We offer enhanced web presence, newsletter inserts, co-op advertising in major publications, print advertising and classified ads in our chamber publications, and sponsorships of chamber events. We fulfill requests at the two information centers. 

7) Visitor & Relocation Services
We respond to thousands of inquiries that come in person, in writing, via phone, over the web and via email.  We mail wedding packages, relocation packages, and visitor packets all over the world.  Information services that are provided to visitors can be the referral to a future resident because many visitors become residents after enjoying positive experiences in our area as a tourist.  Chamber members ONLY are referred as business leads.  

8) Business Leader Forum
The Chamber sponsors educational forums to help small businesses remain competitive in today’s marketplace.  Recent forum topics have been website knowledge, public relations workshop, human resource issues, and increasing your tourism/hospitality marketing savvy.  Our goal is to provide ongoing education for our membership.    

9) Business Resources
The Chamber is your source for public references, community demographics, lists of major employers, local and area phone directories, lists of clubs and organizations, local maps and lists of local area businesses and public lands, and local, state and national legislative contacts.  This information is available to help make your business successful.   

10) Exclusive Chamber Savings Program
You and your employees will receive Chamber Advantage cards which provide discounts or special prices for products and services offered by fellow Chamber members.  Saving money for both you and your staff and encouraging member to member business is a winning program for all Chamber members and a great employee benefit.

Member Gift Certificate Program
The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce is making it easy to give the Kennebunks year-round. Good at over 100 member businesses, Chamber gift certificates make the perfect gift for employee recognitions, holidays, weddings and engagements, and other special events.

Chamber gift certificates act just like checks and redemption is simple. Included with each gift certificate is a list of the over 100 participating member businesses. The recipient simply selects the merchant of their choice and presents the gift certificate to any Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce participating member in exchange for goods or services. Gift certificates are conveniently available for purchase at the Lower Village office.

For our member businesses, the program is just as simple. No logging, tracking, or mailing is required for redemption of the certificate. When your business receives a gift certificate, simply deposit it in the bank for the full face amount – no service fee or discount will be charged, there is no charge to you. Email Deb Kuehne Membership & Sales Director at dhuehne@visitthekennebunks.com to sign up TODAY!

Benefits to the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate Program: Incremental sales and acquirement of new customers. Customers with gift certificates spend more.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Celebrate With a Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Chamber would be delighted to help your business celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony if the company has:

• Opened its doors in the last 12 months / Seasonal Openings
• Changed ownership or is under new management
• Moved to a new location
• Has been remodeled or expanded at its present location
• Seasonal opening

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is an important part of your over all marketing and advertising plan and is a great way to kick-off a grand opening of a business. It offers an opportunity to meet key leaders in the community and get acquainted with your neighbors and Chamber members. The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce would enjoy assisting you in planning a successful event for your company.

Scheduling a Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber should take place a minimum of two weeks ahead of the event to allow the Chamber time to invite members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, the Ambassadors and dignitaries from the City to join your celebration.

Hors d’oeuvres and beverages are usually served, but it is your decision. Your plan can be as simple or elaborate as you like, whatever fits your budget.

• Chamber Staff Members will help to make things go as smoothly as possible. by:
• We’ll notify the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Ambassadors, City Dignitaries and chamber members and encourage them to attend your event.
• We’ll put you in touch with other Chamber businesses that can provide catering, deli and beverage services, publicity and even invitations.
• We’ll bring the giant scissors and take pictures at the appointed time

We’ll include a photo and acknowledgment of your ribbon cutting in an issue of the Newsletter. There is no charge for the Chamber’s involvement -- it’s a value-added benefit of being a member. People generally anticipate spending about a half hour at the ceremony, so be prepared with collateral materials.

Checklist for a Successful Ribbon Cutting:

• Call the Chamber at 207-967-0857 & schedule the ceremony.
• Who should I Invite?
• Neighbor businesses
• Existing customers
• Suppliers to your trade
• Prospects
• Personal friends and family
  What should I serve? (Options to choose from:)
• Prepare your own
• Hire a caterer
• Champagne, wine, soft drinks
• Hor d’oeuvres

How can I promote my business to people attending?

• Drawings or door prizes
• Certificates or coupons
• Collateral materials: cards, brochures, literature

Where do I want to “stage” the official photo?

• Choose a location/props
• Should we take pictures?
• Who will be in the picture?
• Should we make a video?

This is a free service to our members. A fee of $100 is charged for non-members.