PDF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
          Please Scan the Completed Application and Email to the Chamber
PDF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS  

 

Marketing

 LOCAL FIRST OFFERS
Your Offer is marketed through the Chamber website, eBlasts, Facebook and LinkedIn pages
      LOCAL FIRST - Member Discount Sign-Up
      LOCAL FIRST Web Page

CORPORATE and DIVISION SPONSORSHIPS
Unique opportunity to increase your brand in the local business community -- Your logo on the Homepage of the Chamber Website and in eBlasts with a hotlink to your website, along with many other benefits. Program sponsorships are also available - Contact us for more information

SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES:

  Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce on FACEBOOK
Members are Tagged and Mentioned; Member Posts are Shared; Share Our Posts; Like As Your Page

 Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce PAGE and GROUP on LINKEDIN
Share your expertise on Business related topics to the Group

  Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce on Instagram
Members are Tagged and Mentioned; Like and Share Our Pictures

CHAMBER WEBSITE:
     Online Membership Directory | Advertising Opportunities
     Career Opportunities Page | Career Opportunities Form
     Available Office Space Page | Available Office Space Form

E-BLASTS
Reaching over 850 area professionals
     News & Events  | What's Happening With The Members

  VALLEY VIBES PODCAST
Where we bring you entertaining conversations featuring Chamber members that enrich, educate, and inform about life in the Farmington Valley and beyond. Available wherever you listen to your podcasts.

HOST A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
This signature networking event is held the 2nd Wednesday of most months and hosted by various members at different locations/venues throughout the Farmington Valley. It is designed to help area professionals meet new contacts and grow existing relationships while getting an inside look at a local business.
    > Hosts are marketed through our Website, eBlasts, and Social Media Pages
    > Receive Attendance List and Copy of Business Cards

3-MINUTE PRESENTATION AT A NETWORKING EVENT:
    Morning Business Network Connection
    A.W.E. (Area Women Entrepreneurs)

BUSINESS TOPIC PRESENTATIONS offered in connection with the Avon Free Public Library

RIBBON CUTTING
The Chamber will market the event for a member through its Website, eBlasts, and Social Media Pages, Provide Big Scissors, and Share a Photo in an eBlast and/or on Social Media

RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER PROGRAM
Members that recruit One (1) New Chamber Member receive a Featured Ad on the website for a period of one year. Any member that recruits Three (3) New Chamber Members receives an Internal Page Ad on the website for a period of one year. All participating members can also take advantage of having a one minute recorded introduction to their business added to the online directory listing.

MEMEMBERSHIP MAILING LABELS  Available FREE Twice Per Calendar Year

 VALLEY BOOK Exclusive Collaboration with the Avon/Canton Chamber - Ad sales NOW CLOSED FOR 2023
Members receive and exclusive discount when they purchase an ad in the latest edition
CLICK HERE to View the Online Digital Version

MEMBER REFERRALS

 

Networking

Monthly
    Morning Business Connection
    A.W.E. (Area Women Entrepreneurs)
    T.L.C. (The Lunch Connection)
    M.A.P. (Mentoring Area Professionals)
    Health & Wellness Connections
    Business After Hours

Farmington Valley Young Professionals Collaborative - in conjunction with the Granby/Simsbury Chamber
(was formerly V.Y.B.E. - Valley Young Business Entrepreneurs)

Joint Networking Events with Area Chambers

Special Interest Networking Events - Golf With The Chamber, Yappee After Hours

 

Education

Usually FREE to you and your employees:
     Computer & How-To Classes
     Seminars on various business-related topics
     Business skill building
     Attend classes via Zoom Conferencing
     Past classes available online on the Education Committee page

Committees

By volunteering just an hour or so of your time each month to serve on one of our Committees is all it takes to reap a greater benefit from your membership by developing or enhancing leadership, communication, teamwork, planning and problem-solving skills that can be employed in your place of work.

     Education Committee - develop programs to help members build their skills
     Marketing Committee - promote the Chamber and its member businesses
     Membership Committee - advance member interaction with the Chamber
     Go to the Committees page to learn more

Advocacy

Active Role Advancing Issues of Local Interest
     Temporary & Permanent Signage
     Numbering along Route 44
     Active Role Interfacing with Local Government
     Co-Sponsored UCONN Business Survey with Town Government

Active Role Advancing Issues of Regional Interest
     DSL/Internet Access
     Member of CACCE
     Connecticut Business Day 
     Updates on State Legislative Issues

Exclusive Benefits

THE VALLEY WORKSPACES CHAMBER SHARING SUITES
An exclusive collaboration with member E.N.E. Realty Associates, The Valley Workspaces Chamber Sharing Suites offer Quality, Professional, Flexible, Affordable, Safe co-working/meeting space conveniently located in the heart of the Farmington Valley, and are a great solution for Remote Workers, Self-Employed, Freelancers, or Other Entrepreneurs. Available by the hour, day, week or month to both Member and Non-Member area businesses. Avon/Canton Chamber Members Receive a Special Discount

  CHAMBER MEMBERS SAVE WITH CONSTANT CONTACT
Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce members can save:
20% with a 6 month pre-pay
25% with a 12 month pre-pay
Non-Profits can save 30% with a one year pre-pay