Welcome to the Charles River Chamber
Whether you joined to grow your business, connect with your community, support our region's economic development or all of the weāll help you maximize your chamber membership in a way that works for you. After all, chamber membership isn't one-size-fits-all.
- Set up your member directory listing: We've given you a head start with your basic contact info and business category, but the more you add, the more valuable this listing becomes. Log in, head to My Directory Listing, and take a few minutes to expand your description, upload photos or video, add your social media links, and verify everything looks right.
- Add keywords to boost your searchability: While you are updating your listing be sure to add keywords ā including your own first and last name ā so members and potential customers can find you when they search our member directory.
- Add your team: Your membership covers your employees too. Go to My Info ā Related Contacts and add employees with their email addresses so they can register for events at member pricing and receive targeted communications.
- Post to the Member Bulletin Board: Share news, job openings, special offers, event listings and team milestones directly to the chamber website via our member bulletin board.
- Post jobs on the Job Board: An exclusive member benefit to help you recruit locally. Post a job.
- Marketing and Visibility Opportunities: Discounted member rates for banner advertising, a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities and one complimentary set of member mailing labels for a direct mail campaign. Explore marketing opportunities.
- Attend events: We have a full calendar of in-person and virtual events throughout the year, many free for members or offered at reduced member pricing. Coffee connects are a great place to start to build community and connections. View upcoming events.(Pro tip:Ā you can preview attendees for networking events via the member portal in the "who's going" tab)
- If you are a subject matter expert/experienced presenter, or you have a location that would make a great venue you can propose a topic or eventĀ
- Join a Small Networking Group Facilitated groups of members who meet one to two times a month to exchange referrals, share best practices, and build relationships. View all groups, rosters, and meeting times.
- Get involved through an affinity or industry group. Just a few examples:
- Women's Impact Network ā networking, professional development, and community for female professionals. Learn moreĀ
- Young Professionals Group āĀ for professionals under 40. Learn moreĀ
- Nonprofit Coalition ā engagement and resource sharing for nonprofit members, plus connection-building between the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Learn more
- Volunteer with a local nonprofit: View or post local volunteer opportunities at member nonprofits.
- Connect on social media: Follow @crrchamber on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook ā and tag us when you post. We love to engage with and share member content.
- Need to Knows Newsletter: Our twice-weekly e-newsletter covers local business news, regional updates, policy developments and upcoming events. Subscribe or browse archives.
- On-Demand Webinar Library: Over 200 recorded sessions covering AI, HR, marketing, management, DEI, professional development and more. Available anytime through your member portal. Log in to access the library.
- Small Business Resources A curated collection of statewide and local resources including the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, the Commonwealth's Workforce Training Fund, the MA Health Connector for Business, municipal contacts and more. Ā Small Business Resources.
- Member Directory Search by town, category, or keyword to find vendors, service providers, referral partners and potential collaborators.
- Industry Collaborative Listserves The Dining Collaborative,Ā Retail Collaborative and Nonprofit Coalition each have dedicated member listserves ā a direct line to peers in your industry.
- Advocacy on your behalf: The chamber works around the clock to represent member businesses and nonprofits at the local, state, and regional level. Our current areas of focus include small business support, housing, climate and sustainability policy, transportation and infrastructure, workforce development and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We bring member voices directly to decision-makers ā and if there's an issue affecting your organization, we want to hear about it. Our advocacy and areas of focus. Ā Find and contact your elected officials
- Support Local: Ongoing campaigns to encourage residents and businesses to shop, dine, give and support locally. Participate with window clings and signage, social media amplification and by using our directory to buy local. Support Local directory.Ā
- Small Shops: A chamber initiative dedicated to supporting independent retail across our region Learn more.
- Regional presence, local touch: Each of our four cities/towns has its own events, connections, and local resources. Let us know where you're most focused and we'll help get you connected. Newton Ā· Needham Ā· Wellesley Ā· WatertownĀ
During your first month, you'll be paired with a chamber member ambassador who volunteered to welcome you, share tips, and help you find your footing.
And, our staff is always happy to chat about your business or talk about ways to make the chamber work for you. Reach out anytime: info@charlesriverchamber.com Ā· 617-244-5300