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START A BUSINESS
Entrepreneurship is the key to a healthy local economy and expert support systems are key to a successful business planning and launch process. Having an expert mentor to guide you through these steps will help your idea flourish into your own small business.CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Continuous improvement is key to sustainable success. Whether this is adapting to changes in the business environment, pursuing a growth strategy, or simply reviewing your current practices (Annual Business Check-up), an outside business consultant can help guide you through these processes. If you haven’t reviewed your operations within the last three years, you may be leaving profits on the table. Score will perform a free, confidential evaluation of your business operations. You will receive either a certificate of good operations or suggestions on potential improvements.
SCORE
The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce partners with Northeast Massachusetts SCORE to provide professional business counseling services at no cost to the client. Meet with our SCORE Team of professionals to help with all your business needs.
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Business Advocacy
- Economic Development & Planning Committee (EDP) – 1st Wednesday
- Business and community leaders partnering to advocate for the advancement of business initiatives, transportation systems, and community housing needs.
- Government Affairs Committee (GAC) – 2nd Wednesday
- Business, municipal, and legislative leaders partnering to address issues which impact the business community.
- Workforce Advancement Committee (WAC) – 3rd Wednesday
- Business and educational leaders partnering to advance opportunities in workforce training and career advancement.
Professional Development and Consulting
- Access to Professional Development programs for Owners, Managers, and Staff Members – Supervisors Training Program
- Access to Business Training Programs – Lunch&Learn Program Series
- SCORE Business Consultants
- Annual Business Check-up
- Need-based consulting & On-running business support
Marketing, Advertising and Networking
- Member News -Include custom messages in emails sent twice monthly to over 6,300 email contacts
- Social Media – Business promo to GLCC social media followers – including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn.
- Membership Directory & Community Guide – Membership listing in our printed membership directory
- Website Listing – Customized web page, searchable by name and industry, online coupon book
- Community Calendar – Send us your event info, and we’ll post it on our online calendar!
- Sponsorship Opportunities – Sponsor the website, a program series, and/or an event
- Attend 30+ annual networking events – Breakfast Club, Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Women in Networking, and Young Professionals
Member-to-Member Benefits and Discounts
- Member referrals
- Member-only discounts on products and services for the business and all employees