Member Benefits

Membership in the Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your business and your community. Join us and experience the many benefits of becoming part of our supportive network.

Advertising

As a member, you are provided with several advertising and sponsorship opportunities to receive business exposure through any of our events and publications.

Brochure/Business Card Distribution

Members may supply the Chamber with brochures and/or business cards for display at the Visitor Center in Northeast Harbor where businesses, residents, and visitors can obtain them.

Business After Hours

Events held throughout the year co-sponsored by the Chamber and a member firm for the purpose of bringing members together to network and increase their business contacts. Sponsors can showcase their business products and services through these events.

Events Calendar (Online)

The Chamber provides an online calendar to provide residents and visitors with information on upcoming major events. Members are encouraged to provide information on special events to us and we will post to the calendar.

Membership List

Members can obtain a membership mailing list, in an Excel format, of Chamber members.

New Member Announcement

The Chamber announces new members on social media and in the newsletter to provide information about your business.

Newsletter

The Chamber publishes an electronic monthly newsletter to inform members of upcoming events and programs, legislative updates, etc. Members are encouraged to submit information on special events or promotions to the Chamber for publication in the newsletter.

Professional and Dedicated Staff

Your Chamber has a professional and dedicated staff here to provide you with information and help promote your business. Look to the Chamber as a resource invested in your success.

Programs and Seminars

Educational programming on a variety of topics of concern to area businesses is held periodically based on Member requests.

Ribbon Cutting/Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Free advertising opportunity, coordinated by the Chamber, to announce member grand openings, anniversaries, business relocation, and groundbreaking ceremonies in the local newspapers.

Social Media

The Chamber uses social media outlets Facebook and Instagram to communicate with members and the general public about what’s going on at the Chamber. As a member, you are provided with the opportunity to advertise your business promotions and events for free by providing the Chamber with information that can be posted to these media sources.

Website

All members are promoted FREE on the Chamber website’s online membership directory located at www.mountdesertchamber.org