Why Join?
Grow Your Business Where Millions Come to Explore
Whether you run a lodging property on Mount Desert Island, a boutique on Main Street, a local trade service, or a year-round non-profit, your business is part of the engine that makes Bar Harbor world-class.
When you join the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, you aren't just buying a directory listing, you are positioning your brand directly in front of over 4 million annual visitors while plugging into a powerful network of over 400 local business leaders.
What Membership Delivers for Your Business
1. Unmatched Visitor Reach
- Digital Visibility on VisitBarHarbor.com: Feature your business on the region’s premier travel and tourism portal, complete with direct links to your booking engine, store, or website.
- Official Planning Guide Placement: Get distributed in print to over 100,000 travelers, regional visitor centers, and direct mail inquiries nationwide.
- Visitor Center Referrals: Our downtown Visitor Center staff directly recommends Chamber members to thousands of walk-in travelers daily. Our Visitor Center is open year round assisting visitors through all four seasons.
2. Local Advocacy & Community Voice
- Representation That Matters: We advocate on behalf of local commerce regarding municipal planning, tourism management, seasonal workforce needs, and regional infrastructure.
- Year-Round Stability: We actively market shoulder-season initiatives (fall foliage, winter escapes, early spring dining) to help extend your revenue beyond the peak summer season.
3. Business Connections & Growth
- Business After Hours: Connect with fellow owners, managers, and municipal leaders at monthly networking mixers hosted across Mount Desert Island.
- Workforce Resources: Tackle Mount Desert Island’s unique operating challenges with dedicated Chamber support
- Educational Workshops: Stay ahead of labor trends, digital marketing strategies, and local regulations through Chamber-hosted seminars.
Did You Know?
According to national consumer research, consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods or services from a business if they know it is a member of the local chamber of commerce.