{"id":23840,"date":"2026-04-08T10:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/?page_id=23840"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:41:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:41:46","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Member Onboarding Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2cgl8tc-30f9959cd3aa2902d3bee418972a416d\">\n.avia-section.av-2cgl8tc-30f9959cd3aa2902d3bee418972a416d{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hero-slider-overlay-min.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-2cgl8tc-30f9959cd3aa2902d3bee418972a416d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  welcome_banner avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-23840'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24h7b40-d974ea7b015a3b90e0d0c3b5acaaa0b6\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-24h7b40-d974ea7b015a3b90e0d0c3b5acaaa0b6 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:25px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-24h7b40-d974ea7b015a3b90e0d0c3b5acaaa0b6'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock welcome_subdesc av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome to the Chamber!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5wmeio-4734e7f05d02f32623da1823719fab9f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-5wmeio-4734e7f05d02f32623da1823719fab9f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:40px;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5wmeio-4734e7f05d02f32623da1823719fab9f'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock welcome_heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fff;\">More Than a Membership.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #e8b84b;\">A Community.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1b4y6sg-56ac6a547d95a7308acc1b59218b1e81\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1b4y6sg-56ac6a547d95a7308acc1b59218b1e81 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:25px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1b4y6sg-56ac6a547d95a7308acc1b59218b1e81'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock welcome_desc av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">You&#8217;ve joined hundreds of businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders across 27 communities who believe that when local businesses thrive, everyone benefits. This page is your starting point.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Whether you joined for the networking, the resources, the advocacy, or simply to be part of the region&#8217;s business community \u2014 we&#8217;re glad you&#8217;re here<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-n8zom8-938019f5243e305a6ab4bd88fdef06a2-wrap avia_animated_button av-animated-when-visible-95 fade-in avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-n8zom8-938019f5243e305a6ab4bd88fdef06a2\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-n8zom8-938019f5243e305a6ab4bd88fdef06a2{\nfont-size:19px;\nbackground-color:#e8b84b;\nborder-color:#e8b84b;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-n8zom8-938019f5243e305a6ab4bd88fdef06a2:hover{\nbackground-color:#e8b84b;\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-n8zom8-938019f5243e305a6ab4bd88fdef06a2:hover .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:white;\nstroke:white;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/atlas\/'  class='avia-button av-n8zom8-938019f5243e305a6ab4bd88fdef06a2 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-white'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Login to Member Portal\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Login to Member Portal<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-135ocx2-f44d5799a08ae0cb91c52912e82b5d82\">\n.avia-section.av-135ocx2-f44d5799a08ae0cb91c52912e82b5d82{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground-image:unset;\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-135ocx2-f44d5799a08ae0cb91c52912e82b5d82 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-fixed container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-23840'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgba09zg-c806e57f17335a556072b3a8a27d567b\">\n.flex_column.av-mgba09zg-c806e57f17335a556072b3a8a27d567b{\nwidth:100%;\nborder-width:20px;\nborder-style:none;\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:0 50px 0 50px;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mgba09zg-c806e57f17335a556072b3a8a27d567b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-sc8wm8-189eee3f2db0cff9ae20ed1cd9ac927e'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"color: #c8972a; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Your Onboarding Roadmap<\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"color: #075f60;\">Onboarding Checklist<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #4b5563; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\">Not sure where to begin? Step 1 is your highest priority \u2014 it sets up everything else. Each step also includes the why, so you understand the value, not just the task.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Start Here<\/strong> \u00a0<span style=\"color: #c8972a; font-size: 1.2em;\">\u2193<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-233sbwg-95fd431d396d0eeb8b8074ae64791a6c  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmusev6q-adee7c6933b661875c44409bc6ae4990'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"1. Account Setup &amp; First Steps\" data-title-open=\"1. Account Setup &amp; First Steps: Portal Login \u00b7 Profile \u00b7 Staff Access \u00b7 Whitelist Email \u00b7 Decal\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 1. Account Setup &amp; First Steps\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 1. Account Setup &amp; First Steps\">1. Account Setup &amp; First Steps<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.65; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f2fafa; border-left: 3px solid #c8972a; margin-bottom: 0;\">Your member portal is the command center for your membership. Get it set up right away so you never miss an opportunity.