Join the Chamber

Join the Harwich Chamber today!

Contact
Membership Services Coordinator
Chris Perry
at 508-430-1165 for more information
or scroll below to apply online!

The Harwich Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting, strengthening and supporting its members and the Harwich business community, as well as the people living in, working in and visiting the Town of Harwich.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Referrals: The HCC receives more than 20,000 inquiries, including requests for referrals for specific needs for products, services, and activities. Our volunteers and staff are trained to refer to our members only.
FREE opportunity to place brochures or business cards in the Harwich Information Center, a resource for individuals and businesses alike.
FREE website listingand link to your site. Opportunity to advertise on the website.
FREE Harwich guidebook listing: A favorite resource of residents and second home owners, as well as visitors and businesses, the guide also provides a members-only opportunity to promote your business through advertising. A complete copy of the guide is also available on the HCC website.
FREE use of our state-of-the-art conference room.
New Member Orientation: Find out about resources, strategies and activities that will help you maximize your Chamber membership. Plus, meet other new members and start networking!
Networking: Monthly Business After Hours, dinner meetings and special events provide great opportunities to develop invaluable business contacts. Participate on any of our committees and build strong relationships with your committee members.
Business After Hours: Monthly networking events, free to members, that allow Chamber members to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and build beneficial business relationships.
Dinner Meetings: Six dinner meetings per year offer interesting speakers on timely topics, plus a chance to network with fellow members.
Training: Roundtable workshops and seminars that help our members build skills and grow their businesses.
E-Newsletter: Our monthly newsletter will help keep you current with HCC activities, business trends and issues, and other timely news.
Insurance: Your membership gives you and your employees access to health and dental insurance through group rate plans from a variety of carriers.
Member to member Directories : Save money by taking advantage of a fellow member’s discount and grow your business by offering discounts to HCC members.
Advocacy: As the recognized voice of business in the Harwiches, the Chamber educates, communicates and advocates on behalf of its members and business community.

JOIN THE HARWICH CHAMBER

The Harwich Chamber of Commerce accepts applications for membership year round. The Board of Directors votes on membership applications at its monthly meeting (the second Thursday of each month). Your membership dues cycle is annual, based on the date of joining.

To apply for membership, complete the on-line form below or download the form and mail it with your dues payment to:

Harwich Chamber of Commerce
One Schoolhouse Road,
Harwich Port, MA 02646

If you use the on-line form, the Chamber will contact you regarding payment of dues. Your dues amount is based on the membership category you select.

Business Category
Full Business Membership	$250
For Harwich Located Businesses: right to hold office, insurance and advertising. Carries 1 vote.
Full Business Membership - Banks	$550
Banks located in Harwich: right to hold office, insurance and advertising. Carries up to 2 votes and can hold up to 2 offices.
Full Business Membership - Resorts	$550
Resorts (30+ rooms plus full service restaurant on premises with amenities) located in Harwich: right to hold office, insurance and advertising. Carries up to 2 votes and can hold up to 2 offices.
Full Business Membership - Non-Harwich Businesses	$250
For Non-Harwich Businesses: eligible for insurance and advertising at special rates. No voting privileges.
Full Business Membership - Non-Harwich Banks	$550
Non-Harwich Banks: eligible for insurance and advertising.
Full Business Membership - Non-Harwich Resorts	$550
Non-Harwich Resorts (30+ rooms plus full service restaurant on premises with amenities): eligible for insurance and advertising.
Affiliate Business Dues	$240
Allows for additional owners/employees of a Full Harwich Located Business Member to actively participate in the Chamber. Eligible for benefits through employer, including for Businesses, the right to hold office. Carries 1 vote, 2 maximum.
Associate Business Membership	$150
Allows additional owners/employees of a Full Harwich-Located Business Member, Bank or Resort to participate in the Chamber. Eligible for benefits through employer, including for Businesses, the right to hold office (the right to hold office is not applicable for Banks and Resorts and is limited to two Board or Officer Positions per business.) Carries 1 vote with a maximum of 3 votes per business.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY
Individual Membership	$130
For Harwich Residents/Tax Payers not affiliated with a Harwich business. Eligible for partial benefits including the right to hold office and insurance at special rates, if certain qualifications are met. Not eligible to advertise. Carries 1 vote.
Friend Membership	$70
Allows any Individuals and/or Non-Harwich Businesses who are interested in the welfare of Harwich to participate. Benefits are social only. No voting privileges.

GROUP CATEGORY
Group Membership	$250
Harwich located civic, trade or other organization, including media. Eligible for all benefits.
Group Membership (nonprofit)
Harwich-located civic, trade or other organization, including media. Eligible for insurance and advertising. No voting privileges. Non-profit groups may elect to pay annual dues of $140, or pay annual dues of $85 plus 10 hours of volunteer service with the Chamber.