Explore Your Investor Type
Whether small or large, located downtown or in the hills, the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce is here to support you and your business in ways that match your needs. And we know those needs change over time. We are here at the beginning, middle, and jumping off point to the next thing.
Small Biz
Small Business.
Big Impact
Large Biz
Thinking Big. Thinking Locally.
Downtown
Vibrant Downtown. Together.
Hospitality
Welcoming Visitors. Welcoming You.
Nonprofit
Connecting Communities.
Small Business
A whopping 50 percent of GNCC’s investors are solopreneurs or have fewer than five employees. Small business is the little engine that could. And does! When you join the GNCC, the benefits are both tangible and intangible, personal and professional. Whatever type of business you have, joining the GNCC will create new opportunities for you and your business.
Below are just some of the ways that the GNCC supports small businesses.
From visitor center referrals to digital exposure through our websites and e-newsletter, from social media to the sponsorship, the GNCC provides a variety of ways to expose your business to the public and increase engagement.
Through our monthly Arrive@5s, netWORK volunteer opportunities, Annual Meeting, and more, the GNCC creates dozens of opportunities for members to connect with each other throughout the year.
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The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce ‘s website receives over 146,000 visits per year and generates an average of 12,000 member referrals per month.
In addition, GNCC staff know its members and regularly provide direct referrals. Over 400 people visit, call, or email the GNCC’s visitor center each week! We respond to visitors, relocators and locals. Investors are also welcome to distribute brochures, rack cards, business cards, flyers/handouts and feature event posters.
Each investor receives an investor page on the GNCC’s website where you can post news, press releases, upcoming events, job postings, and member-to-member deals or discounts.
Search Engine Optimization is increased for members by joining the chamber, increasing digital visibility. The GNCC’s website receives over 146,000 visits per year and generates an average of 12,000 member referrals per month.
Ruth Griggs, Principal at RC Communications and GNCC investor since 2011 talks about how joining the GNCC plugged her into the community quickly and efficiently.
Large Business
Being a member of the GNCC says a lot about your business. It puts you in the company of a community of businesses who care about our quality of life and work hard to enhance the well being of our area, for everyone.
Many of our large business members don’t need help from the GNCC to find their customers, but invest in the GNCC for some of the reasons below. That said, below are some of the ways that the GNCC supports large businesses.
The GNCC works with large businesses to help maintain the quality of life that is attractive to their employees. To live here is to work here.
The GNCC advocates for business-friendly initiatives and legislation at the local and state levels and inform investors about key issues affecting business success.
We engage the expertise of GNCC and community members to improve the economic and social well-being of our community.
Local leaders turn to the GNCC for our input and involvement. Serve as a board member, volunteer on one of many committees, or participate on round tables and task forces that address important issues, the right opportunity is available to you.
We’d love to talk to you about how being a investor contributes to the long-term success of our area.
Downtown Business
Nearly a third of GNCC members have a Downtown Northampton business address and count on local residents as their clients and customers.
Many also rely on business from people who are visiting our area, whether they’re 20 miles away or 50+ miles away. The GNCC works closely with our downtown business community to ensure our downtown’s success and vitality.
From visitor center referrals to digital exposure through our websites and e-newsletter, from social media to the sponsorship, the GNCC provides a variety of ways to expose your business to the public and increase engagement.
The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce ‘s website receives over 146,000 visits per year and generates an average of 12,000 member referrals per month.
In addition, GNCC staff know its members and regularly provide direct referrals. Over 400 people visit, call, or email the GNCC’s visitor center each week! We respond to visitors, relocators and locals. Investors are also welcome to distribute brochures, rack cards, business cards, flyers/handouts and feature event posters.
Explore all things Northampton – arts and entertainment, shopping, restaurants, hotels, nightlife and more.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola North America and PeoplesBank
With over 100 participating businesses the Northampton Gift Card is a critical Chamber program that generates over $380,000 for our local, downtown economy. Chamber members are welcome to participate.
Hospitality Business
A third of Chamber members rely on business from people who are visiting our area, whether they’re 20 miles away or 50+ miles away.
The Chamber promotes our members in the hospitality industry through multiple marketing channels that reach customers in our key feeder markets as well as group and international travelers.
Below are just some of the ways that the Chamber supports hospitality businesses. It’s the tip of the iceberg.
From visitor center referrals to digital exposure through our websites and e-newsletter, from social media to the sponsorship, the GNCC provides a variety of ways to expose your business to the public and increase engagement.
The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce ‘s website receives over 146,000 visits per year and generates an average of 12,000 member referrals per month.
In addition, GNCC staff know its members and regularly provide direct referrals. Over 400 people visit, call, or email the GNCC’s visitor center each week! We respond to visitors, relocators and locals. Investors are also welcome to distribute brochures, rack cards, business cards, flyers/handouts and feature event posters.
Explore all things Northampton – arts and entertainment, shopping, restaurants, hotels, nightlife and more.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola North America and PeoplesBank
With over 100 participating businesses the Northampton Gift Card is a critical Chamber program that generates over $380,000 for our local, downtown economy. Chamber members are welcome to participate.
A robust travel destination website for all of Hampshire County features Chamber members. Visit Hampshire County attracts and supports tourism throughout the year.
Each investor receives an investor page on the GNCC’s website where you can post news, press releases, upcoming events, job postings, and member-to-member deals or discounts.
Search Engine Optimization is increased for members by joining the chamber, increasing digital visibility. The GNCC’s website receives over 146,000 visits per year and generates an average of 12,000 member referrals per month.
Nonprofits
The GNCC is committed to supporting non-profit organizations. It’s part of our mission.
The GNCC’s ability to enhance the well-being of the Northampton area depends on strong relationships with organizations like yours that directly impact our community’s success.
Jim Ayers, formerly the Director of the United Way of Hampshire County, talks about how being a member Chamber supports two way flow of information and communication.
We want your voice at the table. Whether volunteering as a board member or serving on one of many committees, or contributing through round tables and task forces to address particular issues, the right opportunity is available for your organization.
From visitor center referrals to digital exposure through our websites and e-newsletter, from social media to the sponsorship, the GNCC provides a variety of ways to expose your cause to the public and increase engagement.
From monthly Arrive@5’s to the Hampshire Hampshire County Business Bash, from Member Orientations to the Taste of Commerce, the GNCC creates dozens of opportunities for investors to connect with each other throughout the year.
The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce ‘s website receives over 146,000 visits per year and generates an average of 12,000 member referrals per month.
In addition, GNCC staff know its members and regularly provide direct referrals. Over 400 people visit, call, or email the GNCC’s visitor center each week! We respond to visitors, relocators and locals. Investors are also welcome to distribute brochures, rack cards, business cards, flyers/handouts and feature event posters.
The GNCC communicates with our extensive e-list regularly, highlighting investors, job postings, announcements, and more, driving recipients to the GNCC and investors websites. There are digital marketing opportunities galore.
Jim Ayers, formerly the Director of the United Way of Hampshire County, talks about how being an investor supports two way flow of information and communication.