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; margin: 20px 0 12px; border: none;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: nowrap; padding: 0 10px 0 0; border: none;\"><strong style=\"color: #0a7d7e; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;\">GET STARTED<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-bottom: none; border-left: none; border-right: none; vertical-align: middle;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: nowrap; padding: 0 0 0 10px; border: none;\"><em style=\"color: #9ca3af;\">Activate your membership<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- TASK 1 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Log in to your Member Portal and verify your business info<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #fff0d0; color: #a06000; font-weight: bold; ;font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Priority<\/span><br \/>\nConfirm your business name, address, phone, website, and contact info are accurate.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Your portal is where your membership lives \u2014 it&#8217;s how you manage your account, keep your business information current, and access the tools and benefits that come with membership. Keeping your profile accurate ensures other members and the public can find and contact you correctly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/atlas\/portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log in now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 2 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Complete your business profile<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #e6f4f4; color: #075f60; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Digital<\/span><br \/>\nAdd your logo, description, hours, website, social links \u2014 everything your membership tier includes. Not sure what your tier includes? See the profile guide in the Member Guide section below.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>A complete, accurate profile means you&#8217;re represented correctly in our network and in the annual Visitor &amp; Tourism Guide if you&#8217;re tourism-eligible. The more complete, the more visible.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/atlas\/portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Update your listing \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 3 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Add your staff to your membership account<\/strong><br \/>\nYour membership covers your entire team. Add employee names and emails in your portal so they can access member pricing and events &#8211;\u00a0 and make sure to check &#8220;Receive Communications&#8221; for each person so they get our e-newsletter and email updates.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Staff who aren&#8217;t added miss more than events. They&#8217;ll also miss regional business updates, advocacy news, and professional development opportunities like Future Leaders of North Central or Women&#8217;s Leadership Connection. Membership benefits your whole team. Make sure everyone is added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/atlas\/portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Add staff in portal \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 4 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Whitelist our email domain<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd <strong>@northcentralmass.com <\/strong>to your safe-sender list, or ask your IT administrator to whitelist the domain, so Chamber communications don&#8217;t land in spam.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Event invitations, member announcements, and time-sensitive opportunities all come via email. If our messages go to spam, you&#8217;ll miss early-bird registration, legislative alerts, and exclusive member-only opportunities. This 30-second step protects your investment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 5 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Submit your advertising materials<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #e0eeff; color: #1a3a5c; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Business Choice &amp; Above<\/span><br \/>\nIf your tier includes digital ads, e-newsletter placement, or a Business Spotlight, review the ad specs and submit your materials when ready.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Digital advertising placements are included in your membership at no additional cost \u2014 but only if you use them. The sooner you submit, the sooner your business appears in front of our audience.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/digital-sponsorship-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View ad specs \u2192 <\/a><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"mailto:chamber@northcentralmass.com?subject=Ad%20Submission%20\u2013%20&#091;Your%20Business%20Name&#093;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email your materials \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 6 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Display your Chamber membership decal<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #e6f4f4; color: #075f60; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Digital<\/span><br \/>\nPlace the physical decal at your location and add the digital badge to your website. Physical decals are mailed annually. Didn&#8217;t receive yours? <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e;\" href=\"mailto:chamber@northcentralmass.com\">Contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>A 2024 Harris Poll found 47% of consumers view a business more favorably when they know it&#8217;s a chamber member \u2014 and 50% say they&#8217;re more likely to purchase from it. This simple, no-cost signal builds credibility with customers already looking to support local businesses.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/virtual-membership-sticker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your digital decal \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-jhlpnk-5f8e952c95511c17b2c676e91d9fa462'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2. Share Your Story &amp; Connect\" data-title-open=\"2. Share Your Story &amp; Connect: Member News \u00b7 Jobs Board \u00b7 Member Offers\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2. Share Your Story &amp; Connect\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2. Share Your Story &amp; Connect\">2. Share Your Story &amp; Connect<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.65; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f2fafa; border-left: 3px solid #c8972a; margin-bottom: 0;\">Let members and the community know you&#8217;re here \u2014 and start building the relationships that make membership real.