Benefits of Belonging to your local Chamber

It has been stated that success is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Your Vermont Chambers of Commerce know that owning and operating a small businesses has an infinite level of challenges. From local zoning, to sources of funding, to networking and employee benefits, your local Chamber has the experience, the connections and the programs to make your small business experience better.

Here is a short list of how your local Chamber of Commerce can help:

VACE Insurance

VACE Insurance is provided by Chamber Benefits Inc. (CBI), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Vermont Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE).  These services are provided as benefits for business members of local Vermont chambers of commerce as well as the employees of those business members.   

VACE provides health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont for the employees of employers who

• are a member in good standing of a chamber of commerce that is a member of VACCE - click the tab "Chambers of Commerce" on the left for a list
• are domiciled in Vermont
• are actively in business
• have 1 to 50 employees

VACE also provides dental insurance through Northeast Delta Dental for employers who

• are a member in good standing of a chamber of commerce that is a member of VACCE - click the tab "Chambers of Commerce" on the left for a list
• are domiciled in Vermont
• are actively in business
• note that there is no employee limit 

For detailed information about VACE and your options, please visit www.vaceinsurance.com

Networking and Marketing

Your local Chamber is a membership of dozens, often hundreds, of local businesses in your region. This immersion into your local business community offers unparalleled access for business to business opportunities, experiential sharing, and consensus ideas that migrate forward to legislators, regulators and more. In addition, your local chambers are involved with regional promotion that member businesses can participate in. Taking advantage of guides, seasonal magazine, business to business mixers and other opportunities can make a significant difference on your ability to "get the word out" about your business.

Government Access

Your local Chamber is an important part of the economic voice of Vermont businesses and residents. Through your local Chamber, critical questions about business development can be routed to the individuals and government bodies with the answers. Your local Chamber gives you access to your regional legislative representation, but also "knows the ropes" of how to assist members in getting the most from state and local government.

There are many more reasons to be a member of your local Chamber. Please visit our directory pages to find your regional chambers, and contact today to learn how easy it is to be a member.