1: What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A: The Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for its broad and diverse
member businesses. Chambers leverage and enhance members' talents
and resources to create a climate of growth and success in the community.
Through leadership opportunities, volunteer efforts and business-building
programs focused on critical business, civic and social priorities,
the Chamber improves the economic vitality and quality of life for
its members and community.
2: What does the Melville Chamber do?
A: The Melville Chamber is the voice of business and the visionary
organization in our diverse area. The Chamber works to create value-added
membership opportunities and a business climate that attracts new
businesses and enhances growth and expansion opportunities for existing
businesses.
3: Is the Chamber a government entity?
A: No, the Melville Chamber is a non-profit corporation that operates
government contracts and raises funds independently.
4: Can I get a list of the Melville Chamber
members?
A: It is the policy of the Melville Chamber not to distribute or
make public information about our members to protect their privacy.
To find out if a specific company is a member, you must contact
the company directly or view our directory online.
5: I am having a problem with ABC Company.
Can you help me?
A: The Better Business Bureau can help you. Call them at (516) 420-1095.
6: How do I find demographic and cost of living
information in the Melville area?
A: Learn More
1: How do I find out about Chamber events?
A: Current Events Listed Here
2: Can non-members attend Chamber events?
A: Yes. However, non-members typically pay a higher registration
fee to attend.
3: Can the Chamber sponsor my event or
donate money to my cause?
A: We traditionally only support and promote events that are sponsored
by the Chamber.
1: What kinds of businesses and organizations
join the Chamber?
A: Businesses of every size and industry, as well as trade and professional
associations are Melville Chamber members.
2: My business is not in Melville, Farmingdale,
Huntington Station or West Babylon, why should I join the Melville
Chamber?
A: Many organizations are members of several local Chambers. If
you do business or wish to do business in our area, you should be
a member of the Melville Chamber.
3: Who can become a member of the Melville
Chamber?
A: The Chamber welcomes any small, medium or large local, regional,
national or international business.
4: How do I join?
A:Fill out an online form or call 631-777-6260.
5: Is my Chamber membership tax deductible?
A: Membership dues may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary
business expense. Dues are not a charitable tax deduction for Federal
income tax purposes. The Chamber is not a charity, but serves as
an advocate organization for area businesses.
6: How much does it cost to become a
member?
A: Learn more about investing in the Melville Chamber.
7: Why should I join?
A: The Melville Chamber is a regional chamber and supports and serves
businesses throughout our diverse area. The Chamber connects members
to important community issues, and provides unique opportunities
for individuals and businesses to make a difference.
8: How can I get involved?
A: Participation is key and being involved helps make the difference.
Being a member of the Chamber creates important connections that
enable individuals and companies to do and achieve more.Learn about
involvement opportunities.
9: How does the Chamber benefit my business?
A: As the leading local advocate for business, the Chamber helps
create a climate of growth and success in which all companies -
regardless of size or industry - can prosper.
