North East Chamber Benefits

The cost of joining the North East Chamber of Commerce is an incredible value for all of the benefits that you will receive with your membership.

Single Business Membership

$99/ yr

Multi-Business Membership (2 Businesses)

$149/ yr

Multi-Business Membership (3 Businesses)

$199/ yr

Advertising

New members will be highlighted on the Chamber’s home page for 30 days as well as a blast email will be sent to the membership when a new member joins. Throughout the year you have an opportunity to promote your business or website for a minimal fee.

Networking

There are numerous opportunities to meet and network with your business peers in the local community. You will have the opportunity to host and participate in morning coffees, networking mixers, ribbon-cuttings, and card exchanges. You simply do not have a better opportunity to be around as large a number of people who share the same interest as you.

Events Planning Committee

The Events Planning Committee is a group of Chamber members committed to developing and producing events held in North East. Chamber members benefit from these events by the exposure provided to hundreds of potential customers who come from a large geographic area.

Involvement in Local Activities

Our Chamber members are actively involved in Salute to Cecil County Veterans July 3rd Fireworks Celebration, Halloween Party, Santa House, Neighborhood Youth Panel, Boys and Girls Club, Cecil County Christmas Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting, March of Dimes Walk for Babies, Annual Flag Day Ceremony, North East Relay for Life, North East Rotary and other service organizations and other local events.

Website

As a member of the Chamber, you are included on the list of chamber members on our website. The website averages more than 30,000 hits a month and is an opportunity for you to get your company name out to potential customers. Our Chamber site is linked to the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce, Cecil County Tourism and the Town of North East. The Cecil County Tourism website received more than 36,000 hits each month.

Monthly Lunch Meeting

Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month. Hear quality speakers discuss topics you care about and which affect your business. Not to mention an opportunity to sample the best restaurants in the local area (and oh yes, did we mention networking?).

Voice in Local Issues

The Chamber is active in local issues and shares a close working relationship with the Town of North East. A town representative serves on the Chamber Board of Directors and updates on the Town are given at each Chamber meeting. Whenever a local issue affects the business community, the Town seeks the input of the Chamber. Chamber member representatives attend the twice-monthly meeting of the Town Board and are offered the opportunity to address the Board. You are encouraged to attend the meetings held at the Town Hall Meeting Room on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Cecil County Public Schools Business Partner – North East High School

The Chamber is the Business Partner for North East High School. Quarterly Honor Roll Breakfasts are sponsored by the Chamber. In addition, the Chamber is proud to offer the Ulysses G. Demond, III $1,000.00 scholarship awards to a boy and girl majoring in business and attending Cecil College.

Rt. 40 and Rt. 272 Sign Board

The sign board is located in a high traffic area seen by thousands of people each year. A copy of the general rules for use is available.