Hello, We Are The Havre De Grace Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce mission is to promote commerce and prosperity in the business community.
The Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 92th year of serving local businesses and the community!
I hope you will utilize our website as your resource guide for services and referrals. In this challenging economic time doing business with a Chamber Member will help to strengthen our Business Community and make Havre de Grace the premier place to work, live and play. We know our members can meet your needs with full satisfaction!
As the oldest Chamber of Commerce in Harford County it has remained our goal for 92 years to advocate a strong, viable economic environment in the City of Havre de Grace. Thank you to our Members who have contributed to our success. If you are not a Member I invite you to join the Chamber of Commerce and help us keep the quality of life we enjoy.
Cathy L Vincenti
Executive Director
Mike Mullahey
President
Your commitment, attendance and financial contribution is recognized and appreciated. I hope you continue to grow in your relationships and your business becomes more successful than you ever dreamed. Not a member yet but are considering joining? Do it now. It's the best time to get involved.
The Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce is really the ultimate networking group around. In addition to the networking opportunities, the Chamber of Commerce has become the back bone of the business community. With Havre de Grace now being known as the "Gem of Harford County"; there's no better place to do business. For those of you that have picked this book up while visiting our fine city, or maybe you are even contemplating a move here, welcome. I hope you will support the businesses inside and contact the individuals who may offer a product or service of interest to you. By being in this book, they have made a commitment to service and I believe excellence. Thank you all for the opportunity to be of service as your President.
Committees
Membership
This committee is responsible for the recruitment of our new members and maintaining good relations with present members and it establishes dues.
Business Development
This committee is responsible for Business Card Exchanges and other networking programs to help the members become known in the community.
Program
This committee is responsible for identifying topics and speakers that are useful to assist the membership in promoting and operating their businesses.
Legislative
This committee holds meetings with the membership to determine issues that the Chamber should be involved in for the good of our business community.
Ways & Means
This committee develops, promotes and carries out various events to raise funds for the Chamber.
Planning & Policies
This committee recommends long range goals and objectives to the Board of Directors and reviews by-laws annually.
The Chamber Proudly Sponsors:
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Tourism Kiosk on St. John Street
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Welcome to Havre de Grace signs on Rt. 40 and Rt. 155 to promote upcoming events in Havre de Grace
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Farmers Market
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Free Training Programs operated by the Small Business Development Center
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First Fridays (co-sponsors with the City of Havre de Grace Tourism Commission)
And Participates In:
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Maryland Chamber of Commerce
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Harford County Chamber of Commerce
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Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
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Perryville Chamber of Commerce
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City of Havre de Grace Tourism Commission
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City of Havre de Grace Economic Development Commission
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Revolving Loan Fund
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Havre de Grace Heritage Corridor Management Council
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Publishing an Annual Directory and Business Guide which provides its membership and residents with handy references to local businesses and services
Networking at monthly luncheons and breakfast meetings with informative guest speakers
After-hours business card exchanges
Assistance in grand openings, ribbon-cuttings or sharing your company news with the business community
Chamber functions provide excellent opportunities to build business relationships either by attending or sponsoring
Member-to-member business discounts on services and products
Maintaining of information racks for your company brochures and business cards
Benefits of Membership
In Memory Of Leo Heppner, Photographer
Joint efforts with the Havre de Grace Office of Tourism & Marketing to aggressively promote events and activities
Directory & Business Guide published annually w/ membership listing & advertising opportunities distributed to area businesses & residents
Exposure on the Chamber's web site for customers or other members searching for business providers
Free training to participants through workshops provided by the Small Business Development Center
Free membership decal for display in your business to encourage other members to support your company
Free certification available to members shipping goods out of the country
