The North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce is a non profit business that is governed by a Board of Directors. Its purpose is to serve the business community of the nine town North Quabbin area, and to help improve the business climate in the area.

In order to be successful, the North Quabbin Chamber needs to be supported by a large number of businesses, both large and small. These businesses are the life blood of the Chamber and by paying their annual dues, they support the ongoing services that are provided by the Chamber.

There are many reasons why a business operating in the North Quabbin area should be a member of the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce:

1. Area Development- Planned expansion of the area's business and industrial life is the principal interest of most Chamber members.

2. Services- Ranging from public affairs activity to programs on a local and regional scale.

3. Civic Planning- Careful planning is essential to meet the challenge of a growing community. Experienced business people are working constantly to recognize community problems, to plan possible solutions and to implement worth while civic projects.

4. Information- Every Chamber activity has among its working tools a large systematic collection of timely, informative reference materials. The Chamber makes every effort to keep its members posted on many vital matters of personal and of business signficance.

5. Communication- The Chamber provides each member with a newsletter with information relating to local Chamber activites.

6. Association with Business People- You'll find the best business minds in the community active in Chamber affaris. You can associate with these people by being active yourself.

7. Ideas- There is not better way to develop ideas and techniques which you can apply profitably to your own business than to meet with your colleagues in the Chamber.

8. Self-Improvement- Working with business friends and neighbors on civic and business affairs, you'll gain expert knowledge, valuable friendships and contacts, and rewarding leadership experience.

9. Self- Satisfaction- You'll derive a measure of community satisfaction from sharing in the achievement of Chamber goals that help make your own area a better place to live and do business.

10. Prestige- The Chamber's membership insignia is a badge of honor, signifying your interest in the area's economic and civic growth.

                         MORE GOOD REASONS...
    

BECAUSE...You are a citizen doing business in this area and sharing in its properity. The Obligations of business citizenship challenge every person and institution to subscribe actively to the advancement of the community which they are part of...

BECAUSE...You prosper as the area prospers. By helping to build a thriving community, your investment is strengthened and your opportunities are broadened. You have a personal interest in these issues...

BECAUSE...Progress and prosperity depend on the development of a sound economic and social structure. These result from a vigilant aggressiveness and a continuing program of activities designed to cultivate opportunities and capitalize on advantages...

BECAUSE...Our members have access to the business community through a mailing list of members...

BECAUSE...The support of all business and professional people is necessary to bring about the economic improvements of our area and the civic and business development demanded by our modern standard of living...

BECAUSE...These goals can be reached only by a unified effort through an organization consistently and exclusively engaged in promoting the civic and business development demanded by our modern standard of living...

BECAUSE...United we are a a force to be reckoned with on regional, state, and federal government issues...

BECAUSE...The Chamber is the first stop for businesses moving into the area. New businesses are referred to Chamber members for information, assistance and contracts...

BECAUSE Reputable businesses belong, and you should take your rightful place as an active, progressive corporate citizen of Central Massachusetts...

BECAUSE...With all of these benefits, can your company afford not to join?