Benefits of Joining the Chamber Joining the East Hartford Chamber of Commerce is one of the best investments you can make for your business. In addition to the many intangible benefits, the Chamber offers a host of tangible opportunities that could be beneficial to your operations. Advertising & Marketing Members have a variety of creative ways in which they can promote, profile and advertise their businesses to the community. Business and Community Clout Gives you a powerful ally in your effort to increase profits and decrease costs. Business Contacts Meeting other Chamber members opens the door to new business contacts. Business Referrals In response to the many requests the organization receives for information on area businesses, the Chamber refers only Chamber members. Certificates of Origin For member companies planning to do business overseas, the Chamber has been given permission by the U.S. Department of Commerce to authorize Certificates of Origin. Chamber Directory Chamber members receive two free listings (alphabetical and business category) in the organization's membership resource guide. Every Chamber member receives a guide, which is widely circulated throughout the East Hartford business community and beyond. E-Commerce The Chamber provides the opportunity to promote one's company through advertising on the Chamber's web site. www.ehcoc.com East of the River Chambers of Commerce (ERCCA) Upon joining the East Hartford Chamber, members are automatically registered as members of ERCCA - an organization that unifies six area Chambers working together for the benefit of the region. East of the River Training Consortium In partnership with Manchester Community College, we are proud to offer subsidized training for manufacturing firms. The programs can be tailored to meet your company's particular needs. Group Health Insurance All members are eligible to receive group rates on health, worker's compensation and dental insurance through Chamber Insurance Trust. Joint Membership with MetroHartford Alliance Chamber members, take advantage of this unique benefit, expand your business beyond the east Hartford boarder. For an annual investment of $50 or $8 per employee you can join  the MetroHartford Alliance and be listed in their directory and web site. Map of the Town of East Hartford The official Chamber map is available to all members. Membership List and Labels A computerized listing of computer labels containing the names and addresses of Chamber member companies are available to Chamber members only for a small additional fee. Membership Plaque Plaques are distributed to all members to display in their place of business. Newsletter The Chamber publishes The Eastsider, a newsletter that is mailed to all members. All new members receive a free listing in the newsletter. Referral Service The Chamber staff can provide information and contacts for many different purposes. If you have a business-related problem, the staff is always available to help you. Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings The Chamber is pleased to assist members in planning special events in their business' Open House, Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting or other events. Savings on Long Distance Phone Service Special Chamber programs designed to save our member businesses money. Web site Your business is automatically included in the business classification listing on our web site www.ehcoe.com Need additional Information? Please call the Chamber and we will be glad to have an ambassador contact you! Our phone number is (860) 289-0239.