“What, exactly, does a
Chamber of Commerce do?” isn’t a new question to us at the Greater Valley
Chamber of Commerce.
Simply put: a Chamber’s mission is to identify and serve the
needs and interests of the local business community. Our volunteers, who serve
on an array of active committees, drive this mission. These committees work
with our professional staff to develop and execute plans for enhancing the
general business atmosphere of our region. We act as a catalyst for business
networking, an interest bureau, a research and promotion medium, a civic
clearinghouse, and a legislative representative at local, state, and national
levels of government. But above all this, the Chamber is the people—people like
you who realize that through the Chamber, we can accomplish collectively what
no one individual can do alone.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, established in 1964,
represents the business community of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford,
Seymour, Shelton, and the surrounding area. Chamber members represent the
cross-section of our area’s businesses. Chamber members are everyone from
home-based sole proprietors to large corporations with multiple branches. No
matter how large or small your business is, we value the contribution you make
to our community.
And, while business has certainly changed since 1964, our
desire to meet your needs has not. We invite you to come to our events, join the
different Chamber committees, participate in local government, and obtain
business assistance. There’s a lot for you to learn and discover about the
Chamber and the countless opportunities available to enrich your business.
Membership is available to any reputable business, firm, individual,
association, corporation, or partnership having an interest in the objectives
of the Chamber.
You can find us at our new location, 10 Progress Drive, 2nd
Floor, Shelton. We can be reached the 203-925-4981 from 8:00 am—4:30 pm, Monday
through Friday.
The US Chamber of Commerce has shown itself to be an enemy of the environment and public health by promoting dirty energy sources,denying the science of climate change, lobbying against any regulation that would reduce air and water pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Does the Valley C of C support the positions of the US C of C?
ReplyDeleteWe run into this question all of the time. The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce is not affiliated with the US Chamber. They are a separate 501 c(6) organization. Our mission is to provide leadership to enhance economic growth, development, prosperity and quality of life in the region.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome to join us for an introduction to the Chamber on June 17th to learn more - or visit our website, facebook, linkedin, pinterest, youtube for more about us and our members.