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About the Chamber
The Chamber was issued a charter of incorporation on April 30, 1924. The chamber was the driving force in getting ownership of the New York State's Soldiers home transferred to the national government. In 1929, work was begun to secure a Curtiss Memorial Airport in Pleasant Valley. The chamber helped merchants to comply with the National Recovery Act (NRA) and fought to keep the Temporary Relief Administration Transient relief division here in Bath. Today the chamber has over 250 members from Bath and surrounding areas. The chamber sponsors events such as Music in the Park, a concert held on Wednesday evenings on the lawns of Pulteney Park (runs throughout the month of July); and Spirit of Christmas. These events are free to the public. We are not-for-profit and our membership is made of strong, action oriented, governed by volunteer leaders in the fields of Community Promotion, Business Education, Economic and Small Business Development and Public Affairs. Bath is widely recognized for its stream and lake fishing, and especially for its trout fishery. The village is one of only 52 communities is designated as "Tree City, U.S.A.". The National Register of Historic Places lists two districts and eight homes in Bath. Walking tours are available to see many of these homes and buildings. Search Our Business Member Database  Being a member of the Chamber entitles you to many benefits and services. The Chamber can cooperatively provide programs and services that a single business may not be able to provide for itself. Such benefits include: Consolidated Advertising:Special promotions and events are advertised as a cooperative effort, reducing your need for individual advertising for these events. Fair Business CouncilBeing made aware of area scams, etc. and the opportunity to receive information on reported businesses to the Council, good and/or bad reports. Community PromotionsThe Chamber works closely with retail sales events, cultural and musical events, area farmer's markets, festivals and parades. The Chamber annually sponsors Music in the Park series and the Spirit of Christmas to help promote its members. Expanded Business ContactsAs a member you can expand your business contacts by attending the Chamber's Quarterly General Membership Meetings and Business after Hours. We also hold an Annual Awards Dinner Meeting. All of these are great networking opportunities. PublicationsAs a member, you can take advantage of the monthly newsletter, tourist brochures, organizational listings, and other visitor-related information. Advertising opportunities are available in several of these. As you begin your new membership, or renew each year, you receive a free listing in the newsletter. Business Spotlights in the newsletter are also available each month at no additional charge.  Small Business AssistancePeriodically the Chamber offers seminars and workshops for existing and potential business. The Chamber sponsors a Hospitality Training Seminar annually which you and your employees may attend. Employee BenefitsThe Chamber is able to offer plans for health insurance, HMO(s), PPO(s), Employee Assistance Programs and dental conerage that you, as a member, can provide to your employees as an employee benefit. TourismThe Chamber provides assistance to thousands of people each year through the office, the tourist information booth in conjunction with the Bath Rotary Club, and information brochures. We also answer hundreds of visitor requests annually. As a Chamber member, we will be better able to guide these visitors your way, through our referrals to members as well as distribution of brochures you have. Chamber Gift Certificate ProgramGift certificates may be purchased for any denomination at the Chamber office and are redeemable at any participating member businesses, thus providing you with an additional marketing outlet. Chamber Referral ProgramThe chamber staff receives dozens of weekly calls requesting information such as hotels, bed and breakfast, furniture outlets, campgrounds etc. The staff will refer those inquires to you on a regular basis through phone calls, e-mail or a post card. Web SiteThe Chamber offers its members a business listing on the Chamber website with a link to their individual website.
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"The objectives and purposes of this organization as formed are to foster and advance the general civic, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and tourism interests of the greater Bath, NY area."
For more information on joining the Chamber and the benefits of Chamber membership, please contact us at: 607-776-7122