Cecil County Chamber is excited to announce our partnership with

Metro Merchant Services!

 

As a Chamber member, you will receive the best rates in the industry as well as support the Cecil Chamber through this new affiliate program with Metro.   

It's a win - win!

 

 We chose to partner with Metro Merchant Services to provide our members with electronic payment processing because they focus on their customer needs in the same way we do. We know that you will be in good hands with them. Please feel to visit them on our website by clicking here.

Metro has been providing electronic payment processing services to the business community for many years and understands the needs for companies to keep costs minimized.

They offer a wide range of credit / debit card processing products and services such point-of-sale systems for restaurant and retail businesses, mobile processing, virtual terminals, ecommerce processing, website design, and payroll services.

 

Why Pay MORE??? Take the Metro Merchant Services Rate Challenge by sending them your most recent merchant account processing statement so we can put the savings back in your pocket and not your processors! On average, Metro saves their merchants from 12 to 35% on their processing fees from what their competitors charge.

 

You can reach out to Metro via email or a phone call or simply fill out the form on their website. We would encourage you to take a moment to explore what Metro has to offer.

 

Let Metro be the last payment processor you will ever need! 

      

Know someone who could benefit by becoming a Chamber members?  

           

           

           

Stop by to make your final bids or see the wreaths. 

Exhibit closes at 5:30 and winners announced!

 

Please register for headcount! 

 

 

Click here additional details and to register 

Who are they?

The Party People, The Fun Crowd, The Welcome Crew! The Folks in the know, the Smart Salespeople, The eyes, ears, arms and legs of the Chamber!

 

What do they do?

They make everyone feel welcome, they introduce guests to members, they attend and help out at events, they help with member outreach.

Contact Debbie Brown, dbrown@cecilchamber.com or 410-392-3833 to be a Chamber Champion.

Commercial Energy CO-OP

 

When commercial energy purchasing was deregulated in Maryland in 2002, the Cecil County Chamber partnered with CQI Associates to establish a Commercial Energy Purchasing Cooperative for its members. Since then, the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce - CQI Energy Cooperative has helped hundreds of area businesses realize long-term budget stability.  

Benefits of the Cecil County Chamber Commercial Energy Cooperative:

*   Increased Purchasing Power in procuring electric and natural gas at competitive rates to businesses

*    Eliminates the need to 'go through it alone'

*    Historically, the average co-op member saves about the equivalent of their July electrical bill and/or their February natural gas bill. When compared to utility S.O.S. rates

*    Budget Stability (no more 'roller coaster costs') by offering Fixed Rate energy supply costs

*    Assistance in being proactive in fulfilling energy buying needs

*    We offer the opportunity for businesses to share in the valuable energy expertise that the cooperative provides.

This program offers FREE informational seminars and webinars about energy deregulation and valuable insight into energy procurement options. CQI manages the member education and bid phases of the program, oversees the transition of the members' energy accounts, and offers continuing technical expertise to members throughout the term of the energy contracts.

Learn how your business can benefit from joining the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce - CQI Commercial Energy Purchasing Cooperative by visiting www.cqiassociates.com or calling 443-472-3870 for more information.  

Residential Energy CO-OP

In addition to commercial energy procurement, CQI Associates is also a leader in the Chamber's Residential Energy Purchasing Cooperative. CQI offers competitive fixed supply rates to the Chamber's residential energy cooperative members. To learn more or to sign up, go to www.cqiassociates.com/residential.  

 

 When signing up, please designate the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce. 

   

Wed  12/4           Mon  12/16

Wed  12/18         Thur  1/2

Post business notices on your FREE Member Page on the Chamber website!

 

Post your public events on the Chamber's Community Calendar here!

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