Why Join?                                                                                             Join Here

Because Membership has its Privileges! 

Visibility: 
…Membership increases your visibility to thousands of potential buyers every day through our website and
brochures. Advertising is now available through both of these venues, providing even more visibility.

Public Policy Partnerships:
…The Chamber takes a leadership role in working together with elected and appointed officials to
promote business vitality as an integral part of civic life.

Community Involvement:
…A hub for cooperative efforts in the Machias Bay area, the Chamber participates in numerous partnerships
with cultural, educational, governmental and social service organizations. An active Downtown
Revitalization Program will help to better serve all members. Your company benefits from activities
directed at building a well-rounded, vigorous community.

Professional Development:
…We work with the University of Maine at Machias, University of Maine at Machias Cooperative Extension, Sunrise County Economic Council, Downeast Community Partners and other small business agencies to bring programs to you. These are a just a few of our network of valuable business partners.

How MBACC Promotes Your Business:

• Referrals: Our office refers Chamber members when responding to inquiries we receive from all over the world.
• Publications: Member business as are listed in our directory.
• Sponsorship opportunities: festivals, such as Margaretta Days and Machias Wild Blueberry Festival.
• Educational seminars: Designed to enhance your business, improve customer service, and identify emerging trends.
• Business After Hours: Spotlights members and allows them to showcase their products and services.
• Website: Maintaining a web presence gives members the ability to communicate to a global economy and facilitates tourism interest in our area.
• Awards: Business, Employee, and Volunteer of the Year Awards at our annual meeting.
• Visitor Information Center: We act as host to the area, distributing member brochures, community information, and a calendar of events.

Corporate Membership
Additional Benefits:

• Promotion of your business at all Chamber related activities and festivals.
• Promotion of your business in MBACC advertisements.
• Your brochures or marketing info displayed at the Business After Hours sponsor table and at the MBACC office corporate sponsor designated area.
• We also offer ChamberBlue, a health insurance program for owners and employees.

Please complete the form below to join
or if you prefer print and complete this application and mail it.