Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can become a member of the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce?
A: Anyone can apply for membership in the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce.
Q: How do I join the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce?
A: Print and fill out the membership application. Click here to be brought to the application page. After you've completed the application, please return it with your membership fee.
Q: What are the benefits of being a member of the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce?
A: Being a member of the Wakefield chamber has several benefits, including:
• Networking opportunities
• Listing your business or organization on our website Chamber Directory
• Low-cost website development opportunities
• Small business seminars
• Business card exchanges
• The Chamber newsletter
• Referral services
• Breakfast and luncheon meetings
• Participation in Chamber-sponsored community activities such as the Blossoms at the Beebe.
Q: What does the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce do?
A: Our goal is to promote Wakefield as a great place to live and do business. We answer thousands of questions about the town's businesses, institutions, and organization each year. We also support local businesses by offering referrals and responding to local, state and national issues that affect their business environment. Our members receive numerous benefits and services from us, including networking opportunities, business listings, and much more.
Q: How long has the Chamber been in Wakefield?
A: The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce became an official corporation in Massachusetts in 1934. However, local organizations that supported the Wakefield business existed before then, including an earlier version of the chamber that formed in 1921 but went dormant during the Great Depression.
