MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Join the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce

Mission Statement

The object of the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. shall be to promote the economic, civic and social welfare of the people of Burke and vicinity. The Burke Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Burke area so that its citizens and all areas of its economic community shall prosper. Promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the interests of the area.

Member Benefits

• Chamber members are included in a Membership Directory that is distributed to Burke Area businesses as well as to individuals requesting information about area businesses. The Directory is also available on the chamber's website for downloading
• A heating oil and propane discount program.
• Enrollment in a Group Health Insurance Plan administered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• 20 - 25% discounts on Constant Contact email and enewsletter marketing service.
• Members receive a free listing, description, picture and links on the Burke Chamber website, www.BurkeVermont.com. The chamber website places high in searches for Burke area facilities, venues and events.
• Electronic newsletters are regularly sent to out-of-area people that have expressed an interest in Burke and to Burke Chamber members, spotlighting a member's business.
• A Burke Area brochure is placed in many Vermont Welcome centers and is also sent when fulfilling information requests.
• The Chamber responds to information requests received via email, phone and mail.
• The chamber maintains Facebook and Twitter pages that includes member businesses and area events.
• An Online Booking System on BurkeVermont.com allows members' services to be reserved online.
• An E-Commerce online Country Store on BurkeVermont.com allows members to sell their products online.
• The chamber organizes and manages the annual Burke Fall Festival and the annual Children's Christmas Party.
• Occasional Chamber Mixers for members to interact and network with other members in a relaxed atmosphere.
• Maintains the Information Center and East Burke Kiosk, and participates in the Lyndon Area/Burke Area Information Booth.
• Discounted opportunities to advertise in major publications and participate in co-op ads for the Burke Area.
• The chamber will provide letters of support for member businesses seeking grants or other endeavors requiring support letters.
• Substantial discounted promotional and advertising opportunities for member businesses through the chamber's partnership with the Northeast Kingdom Travel & Tourism Association.
• Low membership dues compared to many other area chambers.

Downloads:

Membership Letter

Membership Form

December 2011 Enewsletter

The Chamber meets on the third Wednesday of each month.  All Chamber members are invited and encouraged to come!  The next Chamber meeting will be Wednesday January 18th at 4 pm at Kingdom Trails in East Burke Village. 

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