Member Benefits
Connect with success at the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, your link to the people, programs and resources you need to grow your business. Join over 1,100 member businesses representing 50,000 employees all benefitting from the Chamber’s pro-business advocacy, business and professional development programs, and high-visibility events throughout the year.
Membership in the Chamber provides the following benefits to your business and all its employees.
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CONNECTIONS - to business prospects, opportunities and relationships that grow your business. Click here to view the Chamber's invaluable business development programs and networking events.
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EDUCATION RESOURCES - to enhance your business and career. Click here to view the Chamber's professional development programs.
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INFLUENCE - over public policy decisions impacting business and the quality of life in Newport County and Bristol. Click here to learn about the Chamber’s pro-business advocacy agenda.
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ACCESS - to elected and appointed officials in Newport County, Bristol and Greater Rhode Island. Click here to view a list of government officials.
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INFORMATION - on to doing business in Newport County, Bristol and Greater Rhode Island. Click here to view Chamber Publications.
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SAVINGS - on essential business products and services for your organization. Click here to view the Chamber's Member Savings programs.
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VISIBILITY and CREDIBILITY - among those who live, work and visit in Newport County and Bristol. Click here to view exclusive marketing opportunities available through the Chamber.
Referrals
Membership Lists
Refer-a-Member Program
Relocation, Wedding & Travel Leads
Telephone Referrals
Networking
Monthly Business After Hours – FREE to Members
Women in Business Monthly Luncheons – FREE to Members
Monthly Human Resources Roundtable – FREE to Members
Golf Tournament
Business Expo
Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
Special Events
Advertising Opportunities
Member Exchange Biweekly Email – FREE to Members
Annual Membership Directory & Resource Guide
Annual Travel & Event Planner
Newport County Map & Member Directory
Website Banner Advertising
Enhanced Website Page
Quarterly Business Journal
Biweekly E-Newsletter
Monthly Membership Mailings
Advertising Discounts with Local Media
Event Sponsorship
Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
Business EXPO
Business After Hours
Gift Certificate Program
Member to Member Discount Program
Legislative Advocacy Committee
Chamber Coalition
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce belongs to the Chamber Coalition, the largest business organization in the state made up of 11 chambers. Chamber representatives are at the Rhode Island statehouse every day, monitoring and testifying on behalf of legislation that impacts the business community.
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Government Affairs Committee
This committee monitors town and city council dockets and local legislation which could impact the business community.
List of government officials
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Education
Business and Educational Seminars – FREE to Members
Economic Updates
Quarterly Business Journal – FREE to Members
Biweekly E-Newsletter– FREE to Members
Chamber Publications
Click here to view chamber publications
Savings
Electricity & Natural Gas Discount
Office Supply Discount
Advertising Discounts with Local Media
E-mail Marketing Discount
Credit Card Processing Discount
Member to Member e-blast Advertising – FREE to Members
Use of Chamber’s Bulk Mail Permit – FREE to Members
Member-to-Member Discount Program
Marketing
Website Banner Advertising
Enhanced Website Page
Membership Lists
Member Exchange Biweekly Email – FREE for Members
Relocation, Wedding & Travel Leads – FREE for Members
Telephone Referrals – FREE to Members
Monthly Membership Mailings
Quarterly Business Journal Advertising
Biweekly E-Newsletter Banner Advertising
Membership Directory & Resource Guide – FREE listings for Members
Travel & Event Planner Advertising
County Map & Member Directory
“Welcome to Newport County” Packet
Relocation Packet
Event Sponsorship
Business EXPO
Business After Hours
Golf Tournament
Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
Special Events
Enhanced Credibility with Chamber Logo on Your Website – FREE to Members
Chamber Gift Certificate Program
Member to Member Discount Program
Public Relations
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies – FREE to Members
Gift Certificate Program
Member to Member Discount Program
Biweekly Member Exchange Eblast – FREE to Members
Add Credibility to your website with Chamber Logo
Event Sponsorship
Business After Hours Sponsorship/Host
Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
Business EXPO
Business After Hours
Golf Tournament
Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
Special Events