forward Maine, Let’s Be Kind, Standing in Solidarity Against Racial & Social Injustice, 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, and more.)
Public Policy: We provide an active stance on the issues impacting the business community, including local referendums.

Learn more about the Chamber's Advocacy efforts HERE.

"The Chamber has been a community leader and worked to represent the values and goals of small businesses like mine. Be it the local, regional, or state level, the Chamber has provided valuable information and kept an eye out for our interests."
-Paul Farrell, Owner, Union Bagel

How can the Chamber help you GIVE BACK?

Philanthropy: Support and partner with 200+ Chamber member nonprofit organizations. (View a list of our nonprofit members HERE.)
Chamber Boards & Planning Committees: Serve on a board or committee and advocate for your community, assist at local events, and benefit the people in your town. (Learn more about our Regional and Community Chambers HERE.)
Presenter & Member-to-Member Opportunities: Offer (and enjoy) discounts from fellow members and share valuable content with our membership as an event or webinar presenter. (View our Member-to-Member Deals HERE and fill out our Presenter Proposal Form HERE.)

"Serving on the all-volunteer Falmouth-Cumberland Community Chamber Board allows me to give back to both communities by organizing benefit events and scholarships for graduating seniors and making sure the concerns of our local towns are heard in the greater region."
-Tracy Hayes, Mr. Handyman of Greater Portland

Additional Membership Benefits & Opportunities:

Utilize free use of the Chamber’s Boardroom and Library space in downtown Portland for your meetings and gatherings.
FREE Certificates of Origin (non-members pay a fee). Contact the Chamber directly to arrange for your COO.
Explore networking and growth opportunities for young professionals with PROPEL.
Get involved with Portland Professional Connections, as the Chamber and the City of Portland's Office of Economic Opportunity matches foreign-trained professionals with established business people and community leaders.
Utilize the physical marketing space in our downtown Portland location.

Do you have an idea for a membership benefit? Let us know!

Learn more about the below special offers for Chamber members - and MORE - at our Member-to-Member Deals page!