Why Join The Ontario County Chamber?
Befriend Peers - This community is welcoming, kind, and helpful. You'll quickly make fast friends and can build a network of people to learn from, to mentor, and to lift up. When you're here, you're among friends. Check out one of our live events or come to a virtual networking (Rise & Grind) on Wednesdays at 8:30am.
Meet Ideal Customers - You may find that some of your ideal clientele are members at The Chamber. People do business with those they know, like, and trust.
Build up that capital by regularly attending events and by being helpful to those you meet.
Form Partnerships - Many of the people you'll meet will serve the same clientele that you do. By developing these relationships you can find ways to share contacts, build partnerships, and grow referral networks.
Elevation by Association - The Ontario County Chamber was founded in 1910 as the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce. By joining us you're partnering with an organization that has stood the test of time and has built up over a century of community goodwill.
A study by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives found that respondents were 63% more likely to want to purchase goods or services from a business that was a Chamber member.
County Wide Influence (and Beyond) - As the largest Chamber in the county, we are uniquely positioned to help our members stand out in the community.
If you're looking to expand your brand in the Finger Lakes region, this is the place to start. With over 600 members in six contiguous counties, the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce is the Chamber of choice as the gateway to the Finger Lakes.
Host, Sponsor, & Attend - Bring your brand to the forefront by hosting a Mixer, Ribbon Cutting, or Chamber University.
Be present at important community events, awards presentations, and Mixers by finding a sponsorship level that fits your business needs.
Attend events, donate gifts/services, or set up a vendor table at our regular and signature events.
Advertising Platforms - We publish a tourism booklet, Find_It, a lifestyle magazine, ONCanandaigua, and a business blog, Good Company, which features local businesses.
We run digital ads in our biweekly emails, @113 and The Megaphone.
The Chamber also runs the Visitor's Center in downtown Canandaigua. Feature your business as a service for the locals or stand out as a tourist destination.
Give Back - The Chamber funds scholarships, elevates leaders and innovators through award shows, gives opportunities to Women and Minority Owned Businesses, and connects non-profits to allies in the community.
@113 Co-Work Space - The Chamber plays host to The United Way, Steinbrenner Law, and Ostrander's Consulting. There are plans in the works to expand the space and open up even more co-work opportunities.
Broad Support - The actions of The Chamber and it's members have ripple effects that impact non-members and residents that live throughout the six county area our member base comprises.
When businesses, non-profits, development corporations, business & trade associations, and local government come together it benefits everyone that lives in the community.
Through panel discussions, committee meetings, and signature events we convene conversations and discussions that ensure the interests of the community are kept at the forefront.