Welcome to your Circle of Influence.

A new national study reveals that membership in a local chamber of commerce can significantly boost a business's image among consumers, as well as among other businesses. In a scientific survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, the Schapiro Group, an Atlanta based strategic consulting firm, found positive perceptions of chamber members in a number of areas, including overall favorability, consumer awareness, reputation and likelihood of future patronage. When respondents were told that a particular business was a member of its local chamber, they were 44% more likely to rate it favorably than study respondents who were not told of a chamber affiliation.  Respondents were also 63% more likely to want to purchase goods or services from a small business that is a chamber member.

Our organization has distinguished itself as a true partner with our members from sole proprietors to international corporations. While we create our offerings to meet the needs of all member groups, each member is afforded the same opportunities to access specific tools that assist them in reaching their individual business goals. Our products and services are affordable and accessible. Each and every member is valued by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. 

We invite you to either become a member of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce or get engaged as a current member. We are committed to being your circle of influence. As author Stephen Covey wrote in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, "In looking at ways to influence and change our surroundings it is helpful to notice where we focus our time and energy." And according to author Mary Bast who is the author of Out of the Box Coaching wrote, "There are things (like the weather) that our Circle of Influence will never include."  But as proactive people, together we can create and nurture a marketplace that is conducive to our prosperity.  The Amherst Chamber of Commerce provides our members with the forum and the structure to create and maintain that marketplace or economic community.

You will notice as you navigate our website that we provide all of the typical chamber of commerce offerings. We also proudly provide many added value components you may not find eslewhere. These offerings include complimentary networking events such as Business After Hours, free or reduced rate meeting space with wireless and video conferencing capabilities-in our Suburban Solutions Center, access to public officials and a voice in shaping public policy throughout the region and the community. These are just a few of the countless offerings provided to you with your membership.