We invite you to join our Regional Chamber!

We serve the Towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Londonderry, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth, Shrewsbury, Weathersfield, Weston and their many villages.

Membership Benefits

Marketing/Publicity/Public Relations

1. Your business listing* on our website, yourplaceinvermont.com. Your directory listing includes a description of your business and up to 10 photos, along with a link to your website and contact information. Featured in different business categories and the town where you are located in Okemo Valley.
2. Your business listing* in our semi-annual Okemo Valley Magazine with the option of purchasing additional advertising. (See advertising options below.) Distributed to over #80,000 visitors, residents and members a year, both in print and digitally, with the Winter/Spring and Summer/Fall issues!
3. Cooperative Advertising opportunities (Vermont Inspiration Guides, and others)
4. Low cost advertising on the chamber visitor center Information Kiosk.
5. Placement* of your brochures in our visitors welcome center.
6. Marketing & promotion* of your business within Okemo Valley and the broader marketplace
   • Publicize your local & regional events on our website.
   • Story* ideas submitted to media– print, broadcast and online.
   • We amplify your stories and accomplishments on our website and social media
   • We share your posts on our social media including Facebook, Instagram, etc.
7. Share your help wanted ads* in our enews and on our social media channels, as well as out OV Jobs page.
8. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies* to promote your business in our e-newsletter, on our website and in the media.
9. Help promoting Grand Opening Ceremonies for new business members.
10. Introduction as a new chamber member:
    • in our monthly e-newsletters (Member enews and Just Between Us) to over 300+ businesses and their 800+ employees on the first week of every month
    • at our monthly Business After Hours Mixer events including the opportunity to share remarks about your business
    • on our social media channels

Networking/Advocacy

1. Monthly networking* evening events (every 4th Wednesday of the month from 5:00 – 7:00 pm) opportunities to host, co-host, sponsor or share a raffle prize to bolster your business visibility. Meet fellow chamber members and learn about their businesses.
2. Educational programs* for members by members and other experts on topics to help you grow your business or offer specialized training.
3. Occasional  Legislative Forums to meet directly with your representatives to share your concerns.
4. Customized referrals* personal and professional introductions to get you the connections you need to grow.
5. Business support to help you resolve business issues* with referrals to programs and resources that can help.
6. Advocating for you with our local, state and federal legislative delegation and government officials*.

Savings/Discounts

1. Member-to-Member Discounts* – annual list of member to member discounts offered to fellow chamber members (savings that can often cover your annual chamber membership dues!).
2. Just Between Us* – this is another member discount that is regularly updated and sent out to members monthly via email. Provides the opportunity to customize discounts to fellow members at different times of the year.
3. Insurance savings on plans only available to chamber members, their partner, family and employees (offered through the Vermont Association of Chamber Executives – VACE) on dental and vision insurance, worksite benefits, and pet insurance. (View Overview Here.)
4. Okemo Valley Magazine – advertising discounts for chamber members in good standing. (Savings that may even cover the cost of your annual chamber membership dues!).

Events/Sponsorships

1. The opportunity to participate in fun chamber events (sponsorships, raffle prize donations, etc.).
   • Summer Festival (August)
   • Holiday Train and other Winter Promotional Activities (November/December/January/February)
2. Participate in Visitor Center displays* in our Okemo Valley display case in the heavy foot trafficked Guilford, Fair Haven or other Vermont Welcome Centers (June or December) by showcasing your items.
3. Join a trade or travel show with us to promote your business, our region and the State of Vermont:
   • Big E (Springfield MA, September)
   • Travel & Tourism Trade Shows

Other Special Member Benefits for You & Your Employees

1. Local merchant EPIC Ski/Ride Pass through Okemo/Vail Resorts provides discounted ski season passes in the Northeast, around the country and at select international resorts. Okemo also offers a FREE Ski Day for members of the chamber every season.
2. Chamber Night at the Weston Theater Company (discounted tickets)
3. Two Free Business Card Ads advertising discounts savings for new chamber members from The Vermont Journal.
4. Awesome Graphics offers new chamber members (1) Set of 500 Full color double-sided business cards on 16 pt stock – glossy or matte finish.

*All these items are included as part of your chamber membership for no additional cost!

Marketing/Advertising Opportunities

1. Website Advertising: Categories Available: Arts/Culture, Dine, Play/Recreation, Shop, Stay/Lodging, Services, Weddings, Event Calendar and Towns. (Okemo Valley Magazine Advertisers get an extra month free):
   • Three months (quarterly): $150
   • Six months (semi-annually) : $300
   • Full Year (annually): $600

2. Okemo Valley Magazine: Semi-Annual (Columbus & Memorial Weekends) Please view Rate Card HERE.

Co-Op Advertising

Sponsorship Opportunities

1. Summer Festival (August)
2. Holiday Train and Winter Promotional Activities (December/January/February)
3. Newsletter Sponsors:
   • Quarterly/Seasonal Tourism Visitor Enews ($500-1000)
   • Monthly Member Enews
   • Monthly Member Just Between Us

VT Info Board Kiosk

Outside Chamber Office updated every two years – $175

We invite you to join our Regional Chamber!