Service and financial contributions for community benefit from Great Brandon Auction and other fund-raising projects. Past contributions have been to: Central Park bandstand and fountain, Crescent Park renewal, bus stop renovations, purchase of downtown benches, Waterfall Park fence, economic development, Brandon Free Public Library restoration fund, and a permanent Memory Tree. Money has also been set aside for the purchase of downtown trees and for Town Hall renovations. Annual financial contributions are made to the Garden Club, Operation Santa Claus, and Winter Arts Festival.

Maintenance of our popular website, www.brandon.org. Host members' home pages on our website for a nominal annual fee.

Free advertising on our economic development website page of business members' commercial properties for lease.

Access to competitively-priced health insurance from Cigna. Contact the Chamber or Holden Financial Agency (802-247-5761) for rate and plan information.

Communication to members in the form of periodic newsletters and area event calendars.

Information Booth is open and maintained from January 1st through December 31. Business brochures and cards as well as state and regional publications and maps are displayed and available to the public free of charge.

Production and distribution of publications: Brandon Area Map & Guide, Brandon Lodging Directory, self-guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Guide to Downtown Businesses and annual Membership Directory (both print and on-line).

Sponsor events which provide networking and socializing opportunities for members and guests: Golf Mixer, Annual Meeting/Dinner, and Wine & Cheese Mixers.

Welcome packets are furnished to new area residents.

Visitor packets mailed in response to advertising. Member businesses may include their brochure in packets for a small postage fee.

Cooperative advertising opportunities.

Active involvement in Regional Marketing Program, Crossroads of Vermont. Brandon is well-represented in their annual publication, as well as on their website www.vermontcrossroads.com.

Special agenda meetings held when needed such as Legislative Luncheons and Meet the Candidates.

Political action involvement in timely issues as they arise: mosquito control funding, downtown improvement issues, etc.

Beautification awards presented to Brandon homes and businesses who have made substantial physical improvements.