<\/p>\n<p><!-- TASK 1 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Register for your first event<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #fff0d0; color: #a06000; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Priority<\/span><br \/>\nFrom morning networking breakfasts and Business After Hours to signature luncheons \u2014 there&#8217;s something for every schedule.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>The relationships you build at Chamber events are often the most lasting benefit of membership \u2014 the kind that turn into partnerships and genuine business friendships.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View events calendar \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 2 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Attend a New Member Orientation \u2014 or schedule a one-on-one session<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #fff0d0; color: #a06000; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Priority<\/span><br \/>\nJoin a group orientation to meet staff and fellow new members, or schedule a personalized walkthrough with our team.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>This is where membership really starts to click. You&#8217;ll meet the people who can help you get the most from your membership, ask questions specific to your business, and learn about programs you might not know exist.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"mailto:chamber@northcentralmass.com?subject=New%20Member%20Onboarding%20Session%20Request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your session \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 4 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Follow the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce on social media<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #e6f4f4; color: #075f60; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Digital<\/span><br \/>\nFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram to stay informed and connected with the regional business community \u2014 and get noticed when we post about you.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Our channels are how we share regional business news, member milestones, advocacy updates, and what&#8217;s happening across the region. It&#8217;s also how we amplify your business \u2014 ribbon cuttings, announcements, and milestones reach an audience of 60,000+ followers when we feature you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ncmchamber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/north-central-massachusetts-chamber-of-commerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ncm_chamber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/news\/podcast-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to our podcast \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 5 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Share your news, milestones, and great photos with us<br \/>\n<\/strong>Opening a new location? Hiring? Celebrating an anniversary? Let us know \u2014 and feel free to include photos.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>We&#8217;re always looking for compelling member stories to share across our channels. A well-timed\u00a0announcement or a great photo\u00a0can earn your business visibility to an audience of tens of thousands \u2014 at no cost.\u00a0The more you keep us in the loop, the more we can share your story.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"mailto:chamber@northcentralmass.com?subject=Press%20Release%20\/%20Member%20News%20Submission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit a press release or news item \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 6 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Tourism-eligible members: Get listed on VisitNorthCentral.com<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #fff3e0; color: #b45309; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Turismo<\/span><br \/>\nApplies to hospitality, restaurants, attractions, recreation, retail, agri-tourism, arts, and similar businesses. <em><span style=\"color: #0a7d7e;\">Not tourism-related? Skip this one.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>VisitNorthCentral.com is the official regional tourism website for North Central Massachusetts. Getting listed puts your business in front of visitors actively planning trips to the region \u2014 an audience you won&#8217;t reach through the standard member directory alone.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"mailto:info@visitnorthcentral.com?subject=Tourism%20Member%20Listing%20Request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Add me to VisitNorthCentral.com \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/visitnorthcentral.com\/events-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit a tourism event \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- TASK 7 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Post to the Jobs Board (if hiring)<\/strong><br \/>\nFree for members \u2014 reach local job seekers across North Central Massachusetts with no limit on postings.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>39% of consumers say they&#8217;re more likely to pursue a job at a chamber member business. The Jobs Board reaches a local, engaged audience that generic job boards often miss.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/jobs-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WorkNorthCentral Jobs Board \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmuukshr-38edc37f01b53723d32c58e6dd02bbbf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"3. Connect &amp; Network\" data-title-open=\"3. Connect &amp; Network: Breakfasts \u00b7 After Hours \u00b7 Good Morning North Central \u00b7 Committees\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 3. Connect &amp; Network\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 3. Connect &amp; Network\">3. Connect &amp; Network<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.65; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f2fafa; border-left: 3px solid #c8972a; margin-bottom: 0;\">Relationships are the cornerstone of Chamber membership. Attend events, join groups, and start building your network.<\/p>\n<p><!