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benefits & eligibility

​Why should YOU be part of the
Martha’s Vineyard
Chamber of Commerce?

Because Your success is Our success!  That means the whole year through, we work tirelessly to give you a fabulous return on your investment through programs and services that drive traffic to your business.  Here’s just the beginning:

15 Advantages of Becoming a Member .....

1. Credibility  -  Research points out that consumers are more likely to do business with a company if it’s a member of their local chamber of commerce.
2. Free Listings - Membership includes valuable free listings in the Island Book & on MVY.COM.
3. Referrals - The Chamber is the go-to-place for both visitors and Islanders looking for a specific type of service. We receive nearly a half million requests for information each year, which means tens of thousands of referrals to Chamber business members.
4. Promotional Opportunities - The Chamber distributes your flyers, business cards and coupons in our busy downtown year-round Visitors Center,  at trade shows and more!
5. Networking Opportunities - Promote your company by meeting other members at the Business After Hours monthly gatherings. Building face to face relationships with other Chamber members generates word-of-mouth referrals.
6. Free Workshops & Educational Seminars - The Chamber hosts many educational events given by experts on a variety of subjects geared towards business development, enhancement & success. 
7. Affordable Advertising Opportunities -
 Your advertising budget goes further in The Island Book & Travel Guide and our top-ranking website visited by over 1.2 million unique viewers per year!
8. Business to Business Newsletters -  Announce your company news, events and promotions through our monthly newsletter.
9. Increased Search Engine Optimization for your linked website. MVY.com is a top ranking site so a direct linkage tells Google your site is also important by association.  
10. Extra Promotions - Want to attract more customers? List your sales, coupons and special promotions on the "Hot Deals" page on MVY.com.  It's one of our most clicked-on pages.
11. Staffing & Housing Help - Our One-Stop Job Shop & Housing list on mvy.com helps you fill positions and locate housing for employees.
12. Access to Resources -  Save on numerous reduced cost offerings to Chamber members including Health Insurance.
13. Stay In-the-Know - The Chamber keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within their community and local marketplace.
14. Community Involvement - A good business image will result in customers building trust, confidence, and loyalty for your company. Being involved also offers  opportunities to help improve the community.
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Membership Eligibility
  • Business is located and operating on Martha’s Vineyard; or
  • Does the bulk of its business on Martha’s Vineyard and employs permanent Island residents; or
  • Is a business that provides transportation to Martha’s Vineyard; or  
  • Produces a recurring publication that focuses primarily on Martha’s Vineyard; or
  • Is a Web-based business whose primary customer base is located on Martha’s Vineyard ​
JOIN TODAY!
​Have questions?  Please contact us today and we’ll help you get started!
Ph. 508.693.0085 ext. 10 or via email at info@mvy.com
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  • Directory
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  • Real Estate
  • Play
    • Farms
    • Agritourism
    • Beaches
    • Biking on MV
    • Birding
    • Fishing on MV
    • Health & Beauty
    • Hiking
    • Lighthouses
    • Shopping
    • Tennis
    • Tours
  • Visit
  • Join
  • More
    • Members
    • Contact Us
    • Vineyard Blog
    • In the News
    • Job Listings
    • Housing List
    • Online Store
    • Travel Guide
    • Island Book
    • About the Chamber
    • Press Room >
      • Press Coverage