1. How Can You Make The Most of Your Chamber Of Commerce Membership? GET INVOLVED!!!!!!!

2. South Shore Chamber of Commerce Mission: To serve the interests of the membership and the business community by promoting an understanding of the contributions made to the economic well-being of the South Shore

3. The Boston Business Journal has named the South Shore Chamber of Commerce the largest Chamber of Commerce in the area. What better way to present to yourself and your business to over 2,500 potential customers!!!!

4. Our many different events encourage you to come out and meet your fellow members and potential customers. New Member Receptions. Upon joining the Chamber of Commerce you will shortly thereafter be invited to a reception which will allow you to meet the Chamber Staff and better acquaint yourself with the organization.

5. The reception also allows you to introduce yourself and your business to other new Chamber members. In addition to meeting the staff and other new members, members of our Board of Directors and other committees will be on hand to give you a warm welcome!!! 7:44 Breakfasts - a Chamber tradition. We bring in speakers such as John McCain, Ted Kennedy, Chad Gifford, Marshall Carter and the like to answer YOUR questions.

6. Hi Tea - sponsored by the Women’s Business Connection, a committee of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Much like the Business After Hours, however, the networking is facilitated by volunteers. Business After Hours - an informal gathering designed specifically for you to meet other members. Members volunteer their premises and provide light fare for guests, thus bringing people in to see their establishments.

7. Our Annual Golf Outing is celebrating its 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary this year!! This event is a member only event that attracts over 800 people each year. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy this day long event. Starting around noon, the games begin, as well as burgers, dogs, and ribs. The evening culminates with a steak and lobster dinner. Good food plus good people equals good business.

8. The South Shore Chamber of Commerce has a number of Committees - Find one (or more) that suits your needs and/or interests!!! Committee for Small Business Real Estate Committee Technology Committee Economic Development Task Force Ambassadors Group (Promotes membership)

9. Annual Outing Planning Committee Government Affairs Committee Human Resource Group Diversity Committee The Women’s Business Connection Communications Committee Non-Profits Group

10. The Chamber of Commerce proudly supports Business Councils in the following communities : Abington Braintree Hanover/Norwell Hingham Holbrook Milton Quincy Randolph Rockland Weymouth

11. Read about the WAVES made by Chamber members!!! WAVES is monthly publication put out by the Chamber that highlights issues and events important to Chamber members. Why not advertise in a publication read by over 2,500 business people!! For more information, please call Communications Manager John Stobierski, at 617-786-1537.

12. There are many other advantages to a South Shore Chamber of Commerce membership; insurance and advertising opportunities, to name a couple. We are always on the lookout for savings opportunities that will benefit our members.

13. However, by far, the best use of a Chamber membership is to make the most of opportunities that allow you to make yourself and your business known!!

14. Only YOU can make the most of YOUR membership in the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. For additional information on any of the events or committees at the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, please call 617-479-1111.

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