We are all experiencing difficult times and the Chamber is not immune to that.
Many people don’t know that we are a not-for-profit organization that doesn’t receive or rely on funding from the municipalities we serve, the State or Federal Government, or event grants. Since we are a 501(c)6, we don’t qualify for grants and during this crisis, we cannot even apply to receive PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) funding. All of our funding is generated through memberships, events, and sponsorships.
As you can imagine, our three revenue sources have either slowed down significantly or stopped altogether. Because of this, we’ve had to reduce our staff and cut costs. We realize we are not alone in this and that everyone is facing extreme challenges during this time of uncertainty.
We are asking the community and our members to join us in the #ChamberStrong movement to ensure that we have the resources we need to continue to serve our community as a trusted resource, cheerleader, and friend.
How can you be #ChamberStrong?
- JoinΒ and/or sponsor the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce (every little bit helps)!
- Make an investment in the future of the Greater Lowell Chamber.
- Dues it forward, pay the dues for a local business who would benefit from Chamber membership.
- Write or create a video testimonial about why you are a proud Greater Lowell Chamber member. Tag us and use #ChamberStrong and #GLCoC.
- Encourage local businesses and organizations to join the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce.
- Become a Social Media Champion for the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce – like us, comment on our posts, share our content, and leave a review! {Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – YouTube – LinkedIn}
- Join our Reopening Greater Lowell private Facebook group and connect with other area businesses and organizations and provide value to our group.
- Read more about #ChamberStrong here.
Together, we will all get through this uncertain time!
Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for being #ChamberStrong!
Anonymous
Kristen Laurin, Anstiss and Co.
Christine McCall