There are a tremendous number of benefits currently available to you through your membership with the Chamber of Commerce. Throughout your time as a member you may have lost track of what is available to you, or maybe haven't had the opportunity to learn of new advantages of membership. Listed below is an outline:

Referrals through a Year Round Visitor Center with a well-trained and customer service oriented staff

Web Presence: Members receive a free listing and web link on www.bennington.com

Free Listing: Members receive a free listing in the annual Bennington Area Guide- over 125,000 copies are distributed.

Networking Opportunities: Numerous opportunities are available for you to network with fellow chamber members:

• Monday Breakfasts w/ Chamber Director (rotating locations, check events)
• Monthly Mixers
• Open Houses
• Grand Openings
• Plant Tours

Business support: Chamber members receive tremendous business support including:

• Health and Dental Insurance Programs
• Employer Prescription Benefit Plan
• Pixel Networx Discount
• Bulk Mail Discount Opportunities
• Mailing label opportunities
• Lead distribution opportunities
• Marketing assistance
• Telephone & Internet Service Discounts
• Employee Discount Programs- Member to Member discount card

Marketing of the Bennington area and region: The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce is consistently on the marketing front. As a member you can expect Chamber efforts to include:

• Advertising through print media and television with the Green Mountain Regional Marketing Organization (RMO)
• WBTN monthly News & Views
• Weekly Column by Chamber Director
• Local Access television on CAT-TV Chamber Chat
• Assistance with Vermont State Marketing Program
• Cooperative Advertising Opportunities
• Tour Operator Integration

Support of Community Projects and Events: The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce is involved and often the lead organization of many local events including:

• Bennington Car Show
• 15th Annual Garlic Fest & Herb Festival
• Winter Festival and Penguin Plunge
• Annual Aurora Dance Party
• Bennington Informational Sign System
• Molly Stark Historic Byway
• Moosefest 2005 and 2009

Legislative Voice: Bennington has a very involved delegation of state senators and house members committed to the vitality of Bennington and surrounding communities.

• Legislative Breakfasts
• Day Under the Dome in Montpelier
• Representation on State committees