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Why join the Greater Ossipee
Chamber of Commerce?
Joining the Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of
Commerce (GOACC) can answer many of those questions that can go
unanswered, whether you're a opening a new business or buying an
existing one, we can help you become part
of the business network in the area promoting a positive atmosphere
for your busy in an active business community.
Advantages for GOACC Members :
1. Provides you with the communications tool to keep
up with your neighborhood through:
- Open monthly meetings, annual dinner meeting,
special informative general meetings and after hours gatherings.
- Special business and educational seminars.
Cooperative advertising, monthly newsletters and news release
articles in local media.
- Free listing in the Area Guide and Business
Directory which features the six chamber towns. Free rack space
at the Information Center.
- Free listing on the Chamber web site including
a link to your web site.
Our web site receives hundreds of visits each month.
- Full time receptionist to receive your calls
and direct all inquiries to proper persons.
- Toll-free 800 number for potential visitors to
call for information.
2. The GOACC promote tourism and growth in
year round/seasonal activities through:
- Distribution of thousands of Area Guide and
Business Directories through relocation packages, an area bulk
mailing and annual programs with the Lakes Region Association,
the Office of Travel and Tourism Development and NH Vacations.
- Special events sponsored by the GOACC such as
the Annual Golf Tournament which raises money for the Chris
Powers Scholarship Fund that helps local students and adults
continue their education.
- The Information Center, located at the
junction of Routes 25W and 16, has been a great asset to the
area and GOACC businesses. During the summer, an average of
2,000 visitors stop by for information pertaining to our area
including a sheltered and lighted year round display rack for
members brochures.
- Members in the Lakes Regions Association and
NH Tourism Council.
- Advertising in NH Guide Book, Visitor's Guide
and Lakes Region Association.
3. GOACC's political "watchdog"
interest always has you, the business person, in mind.
- Get involved with town and country issues that
affect your business or your property.
4. The GOACC promotes economic development in
many ways.
- Tourism and industrial development
- Job Training Program/Work Force Networking
Program
- Small Business Development of NH
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- NH Office of Business and Industrial
Development.
- Providing updated business information at the
Resource Center in Mountainside Business Center on Rt. 28,
Ossipee from Score, NH Small Business Development, NH Department
and many other agencies.
- Economic Development Task Force
- Business Visitation Program (BVP)
- Business After Hours gatherings for members
and guests.
- Active participation in regional economic
development.
5. The GOACC is a nonprofit organization
- All donations are tax deductible.
Now pay online with PayPal!
Join Today.
Click
here to download a printable application. (requires
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