Facts The Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce has represented and served the people of Glastonbury for more than a century. As Chambers across the state have developed a purpose and mission unique to the communities they serve, the priorities and focus of the Glastonbury Chamber has changed to fit the growing needs of the local business community.
The Glastonbury Chamber is a membership-based organization representing a growing number of businesses that conduct business in or with the Glastonbury community. Our members are entrepreneurs, managers, business owners, employees and independent contractors who are dynamic leaders in their chosen fields. Many of them have personally taken an active role in shaping the innovative programs and services the Chamber now offers. The Glastonbury Chamber exists to serve and promote member businesses, strengthen the local business economy and assist the Town of Glastonbury in ensuring the area remains a desirable community in which to work and reside. Here are some interesting things you might want to know about the Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce. The more you know about what it is we do, the better equipped we are to serve you:
The Glastonbury Chamber is a non-profit organization, independent of the Town of Glastonbury, which serves more than 600 member businesses.
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The Glastonbury Chamber’s office is open Monday through Friday and employs 3 fulll-time and 2 part-time staff members.
Members of the Chamber range from small businesses to large corporations. They include high tech firms, professional and consulting firms, boutiques, restaurants, medical facilities, factories and home-based businesses, among others.
Glastonbury Chamber members include businesses from Glastonbury, Marlborough and many other towns in the Greater Hartford area.
The Glastonbury Chamber offers professional development seminars and free professional consultations in business development, technology and web design. The Chamber also has several networking groups and events, and sponsors an annual business exposition to showcase the products and services of local businesses.
The Glastonbury Chamber produces community events such as the Apple Harvest Festival and the Summer Music Series, but focuses mainly on developing programs and services that are a resource to business people.
The Glastonbury Chamber is actively involved with elected officials from the Town of Glastonbury and the State of Connecticut as an advocate for legislation and policies supportive of local business.
The Glastonbury Chamber is a member of the East of the River Chambers of Commerce Association (ERCCA), which links more than 3,500 chamber members from Glastonbury, East Hartford, Manchester, North Central Connecticut, South Windsor, and Tolland County.
The Glastonbury Chamber can refer the public to a wide array of products and services offered by member businesses. People can also access a directory of members by logging on to www.glastonburychamber.com.
Please note: The Chamber does not maintain a directory for the entire business community. The Chamber has access to information on member businesses only and will only refer the general public to member businesses.
The Chamber staff always makes a concerted effort to answer questions and requests from community members. Whenever possible we will refer you to an appropriate resource.
The Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce is a business resource center providing members with the tools they need to do better business. Our programs and services give business people access to the individuals and information they need to strengthen their enterprises and develop their professional skills. We encourage new and current members alike (and those considering joining the Chamber) to explore ways in which membership can help you gain the critical advantage needed to meet your goals.
