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Old Orchard Beach Maine | Chamber of CommerceOld Orchard Beach Maine | Chamber of Commerce
Old Orchard Beach Maine | Chamber of CommerceOld Orchard Beach Maine | Chamber of Commerce
  • Home
  • Plan Your Visit
    • column 1
      • Vacation Planner
      • Accommodations
      • Camping
      • Food & Dining
      • Things to do, Attractions
      • Shopping
    • column 2
      • Businesses and Services
      • Real Estate, Rentals
      • Visitor Newsletter
      • Around Town
      • Directions/Maps
      • Tide Charts
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • 2023 Annual Car Show
    • Celebration by the Sea
    • Thursday Night Fireworks
    • Annual Beach Olympics
  • Our Chamber
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    • Our Chamber
    • Member Opportunities
    • Join Us
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Member Newsletter
    • Member Login
    • Postings Page
    • Contact Us
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About Us

The Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce is a vibrant community of 200 businesses representing a diverse variety of industries. The OOB Chamber is committed to stimulating the local economy, as well as supporting and promoting our members. We provide dedicated resources to help maintain and grow our community and area businesses.

“I joined the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce because I believe it’s good for business. Not only that, but it helps connect me to what’s going on in the town. It’s especially important for my business to be anchored to OOB since I have a lot of customers there and we’re located in Saco.”

Jonni Peace, General Manager – Signarama

Our Mission

The Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to stimulating the local economy and being the primary advocate, voice and resource for the business community in our area.

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Our Vision

Our vision is of a robust, growing, and sustainable local economy throughout the tourist season and year-round. No matter what challenges a member experiences, our network can help support their efforts based on the collective membership knowledge of the town, its culture and the current business climate.

“We’re a community within the community. The Chamber offers the opportunity for marketing and networking at the business level. And, when one business in the town does well, it means better performance for all of us. We’re all connected…”

Josh Ouellette, Assistant General Manager – The Old Orchard Beach Collection

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Creating Connections

The OOB Chamber helps member businesses through connections not only between our members, but also within the town and surrounding communities. Through several annual events, we attract tourists and locals alike.

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Chamber-Sponsored Events

  • The Old Orchard Beach Car Show—one of New England’s largest
  • Beach Olympics—for kids of all abilities, benefitting Special Olympics Maine
  • Celebration by the Sea—a community-focused event, celebrating the holiday season, conducted in partnership with the Town of Old Orchard Beach
  • Chamber Awards Banquet—recognizes and celebrates the best in our community
  • Business After Hours—networking events throughout the year making member connections and fostering community

Communications

The Chamber acts as a communications hub. We hear from visitors, members, the town and municipal services and, in turn, disseminate information appropriately. We refer business to our members, keep members informed of relevant town ordinances, state tourism matters and solutions to common member challenges. From staffing issues to dog ordinances to whether the fireworks are happening, trolley, bus and train schedules to where RVs can park overnight—information flows in and out in a constant stream.

“The thing I value most about my Chamber of Commerce membership is communication. Vacationers see us in the book or online and get in touch with us to book their stays.”

Shifra Strum, Owner – Atlantic Ocean Suites

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Day-to-Day Support

Members can count on Chamber support in the day-to-day course of business, for instance: 

  • If you are a hotel, motel, or inn and you have vacancies, let the Chamber know and we can refer inquiries regarding accommodations. 
  • If you are a retail business or restaurant offering a special promotion or extended hours for a special event, the Chamber can share your posts to the wider world.

“Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce is a valuable resource. It’s great for sharing best practices, networking and meeting other members. Members receive a steady stream of information about the current business climate and what’s happening in the town.”

Mike Halle, Owner – Paradise Park Resort

Networking and Problem Solving

The Chamber also helps in more formal ways. We offer business forums that cover common challenges—social media marketing, deposit policies for rentals and event planning. And, we conduct networking events where members can share common experiences and challenges, and problem solve.

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“New businesses especially, or any business really, should consider membership in the Chamber. The support you get just for paying your dues is definitely well worth it. When you combine the exposure you get on Chamber website, in the Vacation Planner and from the Chamber social media following, it adds up to great exposure.”

Deb Dolan, Owner –  Cottage Designs, Ocean Park Sub & Grocery and Cafe 64

Access to Increased Exposure

Members have access to a variety of paid Chamber marketing channels, programs and advertising opportunities to increase exposure.

Event Sponsorships—Events are designed and timed to attract both local and visiting customers in- and out-of-season. Sponsorships get businesses and brands recognized for their community support.

OOB Vacation Planner Paid Advertisements—Additional advertising in the planner calls attention to member businesses beyond regular member listings in print, And, because the planner is also posted online, members get double the exposure.

Community Contributions and Goodwill Activities—Many community events focus on non-profits like Special Olympics Maine, New England Parkinson’s Ride and the Salvation Army, positioning member brands among those who give back.

Visitor and Member Newsletters— Newsletters are distributed monthly in-season and semi-monthly off-season, They inform potential visitors and members, regularly communicating relevant, up-to-date town and state news, as well as educational and marketing-related information. Banner ads are available to members to promote their businesses year-round.

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Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce

11 First Street, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064

(207) 934-2500

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