Member Savings Programs
U.S. Chamber Membership
The northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to bring a stronger voice to the legislative issues that effect small business. Now though the U.S. Chamber’s Federation partnership program, small business members of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce also receive benefits of membership with the U.S. Chamber.
Through Federation Partnership, small business members receive access to members-only sections of the U.S. Chamber’s online Small Business Center; discounts on products and services; uschamber.com Weekly e-newsletter; the Chamber’s monthly flagship publication, uschamber.com; and other communications that provide action alerts to pressing legislation or policy initiatives.
This partnership leverages the Northern Rhode Island Chamber’s relationship with the U.S. Chamber to ensure that the issues that matter most to small business stay at the forefront of the nation’s business agenda.
Federation Partnership is provided at no cost to you or the Chamber. We hope you take full advantage of this unique opportunity.
Use your U.S. Chamber member number to access these benefits. If you have not received your U.S. Chamber member number, please contact Pat Martell, pmartell@nrichamber.com.
Discount on Business Week Subscription
Northern Rhode Island Chamber members can obtain an annual subscription rate of $39.97 a year. That’s an 84% savings off the newsstand cost. Members will also receive free access to Business Week Online.
To subscribe, go to www.businessweek.com, select “I am an individual signing up as part of as an existing Group Subscription Account” and enter the Chamber’s account # BW52621964
Discounts on Dental Plans
Contact Delta Dental of Rhode Island at www.deltadentalri.com
Health Insurance
Your membership may entitle you to savings on the cost of health and dental care. For more information, contact Chamber of Commerce Benefits Group NEBCO at sfleet@nebenefit.com or call 1-877-739-3330
Conference Facilities
The Chamber’s David H. Gulvin Leadership Room, located in the Chamber offices at 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 301, Lincoln, is available for use free of charge to Chamber members on a first available basis. The room seats a maximum of 24 persons but can be divided to accommodate two smaller groups. The room has an LCD projector. For availability, contact Pat Martell at pmartell@nrichamber.com
Website Access
All members of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce have their businesses listed in our searchable membership directory that can be searched alphabetically and categorically.
Certificates of Origin
There is no charge to members for having documents notarized. This service is available Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. during Chamber office hours.
Office Depot Chamber Core Pricing List
Maximize your savings with the NRICC and Office Depot by saving up to 83% on over 200 deeply discounted below retail priced items. Save even more on orders over $50 by getting free shipping. Additional 1%, 1.5% and 2% discounts are offered when spending on orders ranging from $150-$300 and above. It’s easy and free to get started.
Register your credit card safely with Office Depot. When you use your registered credit card at http://bsd.officedepot.com, you will automatically receive the program discounts.
Order your technology supplies, promotional products, office furniture, and copy/print items through the program and save an additional 10-20% off of retail pricing. Let Office Depot be your one-stop shop for all your business needs.
Chamber Mail
ChamberMail is a direct mail program targeting new residents in northern Rhode Island in an effort to help Chamber members expand your sales and customer base. These mailings are designed to promote our business and are a great way to offer special deals, promote services or even offer coupons to attract loyal customers. For more information on this program please click on our Chamber Mail website at www.nri.chambermail.us.
National Position Evaluation Plan
The Employers Association
Designed to increase the effectiveness of your compensation program. Contact them directly at 9401 732-6788 or visit their website at www.the-employers.org
Benefits of being a Member
Receive government representation at the local, state and federal levels.
- The Chamber has two lobbyists on staff who testify at the R.I. State House on issues of importance to the business community. Additionally, the Chamber works with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which offers federal representation to our members.
Networking.
- Each month the Chamber offers a variety of opportunities to meet other Chamber members. Check out the events at www.nrichamber.com.
ACCESS TO THE PEOPLE AND INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW TO OPERATE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.
- We partner with many agencies such as the Small Business Administration, the Small Business Development Center, the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, the Export Assistance Center at Bryant University and others to provide you with the information you need to run a successful business.
Business Referrals.
- When people call our Chamber looking for businesses, we will refer our member companies only. And all Chamber member businesses are listed in our searchable membership directory on our website – www.nrichamber.com - both by name and category. Through our technology, we can issue you a report with the amount of referrals you’ve received over the Internet.
Promote your business to 1,000 business decision-makers in northern Rhode Island.
- Promote your business in our weekly electronic newsletter; put your business fliers in our office display case; or list your business under a variety of categories in our on-line searchable membership directory.
Access to the Chamber’s Conferencr Room for Free
- Hold off-site meetings with your staff, or organize a presentation for clients and use the Chamber’s conference room for free. The room has a computer with Internet access, LCD projector, and its tables and chairs can be arranged in a variety of configurations to fit your needs.