Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce to create and
maintain an environment where business and community will prosper by:

Combining the talents of business and professional members to insure a stable and healthy
business climate in the Chamber service area.

Increasing services to members through improved communication, leadership opportunities,
and small business support.

Supporting all projects, activities and events which will contribute to the positive growth
and development of the Chamber service area.

Providing leadership on major growth, education, cultural and political issues that affect
the business community.

BENEFITS OF YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE GREATER SANFORD REGIONAL CHAMBER

As a Chamber Member:

You have Credibility – people prefer doing business with Chamber members because the
Chamber is recognized as an upstanding business organization in the Community.

You have Tools & Resources to Advertise and Showcase your Business FREE

Free website listing and link to your website
Free New Member Recognition in the Newsletter
Free Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings
Free Brochures displayed in the Visitor’s Center
Free Listing in the Membership and Relocation Directory
Free Member to Member Discount Program
Free “preferred vendor” advertising for our Visit Historic Sanford Flyer
Free to post your events and specials on the Chamber Facebook page

Go to: www.facebook.com/mysanfordchamber

Volunteer & Leadership Board and Committee Opportunities

You have other Tools & Resources to Advertise and Showcase your Business
J.A.G. - Join / Advertise / Grow

•    The Chamber Team News Report
•    Email Blasts to all members
•    Sponsorships
•    Web Site Advertising
•    My Chamber App
•    Membership Directory Advertising

Other Benefits as a Chamber Member to connect, build and promote your business

Business Connections - A weekly networking group encompassing key note speakers; business spotlights; business swaps; testimonials.

Business After Hours – gatherings held at various member locations

S.W.O.O.P. – Sanford’s Wonderful Opportunity of Promoting your business.  Giving the opportunity for small business and home based business to showcase.  Held at various member locations and/or Chamber Hall.

Chamber4Lunch – Brown Bag Luncheon Networking Event held bi-monthly in Chamber Hall, 400 E 1st Street, Sanford - Link, Learn, Grow

What Women Want - Empowering Women in Business – Guest speakers are invited to Inspire, Connect and Education Women in Business.  Breakfasts and/or Luncheons will be held quarterly, based upon availability of speakers at various locations.

Successful Business Solutions Quarterly – Encourage new business development and provide small business entrepreneurs with access to seasoned business people who will share important insights and offer mentoring with knowledge gained through experience and provide tools and resources needed on the road to success.

Economic Business Development Quarterly Luncheons - providing education & resources for small business inclusive of Green Initiatives.

Sponsorships in Special Events – Including but not limited to Sponsorships for Annual Banquet, Better Neighborhood, Better Life Community Showcase, Political Hob Nob, Taste of Sanford, and other events as scheduled.

Membership Disclaimer
The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce does not operate, control or endorse, or is in anyway responsible for, any information, products, or services provided by a Joining Member.  Joining members may use the Chamber Logo, but must state “A proud member of” or “ Associated with” preceding Chamber Logo.