-- TASK 1 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Attend a Connect North Central breakfast<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #fff0d0; color: #a06000; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Priority<\/span><br \/>\nOur monthly morning networking event \u2014 informal, friendly, and a great first step. Bring business cards!<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Connect North Central is specifically designed to be welcoming to new members \u2014 making it the ideal low-pressure entry point into the Chamber community. Face-to-face introductions build trust faster than any digital channel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View events calendar \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 2 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Attend a Business After Hours event<\/strong><br \/>\nEvening networking hosted by a member business. Casual atmosphere, great connections, and fun venues.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>You&#8217;ll meet fellow members in a relaxed setting \u2014 the kind of conversations that turn into business friendships, vendor relationships, and connections that wouldn&#8217;t have happened any other way.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse events \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 3 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Attend a Good Morning North Central event<\/strong><br \/>\nOur flagship morning program featuring guest speakers, updates, and member spotlights.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Good Morning North Central is where the region&#8217;s most active business leaders show up consistently. Being in the room keeps you informed, visible, and connected to conversations shaping the region.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View events calendar \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 4 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Join a Committee or Affiliate group<\/strong><br \/>\nWomen&#8217;s Leadership, Government Affairs, Future Leaders of North Central, and more \u2014 get involved where it fits your goals.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Regular participation builds genuine familiarity over time \u2014 the kind of trusted relationships that come from showing up consistently and contributing to something larger than your own business.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/affiliates-committees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View groups \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmuuwv1p-3f6e56926a98d79557e06d0aabf99d81'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"4. Leverage Member Benefits &amp; Resources\" data-title-open=\"4. Leverage Member Benefits &amp; Resources: Health Insurance \u00b7 Affinity Programs \u00b7 Lending \u00b7 Research \u00b7 Podcast \u00b7 Sponsorships\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 4. Leverage Member Benefits &amp; Resources\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 4. Leverage Member Benefits &amp; Resources\">4. Leverage Member Benefits &amp; Resources<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.65; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f2fafa; border-left: 3px solid #c8972a; margin-bottom: 0;\">Your membership opens doors to programs, resources, and connections that can support your business in ways you might not expect. A few are worth exploring sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p><!-- TASK 1 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Explore Chamber Health Insurance<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #f1e8fd; color: #6326a1; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Resource<\/span> <span style=\"background: #fff0d0; color: #a06000; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Priority<\/span><br \/>\nChambers Insurance, Inc. works with every major MA carrier and may find coverage more affordable than what small businesses access on their own.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Health insurance is one of the biggest costs for small businesses. Chambers Insurance, Inc. works with every major MA carrier and may be able to find more affordable coverage than what small businesses can access on their own. Worth a conversation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get a quote \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 2 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Review Affinity Programs &amp; member discounts<\/strong><br \/>\nPre-negotiated savings on everything from office supplies to merchant services.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Even using one or two programs can generate savings that more than offset your annual dues \u2014 making your membership financially self-sustaining.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/affinity-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore programs \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 3 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Explore small business lending &amp; NCMDC support <\/strong><span style=\"background: #f1e8fd; color: #6326a1; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Resource<\/span><br \/>\nThe NCMDC is SBA-certified and offers micro-loans, financing, and business assistance for growing companies.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>The NCMDC provides flexible financing options that traditional banks may not offer \u2014 keeping growth opportunities within reach for North Central Massachusetts businesses.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/lending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCMDC lending \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 4 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Explore the Regional Data Center &amp; Research Services<\/strong><br \/>\nAccess demographic data, economic reports, and custom market research to support business planning and site decisions.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Whether you&#8217;re evaluating a new location, writing a business plan, or pitching to investors, the Regional Data Center gives you credible local market intelligence that would otherwise cost thousands to commission.