From the President
The mission of the Branford Chamber of Commerce is to enhance business opportunity for the economic success of our members and the benefit of the community. As the preeminent Chamber on the shoreline, we are committed to providing value-added benefits for our members and to enhancing business opportunity in the Branford area through economic development, government involvement, and community participation. The benefits of Chamber membership are many and include health insurance programs, educational seminars, monthly networking events, advertising and marketing opportunities, grand opening ceremonies, and our annual Craft & Community Expo. The Chamber has also instituted a wide diversity of programs to meet the needs of the myriad of businesses that are within our Chamber Community. We strive to provide opportunities to enhance the marketing of your businessby providing personal and professional development for you and your staff. Keeping you updated on important government issues and finally allowing the opportunity to help make a difference in the community in which we live and work. If you are in the market to purchase goods and/or services, please consider visiting a Chamber member first. Through their membership, these businesses have demonstrated a commitment to the well-being of our Branford community. We are a dynamic organization with a strong Board that insists on taking advantage of all of the newest technologies and to demonstrative creativity and innovation. We wear with pride the term that has been “tagged” to the Branford Chamber, "the most progressive Chamber on the shoreline." Ed Lazarus, President From the Chairperson
Welcome to the Branford Chamber of Commerce website!· We are an organization of for-profit and not-for-profit entities that come together to further our professional, personal and collective development. We are all seeking to grow in ways that positively impact our families and the Branford community at large. This is accomplished through a Chamber organization directed, run and worked by an enthusiastic group of people from all walks of Branford business life – professional business services, retailers, restaurants, healthcare, manufacturers, charitable and civic organizations and consumer service providers. We, with the help of our efficient administrative staff, put on events and programs throughout the year that: - Provide networking and relationship building opportunities
- Offer ways that member organizations can market their businesses
- Offer professional & personal education
- Create forums to interact with and speak to legislators
Our strength comes from the diversity of our members' experiences and their considerable knowledge. One of the invaluable benefits to each of us is having the opportunity to tap into that tremendous resource. Believe me, properly used; the Branford Chamber of Commerce is a business education and marketing engine that provides an incredible return to its members. So if you are not a member already – contact us today! Test drive us - come sample our programs and events. We look forward to meeting you and telling you more about the benefits the Branford Chamber of Commerce offers ... Jim Rochford, Chairperson | 
On behalf of the Branford Chamber of Commerce, I would like to cordially invite you to become a member of our Chamber. As the premier advocacy organization for business in Branford, we work to promote a healthy and vibrant economy while protecting and advancing the interest of our members and the community as a whole. The Chamber works in conjunction with local citizens, businesses, educational and governmental partners to provide a positive business environment. It would be our pleasure to have you join this partnership through membership in the Branford Chamber.
