FAQ

Who can be a member?

Membership is available to any business, organization or government entity that wishes to support the Chamber’s mission and take advantage of the services and benefits provided by the organization.

Who in a business, organization or government entity is a member?

All employees of a Chamber member organization can use all of the resources we offer.

How many businesses belong to the Chamber?

Currently, there are approximately 500 members and this number is constantly growing.

How much does it cost to join the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce?

The Chamber’s Fair Share Investment Formula calculates each member’s investment to correlate with the company’s investment in the community, usually based on employment. For more information, contact our Membership Director today.

Is our company’s membership investment tax deductible?

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce is registered as a 501c(6) organization. Membership in the Chamber may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. None of your dues goes toward a paid lobbyist. Please check with your tax professional. (IRS Publication 529 – https://www.irs.gov/publications/p529/)

The number of employees in my business fluctuates throughout the year; do I have to adjust my investment amount during the year?

No, your investment is for the full year and any changes in employment levels are to be made at renewal.

How do I join the Greater Valley Chamber?

It’s easy! Just fill out this form and email it to our membership director.

How do I find out if a business is a member of the Chamber?

Please search our online business directory. You may search by business category, keyword, company name even businesses by community.

Does the Chamber provide a Certificate of Origin?

Yes, these documents required for exporting to certain countries may be obtained for free by members and for a fee by all other companies.

How do I get to the Chamber office?

We are located at 10 Progress Drive, on the second floor above the Griffin Health Occupational Medicine Center and just down the street from the R.D. Scinto Corporate Park.

Directions

Directions to the Chamber – Route 8 from Points North

  • Route 8 South to Exit 9 (Old Stratford Road)
  • Turn Right onto Old Stratford Road
  • Old Stratford Road becomes Commerce Drive (after Bridgeport Avenue)
  • Take 4th Left onto Progress Drive
  • (Progress Drive is .1 mile past Enterprise Drive, if you reach Research Drive, you gone too far.)
  • 10-12 Progress Drive will be on the Left
  • Go to the 2nd Driveway (near the fire hydrant) our entrance is on the left near the mailboxes.

(If you need elevator/handicap accessibility, go to the back of the building and enter through the center doorway, take the elevator to the 2nd Floor.)

Directions to the Chamber – Route 8 from Points South

  • Route 8 North to Exit 9 (Old Stratford Road)
  • Turn Left onto Old Stratford Road
  • Old Stratford Road becomes Commerce Drive (after Bridgeport Avenue)
  • Take 4th Left onto Progress Drive
  • (Progress Drive is .1 mile past Enterprise Drive, if you reach Research Drive, you gone too far.)
  • 10-12 Progress Drive will be on the Left
  • Go to the 2nd Driveway (near the fire hydrant) our entrance is on the left near the mailboxes.

(If you need elevator/handicap accessibility, go to the back of the building and enter through the center doorway, take the elevator to the 2nd Floor.)