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/regional-data-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regional data \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 5 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Listen to the Chamber Podcast <\/strong><span style=\"background: #f1e8fd; color: #6326a1; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Resource<\/span><br \/>\nBusiness insights, regional stories, and interviews with Chamber members and community leaders.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>The podcast is a great way to identify potential collaborators, clients, and mentors before you even meet them in person \u2014 and to stay connected to what&#8217;s driving North Central Massachusetts forward.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/news\/podcast-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 6 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Explore sponsorship opportunities <\/strong><span style=\"background: #f1e8fd; color: #6326a1; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Resource<\/span><br \/>\nSponsorships put your business in front of the Chamber&#8217;s most engaged members at the events they care about most.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Once you&#8217;ve attended a few events and have a sense of where your business fits in the community, sponsorships are a natural next step for members who are ready to invest more deeply in their visibility.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/membership-information\/sponsorships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View sponsorships \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mmuv6x48-755cf63323f86a011887551097c63e6f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"5. Deepen Your Engagement \u2014 Year 1 Goals\" data-title-open=\"5. Deepen Your Engagement: Year 1 Goals \u00b7 Referrals \u00b7 Awards \u00b7 CLI \u00b7 Annual Gala \u00b7 Foundation\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 5. Deepen Your Engagement \u2014 Year 1 Goals\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 5. Deepen Your Engagement \u2014 Year 1 Goals\">5. Deepen Your Engagement \u2014 Year 1 Goals<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.65; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f2fafa; border-left: 3px solid #c8972a; margin-bottom: 0;\">The most successful Chamber members are active participants. These longer-horizon goals will maximize your return on membership.<\/p>\n<p><!-- TASK 1 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Refer a business to join the Chamber<\/strong><br \/>\nHelp grow our community \u2014 and your network. Use the online referral form to submit a recommendation.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Every business you bring in strengthens the network you benefit from. Referrals also position you as a well-connected community leader \u2014 deepening your relationships with both the Chamber and the businesses you refer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/membership-information\/referral-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Referral form \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 2 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\">\n<p><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Apply or nominate for a Chamber Award<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #e6f4f4; color: #075f60; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Event<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Chamber recognizes outstanding businesses and community leaders each year.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Chamber awards provide powerful third-party validation. Winners receive significant publicity across all Chamber channels \u2014 and the recognition carries real weight with customers, partners, and talent you&#8217;re trying to attract.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/recognition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recognition nomination \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 3 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Explore the Community Leadership Institute (CLI)<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #f1e8fd; color: #6326a1; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Resource<\/span><br \/>\nA 9-month leadership development program designed to build the next generation of regional leaders.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>CLI alumni form one of the most tightly knit professional networks in the region. The program creates lasting peer relationships across industries that participants call on throughout their careers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/community-leadership-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn about CLI \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 4 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Attend the Annual Meeting \/ Gala<\/strong> <span style=\"background: #e6f4f4; color: #075f60; font-weight: bold; font-size: .7em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: middle;\">Event<\/span><br \/>\nOur marquee event of the year \u2014 awards, keynote speakers, and a celebration of regional business.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>The Annual Gala is where the entire Chamber community comes together. Attendance signals serious commitment to the region, and the room is packed with decision-makers and community leaders you won&#8217;t find together anywhere else.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events calendar \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 5 - WHITE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Consider donating to the Chamber Foundation<\/strong><br \/>\nSupport scholarships, workforce development, and community programs that benefit the entire region.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>The Foundation invests directly in the workforce and community fabric your business depends on. Supporting it is an act of community leadership and a long-term investment in the talent pipeline that makes North Central Massachusetts a great place to do business.