All Member Benefits

We would like to invite you to join our Regional Chamber!

We serve the Towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish/Proctorsville, Chester/Gassetts, Grafton/Cambridgeport, Londonderry, Ludlow, Mount Holly/Belmont, Plymouth/Tyson, Shrewsbury/Cuttingsville, Weathersfield/Ascutney/Perkinsville and Weston.

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 10 photos, along with a link to your website and contact information.
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 a year with the Winter/Spring and Summer/Fall issues!
3. Cooperative Advertising opportunities (Vermont Inspiration Guides, World Cup Guide, Edible Vermont Magazine 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 blog* & amplify your stories and accomplishments on our website and social media
   • We share your posts on our social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
7. Share your help wanted ads* in our enews and on our social media channels.
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. Opportunity to be selected as the Member of the Month, Volunteer of the Year and Member of the Year with associated promotion.
11. Opportunity to be featured on the Okemo Valley TV Chamber Show.
12. Introduction as a new chamber member:
    • in our monthly e-news to over 300+ businesses and their 800+ employees on the first Wednesday 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 (5:30 – 7:30 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. Local member morning “Coffee Talk” gatherings around the region.
4. Annual Legislative Forums to meet directly with your representatives to share your concerns.
5. Customized referrals* personal and professional introductions to get you the connections you need to grow.
6. Business support to help you resolve business issues* with referrals to programs and resources that can help.
7. 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.
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)
   • Golf Tournament (October)
   • Winter Promotional Activities (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 (as appropriate) we will also take your brochures with us for only $100!

Please note all Chamber events are subject to state guidelines regarding COVID.

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.
2. Chamber night at the Weston Playhouse (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. Learn more HERE. (Okemo Valley Magazine Advertisers get a 10% discount):
   • Three months (quarterly): $150
   • Six months (semi-annually) : $300
   • Full Year (annually): $600
   • Home Page Advertorial (1 year): $3000

   We are working on additional promotional packages to include social media & digital options.

2. Okemo Valley Magazine: Semi-Annual (Columbus & Memorial Weekends)

Co-Op Advertising

Sponsorship Opportunities

1. Summer Festival (August)
2. Winter Promotional Activities (December/January/February)
3. Golf Tournament (October)
   • Hole-in-One
   • Title – includes foursome & tee box
   • Pop-Up Tent Hole Sponsor
   • Hole Sponsor – Tee box signage
   • Golf Prize Award Sponsor – Clubhouse signage
   • Raffle Prize Sponsor
   • Goodie Bag Item Donor
4. Okemo Valley Showcase – Online Auction Item Donor $100+ value
5. Newsletter Sponsors:
   • Quarterly/Seasonal Tourism Visitor Enews
   • Monthly Member Enews
   • Monthly Member Just Between Us

VT Info Board Kiosk

Outside Chamber Office annually (July – July) $150

Criteria for Business Membership

In order to be considered for business membership in the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, a person or business must maintain a professional license or be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State, and/or have a Federal Taxpayer ID. The business must support the Chamber, embody the spirit of the Chamber’s Mission Statement, and demonstrate a desire to promote and support the activities of the Chamber.

Chamber Mission Statement

The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization. It is the voice of its members and the business communities in South Central Vermont. We provide advocacy, support, and unified regional marketing, to promote and enhance our regional businesses and four-season economy.

Business Membership Dues

Determined by # of people who work in the business.

Full-Time Staff: Any person who works substantially full time (including owners).

Part-Time Workers: Counted as 1/2 of a full time staff person.

Seasonal: Counted as 1/3 of a full time staff person.

Step #1: Determine Adjusted Staff (owners Included):

Step #2: Find your Annual Share Dues (based on adjusted staff)

Non-Profit/Municipal Rate

For 501c3 non-profit organizations or local town municipal governments. $149

Entrepreneurial/Micro-Businesses/Ag

For HOME-BASED businesses with NO employees, this entrepreneurial membership category is designed for new start-up businesses, individual artists, artisans or folks in the agriculture/farm-to-table sector. Not only does this membership allow you to be involved in all chamber events, it also helps you to promote and showcase your products & services where appropriate. Keep up with happenings in the region via all the chambers communications, share in fellow member-to-member discounts and secure affordable insurance programs (health, dental, & vision) for yourself, an exclusive benefit for chamber members only. $175

Individual Memberships

As an Individual Member the annual cost is $100. Designed for retirees or second home owners who do not operate a business in the Okemo Valley but wish to be involved in chamber events, workshops and committees, and would like to receive member discounts. This membership allows you to GET Connected – BE Involved. To participate in all mixers, events, educational opportunities, serve on committees, receive monthly eNews and member-to-member discounts (does not include insurance or full business promotional benefits). All are for free or at low member rates, and allows you to be an active participant in the regional economy.

Patron Memberships are set according to your desired level of support – Silver, Gold and Platinum. Patron members get all the same benefits as individual members with greater recognition. Our patron’s support allow the chamber to take decisive and strategic steps aimed at operational agility, customized programs based on the needs of our members, and steps to strengthen and grow our Okemo Valley Region.

• Silver Level is for investment between $200 to $500
• Gold Level is for investment between $501 and $800
• Platinum Level is for investment beginning at $801+