Benefits of Membership

The Branford Chamber of Commerce is a full-time Chamber that employs a dedicated staff to support both the organization and its member businesses.

Four councils work on your behalf to oversee the many efforts of the Chamber: Member Business Development, Economic and Community Development, Government Relations & Regional Development, and Organization Development.

Guided by our annual Planning Conference, these councils and our many active committees initiate new programs and carry out the Chamber’s goals.

ADVERTISING

Branford Chamber members can take advantage of a number of advertising opportunities:

• Member Directory & Town Guide
• Internet Exposure via www.branfordct.com
• Moving Forward Newsletter
• Direct Mail Advertising Flyers
• Shopping, Dining & Lodging Guide
• Tourism Information Racks
• Ribbon Cuttings
• Visitor’s Map & Boater’s Guide
• Member Sponsorships

NETWORKING

A number of networking opportunities are available for members to meet and do business with fellow members:

• Business After Hours & Business Before Hours
• Branford Festival Craft & Community Expo
• New Member Orientation Reception
• Committee Participation

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The Branford Chamber helps its members grow their businesses through a number of opportunities  including:

• Group Health Insurance
• Small Business Resource Center
• Small Business Seminars
• Mailing Labels
• Business Referral Service
• Tax Deductible Dues
  

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Each year, the Chamber hosts a number of exciting and valuable programs and events:

• Leadership Development Program
• Annual Membership & Awards Dinner
• Read Aloud Program
• School-to-Career Program
• Craft & Community Expo
• Candidates Forum and Legislative Breakfast
• Annual Harvest Dance
• State of Town Breakfast
  

ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS

The Chamber is the voice of the business community in local and state issues, and works to promote economic development and regional tourism.

• Publishes a comprehensive Business Relocation Guide.
• Attracts thousands of visitors to Branford during the annual Craft & Communication Expo.
• Joined forces with the Branford Economic Development Commission to publish a Workforce Development reference guide.
• Installed Tourism Information Racks in high visibility locations throughout Branford.
• Continues to address I-95 construction and the Shoreline East  issues.
• Founding member of the Shoreline Chambers Regional Government Relations Committee.