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donate \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; margin: 20px 0 12px; border: none;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: nowrap; padding: 0 10px 0 0; border: none;\"><strong style=\"color: #0a7d7e; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;\">WHEN YOU&#8217;RE READy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-bottom: none; border-left: none; border-right: none; vertical-align: middle;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: nowrap; padding: 0 0 0 10px; border: none;\"><em style=\"color: #9ca3af;\">For established members looking to invest more deeply<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TASK 6 - GRAY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 12px; background-color: #f8f9fa; margin: 0;\"><input style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; accent-color: #2e7d4f;\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><strong>Host a Business After Hours at your location<\/strong><br \/>\nShowcase your business to hundreds of Chamber members. One of the most effective member marketing opportunities available.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 8px 0; font-style: normal; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-size: .85em;\">\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">WHY IT MATTERS<\/strong>Hosting puts your business physically in front of 100+ engaged professionals in your own space. It&#8217;s one of the most effective ways to generate buzz, demonstrate what you do, and build lasting impressions \u2014 all in a single evening.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Express interest \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mnoswn36-d293d861999253210a134f31238786b5\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mnoswn36-d293d861999253210a134f31238786b5{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mnoswn36-d293d861999253210a134f31238786b5 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-last'><span class='hr-inner'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mnoss67c-19b0a75b25d81abd29ee922bdcbb3be0\">\n.avia-section.av-mnoss67c-19b0a75b25d81abd29ee922bdcbb3be0{\nbackground-color:#daebeb;\nbackground-image:unset;\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-mnoss67c-19b0a75b25d81abd29ee922bdcbb3be0 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-fixed container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-23840'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mnossiae-effa25e2ff149bc59df8ec01212a9567\">\n#top .flex_column.av-mnossiae-effa25e2ff149bc59df8ec01212a9567{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:0;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mnossiae-effa25e2ff149bc59df8ec01212a9567{\nborder-width:20px;\nborder-color:#DAEBEB;\nborder-style:none;\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:#daebeb;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-mnossiae-effa25e2ff149bc59df8ec01212a9567{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mnossiae-effa25e2ff149bc59df8ec01212a9567 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first no_margin flex_column_div'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-4uh3c68-0ba76388fd35651c803ca60c03ab7dcd'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"color: #c8972a; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Reference &amp; Resources<\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"color: #075f60;\">Member Guide<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #4b5563; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\">Expand any section below to explore your membership in depth \u2014 benefits, resources, contacts, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-496ugm8-b25f1b019a0ea972a6edcdda9231610a\">\n#top .togglecontainer.av-496ugm8-b25f1b019a0ea972a6edcdda9231610a p.toggler.activeTitle{\nbackground-color:#eff7f7;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-496ugm8-b25f1b019a0ea972a6edcdda9231610a  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3v2xkg0-7b23147868c4440eb0e7539d5c6b8300'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What\u2019s Included in Your Business Profile \u2014 By Tier\" data-title-open=\"What\u2019s Included in Your Business Profile \u2014 By Tier: What profile elements are available at each membership level\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What\u2019s Included in Your Business Profile \u2014 By Tier\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What\u2019s Included in Your Business Profile \u2014 By Tier\">What\u2019s Included in Your Business Profile \u2014 By Tier<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 12px;\">Use this as a reference while completing your profile \u2014 here&#8217;s exactly what each membership level includes in the member directory. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/membership-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View membership levels \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Included at All Tiers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0;\">Business name, address, phone &amp; website \u00b7 Business category listing(s)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #0a7d7e; margin: 8px 0 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Business Choice+ and Above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0;\">Logo upload \u00b7 Short business description \u00b7 Social media links<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #106667; margin: 8px 0 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Business Growth+ Only<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0;\">Extended description &amp; products\/services \u00b7 Photos &amp; video gallery<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #c8972a; border-left: 4px solid #fff; margin: 8px 0 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">&#x2b50; Chamber Partner &amp; Regional Leader\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #fffde7; border: 1px solid #c8972a; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.7; color: #7a5800;\">Everything in Business Growth+ \u00b7 <strong>Additional location listings<\/strong> \u00b7 Priority placement in the member directory \u00b7 Enhanced visibility across Chamber platforms. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/membership-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about top-tier membership \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #fff8e6; border: 1px solid #c8972a; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 24px; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.6; font-style: italic;\">Questions about upgrading your membership? <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/membership-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View all membership levels \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #0D84C0; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Tourism-Related Business?