ABOUT US
Board Members cutting the Grand Opening ribbon with the new owners of Priam Vineyards
The Colchester Business Association is a local business member organization serving Colchester and surrounding towns. Our members are proud to offer our time and support to organize events and initiatives in our community including local scholarships, Colchester On The Green, the Scarecrow Decorating Contest and the Holiday Dinner Auction. We provide networking to member businesses and help to support their growth and success in the community.
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Membership Benefits
Members of the Colchester Business Association enjoy unique benefits which can help promote their business or organization within the community. The Colchester Business Association offers its members ways to increase their visibility through local events and contests, community involvement, business-to-business networking, and advertising opportunities.
Networking with an association of more than 150 local businesses and organizations
Online CBA listing for consumer and business referrals
Articles in local media and the CBA web site highlighting CBA Members
CBA advertisements in local media highlighting community involvement by members
Advertising opportunities and other resources to get help your business succeed
Coordinated, proactive promotion of member businesses fostering a positive image and encouraging patronage of local businesses
Member-to-member discounts
Listing on the CBA website with a link to your business website (click here to see the Membership Roster)
Discounted booth space at the highly popular CBA Annual Colchester- On-The-Green
Means for business involvement in the association through committee participation
Timely information bulletins for special meetings and topics of interest
A forum for sharing ideas and suggestions for local economic growth and prosperity
Educational and informational programs for local businesses and their employees
Business referral program featuring your business highlights at membership meetings
Means for input to local municipal agencies through CBA liaisons
Business-to-business communication through the CBA newsletter
Interaction with the Colchester Public Schools and community youth
Means for participation in periodic CBA-sponsored community functions
Supporting our Community
Bacon Academy Scholarships
Each June, the CBA awards scholarships to two local high school seniors that intend on studying business in college. The scholarships are given in honor of Loren Marvin and Donald Standish. Marvin was a founding member of the CBA that was very active in the business community throughout his lifetime. Standish was a CBA volunteer that was an integral proponent of “Shopping Colchester” in support of the local business community. The scholarships fund is created from CBA raffles at their monthly dinner meeting. Raffles prizes are donated from CBA members.