Member Benefits

Networking and Educational Opportunities

Networking is critical in achieving success in today’s business environment.  Each year
the MWCoC offers a variety of programs to provide our members with hundreds of opportunities to make profitable new business contacts and develop a network of potential customers for their business.  Take advantage of these activities and events and plug into “The Power of Connection.”  

• Exec-Connect Luncheon Series

• Business after Hours (includes New Member Spotlight)

• Member Orientation

• Annual Meeting & Awards Gala

• Annual Golf Tournament

• Annual "TASTE" of MetroWest

• Additional Special Events

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Initiatives  

The MWCoC has joined with compatibly aligned organizations to enhance the power of connection and offer greater opportunity for our members to build long-term business relationships.

• College Initiative – partnership with Framingham State University

• Veteran’s Initiative – partnering with area Veteran’s groups

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Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities 

Gain visibility within the region’s business community and draw attention to your business.  Affordable options to members of all sizes, the MWCoC has an advertising or sponsorship opportunity that will fit your needs.

• Directory Listings

• FREE listing in the Chamber’s Website Membership Directory including
             website link, enhanced business description and more!
 

• Referrals  MWCOC provides hundreds of local business referrals on goods &
   services in response to the general inquiries we receive.  We refer inquiries to our
   members through our Free Online Membership Directory at www.metrowest.org
   and information available at our Business Card/Brochure Display located at the
   Chamber Office.

• Advertising Opportunities FREE advertising to market to  MWCoC
   members and beyond.  All Eblasts and Social Media Posts will continue to be FREE to all members.

• Visibility Members Only Business Card/Brochure Display located at the Chamber
    Office

• Membership Mailing Labels available for a fee to MWCoC members only

• Event Posting Members can list their events on the Chamber’s Community
             Calendar

• Sponsorship Opportunities

• Event Sponsorships – partner with the Chamber to promote your business

• Annual Corporate and Community Builder Sponsorships

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Free Small Business Counseling

The Chamber offers free opportunities for general business counseling. 

• Massachusetts Small Business Development Center at Clark University (SBDC)-  An expert business counselor is available at the Chamber office on Thursdays to provide high quality, one-to-one management and technical assistance in a variety of areas including finance, marketing, business plans and accounting to new, expanding and/or challenged businesses. 
• SCORE business counselors are available at the Chamber office on Tuesdays to offer mentoring services on issues facing small businesses. Contact the Chamber Office to schedule your appointment at (508) 879-5600.     

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Free Services for Members

• Certificates of Origin available at the Chamber Office
• Job Postings on the Chamber’s Website
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

 

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 News You Need

Staying connected to our members is important because it keeps you informed about all the beneficial opportunities the Chamber offers.  Our weekly e-newsletter, “Tuesday at Two”, lets you know what’s happening and provides you with the opportunity to promote your events, special offers and business to our membership. For more information call 508-879-5600.

• “Tuesday at Two” Chamber Weekly E-Blast

• E-Mail Updates

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New Member  and Member Special Offers

• FREE Trial Subscription to Worcester Business Journal and/or MetroWest 495Biz

 

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Business Advocacy & Economic Development

• MWCoC advocates for your Business at the Local, State and Federal levels of
             Government.

• MWCoC strives to create a favorable economic climate in our region to help your
  business grow, prosper and remain competitive.

MWCoC is a member of the Commonwealth of MA Economic Development Strategic Planning Council and Small Business Roundtable

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Investing in the Future

The MetroWest Chamber has established affiliations with the following organizations to help support and promote a better future to the MetroWest region.

• MetroWest Economic Research Center at Framingham State College (MERC)

• 495/MetroWest Partnership

• MetroWest/495 Transportation Management Association (TMA)

• Leadership MetroWest

• MetroWest Chamber Educational Foundation

• MetroWest Visitors Bureau

 

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Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities

Expand your networking opportunities by joining a MWCoC committee or sharing your talents on a Chamber event. 

• Economic Development & Public Policy Committee

• Membership Engagement Team

• Events Team

• Women's Networking Team

• Annual “Taste of MetroWest” Committee

• Annual MetroWest Educational Foundation Golf Tournament Committee

• Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Committee