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong style=\"color: #0d84c0; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Get Discovered on VisitNorthCentral.com<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your business serves visitors, tourists, or the regional hospitality economy \u2014 hotels, restaurants, attractions, agri-tourism, recreation, arts, retail, and more \u2014 there are additional ways we can promote you beyond the Chamber&#8217;s member directory.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0d84c0; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #18A2CC;\" href=\"https:\/\/visitnorthcentral.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VisitNorthCentral.com<\/a> is the official regional tourism website for North Central Massachusetts, operated by Visit North Central Massachusetts (VNCM), our sister organization dedicated to destination marketing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #fffde7; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0; color: #7a5800; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong style=\"display: block; color: #a07000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: .8em; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Tourism Guide Listing<\/strong><br \/>\nTourism-eligible members are listed in our annual printed Visitor &amp; Tourism Guide \u2014 distributed regionally and at visitor centers. To be listed accurately, your <strong>business category must be correct<\/strong> and your <strong>profile must be complete<\/strong> in your member portal. When in doubt, reach out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #18A2CC; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Tourism Member Actions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 14px 16px 4px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; border-bottom: none; margin: 0; color: #4b5563;\">Tourism-eligible? See Step 2 of the checklist above for your action items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3j5fgn4-bca5290dcfbeee300e085cde2b168859'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Key Resources at Your Fingertips\" data-title-open=\"Key Resources at Your Fingertips\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Key Resources at Your Fingertips\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Key Resources at Your Fingertips\">Key Resources at Your Fingertips<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 16px;\">The most commonly used member tools \u2014 all included with your membership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Networking &amp; Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Events Calendar<\/strong> \u2014 100+ events annually including networking breakfasts, signature luncheons, after-hours mixers, educational workshops, and ribbon cuttings. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse &amp; Register \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Hiring &amp; Workforce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">WorkNorthCentral Jobs Board<\/strong> \u2014 Post open positions for free with no limit on listings. Reaches active local job seekers across North Central Massachusetts. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/jobs-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post a Job \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Marketing &amp; Visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Advertising Opportunities<\/strong> \u2014 Website, e-newsletter, visitor guide, and print advertising included in higher tiers and available at member rates for all. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/digital-sponsorship-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Ad Specs &amp; Pricing \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Member Directory<\/strong> \u2014 Search and connect with hundreds of member businesses across 27 communities \u2014 find vendors, partners, and services within the network. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/our-members\/directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Directory \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Gift Local Card Program<\/strong> \u2014 The only universal community gift card in the region \u2014 dollars can only be spent at participating local businesses. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftlocal.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More &amp; Enroll \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Asuntos Gubernamentales<\/strong> \u2014 The Chamber advocates at the State House and in city halls on issues affecting businesses across our 27-community region. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/government-affairs\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn About Our Advocacy \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Financial &amp; Business Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Health &amp; Dental Insurance<\/strong> \u2014 Chambers Insurance, Inc. works with every major MA carrier and may find more affordable coverage than what small businesses can access on their own. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get a quote \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">NCMDC Lending &amp; Research<\/strong> \u2014 SBA-certified lending and regional market research to support business planning, site decisions, and growth. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/lending\/\">Lending \u2192<\/a> \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Member-to-Member Offers<\/strong> \u2014 Browse exclusive deals from fellow Chamber members or post your own to attract business from within the network. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/coupons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse member offers \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Programas de Afinidad<\/strong> \u2014 Member-exclusive savings through Chamber partnerships \u2014 worth exploring to offset your annual dues. