Membership & Benefits
Joining the New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is a great way to get more involved in the community. By becoming a member, you join a community effort of promoting local businesses, bringing local families and individuals together at exciting events and advocating for the general growth and well-being of our town.
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Interested in becoming a member? Fill out an application today! Completed applications can be emailed to info@newoxford.org or mailed to NOACC, 27 Center Square, New Oxford, PA 17350.
*Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee membership. Applications are accepted at the discretion of the Board of Directors on a monthly basis based on the best interest of the Chamber, its member businesses and the community.
For a printer-friendly version of our Membership Benefits, click here.
Interested in becoming a member? Fill out an application today! Completed applications can be emailed to info@newoxford.org or mailed to NOACC, 27 Center Square, New Oxford, PA 17350.
*Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee membership. Applications are accepted at the discretion of the Board of Directors on a monthly basis based on the best interest of the Chamber, its member businesses and the community.
Marketing
End of town sign
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End of Town Signs - Looking to promote an upcoming event? Weather permitting, the NOACC offers members the opportunity to promote their events on the signs at the end of town. Please note that the signs are not available during leading up to and during major Chamber events. Signs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and at the discretion of the Chamber. The event must take place in New Oxford.
HART Center 50th Anniversary Celebration - September 2019
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- Mailing List - Target your mailed communications and marketing pieces with a Chamber member mailing list. Members may request a mailing list of all fellow business members. The list will be sent to your company or organization electronically. Please note that the Chamber does not give out email addresses.
- Member to Member Eblasts - Have an event or promotion you want fellow members to know about? We can help! Submit the content and images for the eblast, and we will send the message to all Chamber members on behalf of your business. Please reference the 2023 Sponsorship & Advertising Guide for current pricing. Content is accepted at the discretion of the Chamber.
- Mixers, Open Houses & Ribbon Cuttings - If your business is celebrating an anniversary, new marketing initiative or just wants to showcase all its offerings, consider hosting a mixer! Mixers are a great opportunity to connect with other business leaders and community members while introducing attendees to your business. If you are a new business or recently expanded your business, the Chamber is happy to Mixers, open houses and ribbon cuttings are promoted by the Chamber via eblasts, social media posts and the quarterly Chamber newsletter.
- Quarterly Newsletter - The Chamber is the proud publisher of a quarterly newsletter, available in both physical and digital formats. Members are invited to submit press releases and news to be included in an upcoming newsletter. Please email your news to info@newoxford.org for consideration.
- Referrals - When visitors come into our office, call us on the phone or email us for help finding a business, we are proud to be able to direct them to our member organizations. The Chamber always gives priority to its members when asked for a referral.
- Social Media - The Chamber currently has a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. If you need help promoting upcoming events or sharing information, let us know. We'd be happy to share your news on our Facebook page! The Chamber has over 2700 followers on Facebook, which means you could easily reach over 2700 more people at no added cost to your business or organization.
- Website Listing - With your Chamber membership, you receive a listing on our website - newoxford.org. The Chamber website also features an events calendar that showcases Chamber and member events. Need to update your business listing? Let us know!
- Weekly Eblasts - Members receive a weekly email update from the Chamber featuring information about upcoming events, business resources, member news and more. Members are invited to submit news and events for inclusion by emailing info@newoxford.org.
Educational Opportunities
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Central Penn Partnership - Through our partnership with Central Penn College, we are pleased to offer our members an exclusive scholarship opportunity. Central Penn offers a variety of career focused programs, including business administration, accounting, IT, marketing, communications, legal studies, healthcare, criminal justice and homeland security management. Central Penn has certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s programs available. There are a limited number of scholarships available annually, so please reach out to us if you or one of your employees is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity.
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Lunch & Learns - Held quarterly, our Lunch & Learn series features programming relevant to both your professional and
personal life. Topics vary each quarter; past topics include social media marketing and personal wellness. Sponsorships are available for this program. Have an idea for a future Lunch & Learn or interested in being a future speaker? Reach out to us!
personal life. Topics vary each quarter; past topics include social media marketing and personal wellness. Sponsorships are available for this program. Have an idea for a future Lunch & Learn or interested in being a future speaker? Reach out to us!
Business Services
- IDC - The New Oxford Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) was established to advance, promote, attract, stimulate, rehabilitate and revitalize commerce, industrial, civic and manufacturing interests in and around New Oxford. The IDC is the lending arm of the Chamber, which provides low interest loans for businesses in the 17350 zip code. All loans are reviewed by the IDC committee and recommended to the New Oxford Board of Directors for final approval. Funds can be used for business real estate purchases, renovations and façade improvements and business expansions. Machinery and equipment purchases are also eligible for loans. Working capital loans will be considered with strong collateral required.
- PCI Insurance - As a member of our Chamber, your business or organization may be eligible for insurance through PA Chamber Insurance (PCI). PCI group acts as a broker, so each company is viewed as its own entity. In 2021, PCI announced a new Health Benefit Alliance (HBA) opportunity. The HBA program offers health insurance benefits for businesses of all sizes. The HBA partnership is a fully ACA-compliant program that offers a variety of comprehensive co-pay health plans for businesses and their employees. To request additional information, please email us at
info@newoxford.org.
Networking Opportunities
- Breakfasts - The Chamber hosts three general membership breakfasts annually. The purpose of the breakfasts is to welcome the Chamber’s newest members, celebrate member achievements and allow our members to form new connections.
- Mixers - Looking to meet like-minded business professionals? Be sure to attend a Chamber mixer. Mixers are a great way to connect with fellow business leaders and community members. If you are interested in potentially hosting a mixer, please refer to the Marketing and Promotional Opportunities section.
Sponsorship
- Please refer to the 2023 Sponsorship & Advertising Guide for information about event and program sponsorship and newsletter advertising as well as digital marketing and advertising opportunities.
Discounts & Exclusive Pricing
Chamber members receive exclusive member pricing on all Chamber events, including Market on the Square, the Harvest Day Festival & Parade, breakfasts, Lunch & Learns and the Annual Awards Banquet.
Annual Events & Volunteer Opportunities
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- Harvest Day Festival & Parade - Held annually on the fourth Saturday in October, Harvest Day features approximately 100 craft, farmers market and food vendors as well as free activities for kids and a parade. Interested in promoting your business/organization at the event? Harvest Day is a great opportunity for members, especially non-profits, to connect with the local community. Chamber members receive an exclusive $10 discount on vendor
spaces.
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*We are always in need of volunteers for all three events listed above. If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know by emailing us at info@newoxford.org.*
New Member Exclusives
- Listing in the next edition of the Chamber's quarterly newsletter
- Listing in the next weekly eblast
- Listing under "New Members" on Chamber website
- Complimentary registration to the next breakfast and opportunity to introduce yourself and your business
- Spotlight on social media
