Benefits:
Southern Dutchess Chamber
The MBA has embarked on an exciting collaboration with the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce. Partnering with the GSDCC not only helps us promote a favorable business climate for our members and the Millbrook community, but opens up Chamber benefits-at a significant discount-to all MBA members who choose to participate.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Insurance
Access to GSDCC Health Insurance offerings starting at just $140 per month. Plans are available for both sole proprietors and groups of two or more. The options provide choice and flexibility of 14 plans; benefits range from basic to comprehensive coverage; a 365 day GHI Hospital Wrap plan; individual Health Savings Accounts; coverage options for employee, employee and spouse, employee and child(ren) and families and dental plans, too.
Visit the Southern Dutchess Chamber web site for information on the benefit plans.
Advertising
Discounted advertising opportunities in Chamberviews, the GSDCC monthly newsletter which is distributed to several thousand individuals and businesses as an insert to the Poughkeepsie Journal.
Marketing & Public Relations
Marketing and public relations activities, including regular ribbon cuttings and celebrations to launch new product lines, commemorate anniversaries or business openings, and a press release service and other PR activities to help give your business greater exposure in the Millbrook community and beyond.
MBA Map & Directory
The MBA Map & Directory is a folded brochure with maps of the Town of Washington and Village of Millbrook. MBA member businesses are listed in the directory as well as represented on the map.
Web Site Listing
Included in your MBA membership is a listing in the MBA online business directory. Listings include a description of your business/organization, your logo and a link to your web site. The MBA recognizes the importance of reaching out to clients via the internet and provides this benefit to assist in your web marketing strategy.
Membership Meetings
MBA General Membership Meetings are hosted quarterly at local restaurants and other venues and provide the opportunity to network with MBA members and business owners. We encourage MBA members to attend, as well as community residents and leaders who want to be involved with supporting our business community.
How to Join:
Membership to the MBA is is $125/year and is available to all businesses within the Town of Washington. If you would like to take advantage of the benefits offered by membership with the Southern Dutchess Chamber, the dues are an additional $215 (a savings of $100 + over the standard rate). Please download our application and return the completed form to the address listed and be sure to include a separate payment to the DSDCC, if applicable.
You may also contact Mary Liberatore at (845) 677-3434 Ex. 112 with any questions regarding your membership, or to have an application mailed to you.
