Membership

Join Greater East Hampton
Chamber of Commerce

What is the Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce?

The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based non-profit organization that aims to attract and promote economic development in the Town of East Hampton. In addition to the Village of East Hampton, the chamber serves the hamlets of Wainscott, Springs and Amagansett are supported by more than 100 members. The organization is led by a volunteer board of directors.

Why Membership Matters for Your Business

Business Connections

With more than 100 members and deep connections in the community, the Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce can help promote your business and refer residents, visitors, and other businesses to your front door.

Networking and Business Development

The Chamber hosts a series of networking and educational events that connect and inform the business community. In addition, the Chamber partners with other organizations to host fairs and markets throughout the year. The Chamber’s biggest event is the annual Santa Parade and Holiday Market, held every year in early December.

A Voice of the Business Community

The Chamber leadership has connections in local government and media and is paying attention to issues that matter most to our local business community. We pay attention to these important issues and report back to our members through meetings, email communication, and social media.

Marketing

The Chamber has a robust social media following and a marketing budget that pushes customers to our member businesses. Every membership includes a complete directory listing on this website.

Top Ten Member Benefits

1. COMMUNITY: Members work together to ensure improved business throughout Greater East Hampton including Amagansett, East Hampton Village, Springs and Wainscott.

2. ADVOCACY: The GEHCOC becomes your voice and represents your business in front of the government. A collective voice for change, advocating for policies that benefit businesses and the community.

3. LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION: The GEHCOC supports you through face-to-face quarterly sessions with local government officials, educational seminars and resources.

4. EVENTS & MIXERS: The GEHCOC hosts frequent local events that bring our community together and educate our business leaders, providing opportunities for members to network with other businesses and chamber members

5. DIGITAL PRESENCE: The GEHCOC lists your business on our website and promotes your events on our social media platforms.

6. SPONSOR EVENTS: Members are given the opportunity to host, co-host and/or present at events with the GEHCOC to meet the community in your place of business.

7. MARKET RESEARCH: Gain access to custom research projects and information to help you better understand local trends and custom feedback.

8. MARKETING PROGRAMS: The GEHCOC will actively promote East Hampton as a travel destination. The GEHCOC applies for grants to support our members as well as advertising in local media to help promote chamber events and programs.

9. SEASONAL PROMOTIONS: GEHCOC members will have access to participate in chamber sponsored events such as holiday sales, creative promotions and community activities.

10. CUSTOM NEWSLETTERS: Members are entitled to one free dedicated email blast per year, mailing to 900+ businesses and local consumers interested in what is happening in Greater East Hampton. In addition, you have the ability to purchase one additional mailing per quarter for $50 (discounted from $100), be included in social media pushes (3,500+ followers) and list five free job listings per year.

Thank you for considering joining