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 We invite you to participate in the Chamber's own technological efforts by visiting our web site at: www.walthamchamber.com. This site was designed with the needs of our members, the business community, and the region as a whole in mind. The Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Business Center, at 84 South Street, is designed as a "one-stop shop" for a myriad of business needs. It showcases Member business products and services to other businesses and to the community-at-large. It includes the 4C Conference Center, an office for Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD), and Senior Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) business counseling, and services from U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC). Whether your business is located in downtown Waltham or the Route 128 corridor, you're a major employer or a smaller business, the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce can guide you in the right direction toward meeting your specific business needs. We are pleased to provide you with the many services outlined in this year's Membership Directory. The Chamber encourages you to think of this directory as your personal business and community resource. We extend thanks to our Members for their continued support, and we heartily welcome those businesses and organizations that have joined our ranks. The Board of Directors and the Chamber Staff look forward to a year of growth and prosperity with all of you. The Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce is among the oldest business organizations in the region, with roots that trace back to 1857. It was formerly organized in 1916 and duly incorporated in 1917. It is one of a few Chambers in Massachusetts to boast the U.S. Chamber of Commerce National Accreditation seal. This designation signifies the credibility and professional business practice by which the Chamber conducts itself. There are many Chambers of Commerce... few comparable with this national recognition and status. The Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce is independent and represents the business community in the region. There are nearly 700 business members who invest in the organization with their dollars, program ideas, and volunteer effort through committees and other related activities. In turn, the Chamber utilizes the investment to help business do business through local governmental affairs, state and federal legislative advocacy, public relations, economic and community development, business and educational programs, and a "voice for business." It is a partnership that works. The Chamber is effective because of its strong membership base. The expectations, policies, goals and direction of the organization are defined by the Board of Directors, elected annually, and led by the chief elected volunteer, the Chairman of the Board. The operations of the organization are led by an Executive Director and a professional support staff. The committee structure excels due to the member representatives who work with the Board and staff on programs and activities. The Chamber is 100% funded by the membership. We do not receive any city, state or federal dollars and are not directly affiliated with City Hall. While we work with, and maintain good working relationships with our public sector entities, the Chamber is a private sector organization accountable only to its membership. Dollars invested with the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce are deductible as a business expense and not a charitable donation. The Chamber is a taxable, not-for-profit 501C (6) corporation and is subject to all IRS statutes. Approximately .05% of the annual member investment is classified as a non-deductible expense due to the Chamber's lobbying efforts. Businesses of all types and sizes, independent professionals and entrepreneurs join the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. Enhanced opportunities for networking, promotion and advertising, committee involvement and "member only" referrals and benefits are among the key reasons why Membership is a top priority for so many. Being a member of the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce makes sense and represents a good business decision. |
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