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About the Chamber/ Our Mission

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Our History/ Proud History, Always Evolving
“From the start, chamber members have been people who care about the socioeconomic climate of Winchester. They join because the chamber gets things done with one voice…by working together on important initiatives.” –Cathy Alexander, Executive Director
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce opened its doors in 1978 with 85 members that first year. Today the membership number stands at approximately 300.
Our members still include traditional businesses such as banks, real estate agents, accountants and retail shops, but we are proud that the diversity of our membership increases every year. Today many of our businesses are also based in a home setting, and we have many entrepreneur members too.
Many of our businesses have on-line aspects of commerce, and for sure, many of our businesses operate not only in Winchester but also beyond our town’s geographical borders.
While our core mission remains the same as the day we opened our doors, how we serve our members and strengthen business is continually evolving.
Please read through the Initiatives and News page on this web site to find out more about what we are up to.