The Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization that receives no local, state, or federal funding, and is supported primarily through member dues and sponsorships.   

The Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce has a rich history of pursuing business and economic development over the course of its nearly 60 years of existence. The Avon/Canton Chamber is a vibrant, innovative, active, volunteer-driven group of 340+ members representing over 4000+ local jobs and fueling the Farmington Valley with millions of dollars in property taxes and economic impact. Our diverse businesses range from high technology solutions providers, to manufacturers, to prestigious consulting firms, as well as quality restaurants, lodging, service providers, and non-profits.

The Chamber began in 1965 in Avon. The towns of Avon and Canton have always been intertwined due to their shared connection along the Route 44 corridor.  Given their geographic proximity, similar goals, and seeing the opportunity combining forces could mean for even greater growth and success of area businesses, in 2021 the organization grew to include the Canton Chamber of Commerce, and hence became known as the Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce.

The core mission of the Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce is to help promote and grow its member businesses located throughout the greater Farmington Valley.  The Avon/Canton Chamber continues to work diligently to ensure that we provide a thorough suite of services that will positively impact advancement of our member businesses.  From offering an extensive and varied array of events aimed at keeping our businesses connected, to curating expanded avenues of communication, to developing innovative ways to increase their marketing reach – the Avon/Canton Chamber strives to offer great opportunities to grow needed networks and help businesses gain new insights to address the ever-changing challenges they face.

Area businesses are encouraged to consider joining us in building a friendly, dynamic, vibrant chamber of commerce in the economic heart of the Farmington Valley.