Advantages to Membership
By being a member, you are contributing to the purpose of the Alden Chamber of Commerce. Membership provides the opportunity to participate in the activities related to the objectives of the Chamber. It also entitles a member to subscribe to group health insurance at reduced rates. Members may be represented by designated employees at any Chamber function.
New Member Benefits
Martin’s Fantasy Island and Darien Lake Theme Park Resort Tickets are now available at special member prices. Fantasy Island tickets are $16.95 for members and $17.95 for non-members. Darien Lake Theme Park season passes are now available Reduced member price is $48.00 and non-member price is $49.00. Parking passes are $20.00 for members and $21.00 for non-members. These prices are a real savings over park admission prices.
As a member of the Alden Chamber of Commerce, you will be eligible to participate in the exciting new benefit being offered through Suburban Solutions Center located at 350 Essjay Road in Amherst.
The Suburban Solutions Center is an ‘Incuvator’ which is a combination of the concept of innovation and incubator. The site will offer state of the art technology, meeting and training space, business advice and support, and professional resources.
Business start ups and existing businesses will be able to access funding sources, training agencies, legal aid, financial and accounting support, mentoring and governmental service assistance through existing agencies. Suburban Solutions Center will liaison between the agency and you.
Each member may utilize up to 20 hours per year in the resource library free of charge, with additional hours assessed at a $20 per hour fee, with a minimum of four hours.
The meeting space is available to each member on a first come-first serve basis and is free of charge for the first 2 hours a year. A fee is assessed for additional hours, with a minimum of four hours.
Seminar and training programs will be offered at little or no cost. Funding is acquired through grants and other foundations. A schedule of topics will be announced by the Chamber.
Networking opportunities will also be hosted at the site to further your business growth and development.
For more information, please call the Chamber office at 937-6177.
ALDEN CHAMBER PARTNERS WITH STAPLES
The Alden Chamber is proud to announce a new opportunity for members to realize significant savings of up to 35% on office supplies, office equipment, janitorial supplies, custom printing and technology purchases. Our program, designed by Staples, allows members to place orders by phone, fax, mail, or online.
For information, please contact the Chamber office at 937-6177. Catalogs are available
If you are ready to register your business and take advantage of the savings, click here.
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Dues
Membership dues support the community activities of the Alden Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber fiscal year begins May 1 and annual dues are as follows:
Individual $50
Business (including Sole Propreitors) with 1 - 10 employees $75
Business with 11 - 30 employees $100
Business with 31 or more employees $150
To Join
Obtain a membership application from the office of the secretary.
Phone: (716) 937-6177
E-mail: secretary@aldenny.org
Website
Chamber businesses with Websites and/or E-mail accounts can be linked to the Chamber site – free of charge.
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Gift Certificate Program
Our Gift Certificate program is designed to attract consumers into local businesses & services. Only Chamber businesses can participate.
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Member 2 Member Discount Savings Program
Chamber members have a unique opportunity to offer fellow Chamber members a discount on their service or merchandise as an incentive to attract new customers and increase their business visibility. Each Chamber newsletter will advertise your business and your exclusive Chamber members discount. You decide what you wish to offer and how your offer will be presented. You may also want to include employees in the offer. It’s easy to enroll in the Member 2 Member Savings Program by calling the Chamber office at 716-937-6177. More information and the form for describing your offer/discount will be mailed or faxed to you to complete and return. It’s a simple, positive and effective way to draw attention to your business.
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Networking Opportunities
Chamber meetings are open to all members and offer a forum to share concerns and needs, as well as to meet other local business people. Board meetings are held at 4:00 pm the third Thursday of every month.
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Advertising
Chamber member businesses are regularly featured in the Alden Chamber’s monthly Newsletter. We also sponsor ads in the Alden Advertiser and run inserts for the Gift Certificate program. Special Events and Annual Awards also increase visibility of Chamber members.
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A Voice in Community Affairs
The Chamber answers calls from elected officials, media and service providers. We also represent members at Village, Town and School Board meetings. We participate in the WNY Chamber Alliance regarding issues of broader interest.
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Group Insurance
Our group health insurance policies are offered at group rates to all active business members. We can accept applications only from persons whose primary residence is in one of the eight area counties of Western New York (Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegheny, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua). Note: Applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the effective date you have chosen. Failure to meet this requirement will result in coverage beginning one month later.
We offer several plans through Community Blue, Independent Health, and Univera Healthcare.
Insurance regulations and options are constantly changing. Through the Western New York Chamber Alliance, we are working to ensure regulators are developing cost-effective plans. With so many options, call the office (937-6177) to see which plans might be best for you.
Please stop by or call the office at 937-6177 to request an application and rate information.
E-mail: secretary@aldenny.org
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Events
The Chamber also sponsors many events, including:
- Taste of Alden – showcase for restaurants during the summer Firemen’s Carnival
- Art Show Award
- College scholarships
- Christmas in the Park, tree-lighting and home decoration contests
- Fall luncheon and “Business of the Year” award
- Annual dinner and “Distinguished Citizen” award
- CPR/First Aid technique demonstrations
- Community beautification & development programs
- Alden Farmers' Market
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