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/affinity-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore programs \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">Foundation Scholarship Sponsorship<\/strong> \u2014 Sponsor a scholarship through the Chamber&#8217;s foundation and invest in the next generation of the local workforce. <a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/ncmassdev.wpengine.com\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn about sponsoring \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-36ioksg-4c2862be1f33b98cd1886001cb0cd8a1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who to Call for What\" data-title-open=\"Who to Call for What \" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who to Call for What\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who to Call for What\">Who to Call for What<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Main line: <strong style=\"color: #075f60;\">978.353.7600<\/strong> \u00b7 860 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 16px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Membership Recruitment &amp; Retention \u2014 Ext. 239<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.75; color: #4b5563;\">Your first stop for any membership question. Contact for questions about your membership, getting the most from your benefits, connecting with the right programs, and general guidance on where to start.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 16px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Member Services \u2014 Ext. 222<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.75; color: #4b5563;\">Portal login issues \u00b7 New employee logins \u00b7 Resetting passwords \u00b7 Adding or removing staff accounts<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 16px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Finance Department \u2014 Ext. 227<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.75; color: #4b5563;\">Membership invoices \u00b7 Renewal questions \u00b7 Updating payment info \u00b7 Billing discrepancies \u00b7 Receipt requests<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 16px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Events Team \u2014 Ext. 235<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.75; color: #4b5563;\">Event registration help \u00b7 Ribbon cutting requests \u00b7 Sponsorship opportunities \u00b7 New Member Orientation scheduling<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 16px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Marketing &amp; Communications \u2014 Ext. 240 \/ 244<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.75; color: #4b5563;\">Submitting ad materials \u00b7 E-newsletter features \u00b7 Press releases \u00b7 Market research services \u00b7 Gift Local Card program<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 16px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Johnny Appleseed Visitors&#8217; Center \u2014 <a style=\"color: #c8972a; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"tel:9783537604\">978.353.7604<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.75; color: #4b5563;\">1000 Route 2 Westbound, Lancaster, MA 01523 \u00b7 Brochure &amp; rack card placement \u00b7 Tourism inquiries \u00b7 VisitNorthCentral.com questions \u00b7 Tourism Guide listings<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 16px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">NCMDC \u2014 Business Loans \u2014 Ext. 232<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.75; color: #4b5563;\">Small business loans \u00b7 Micro-financing \u00b7 SBA program questions \u00b7 Business development assistance<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 16px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Chambers Insurance, Inc. \u2014 Ext. 227 \/ 222<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 12px 16px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0; line-height: 1.75; color: #4b5563;\">Affordable health insurance quotes \u00b7 Dental plan options \u00b7 Comparing MA carriers \u00b7 Employee benefits planning<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2jn1iio-4ada951161edfe10b5cfc99d5a7061b4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Helpful Links &amp; Quick Access\" data-title-open=\"Helpful Links &amp; Quick Access\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Helpful Links &amp; Quick Access\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Helpful Links &amp; Quick Access\">Helpful Links &amp; Quick Access<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Frequently used member resources \u2014 all in one place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Member Account<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 2;\"><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; margin-right: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/atlas\/portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Member Portal Login<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; margin-right: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/membership-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Niveles de Membresia<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Member FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Events &amp; Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 2;\"><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; margin-right: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events Calendar<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/jobs-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WorkNorthCentral Jobs Board<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">News &amp; Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 2;\"><a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; margin-right: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/news\/chamberreport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Informe de C\u00e1mara<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a; margin-right: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/news\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe to Newsletter<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a7d7e; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #c8972a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staff Directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 8px 14px; background: #075f60; border-left: 4px solid #c8972a; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #fff; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8em;\">Advocacy &amp; Economic Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-top: none; margin: 0 0 8px; 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