Membership

Board of Directors

Chris Andrews
Peggy Clay
Michelle Cleveland
Burton Hinton
Karen Kennedy
Jennifer Palmieri
Renee Powers

Officers

President: Burton Hinton
Vice President: Jennifer Palmieri
Secretary: Michelle Cleveland
Treasurer: Karen Kennedy

Join the Chamber/Renew your Membership

Being a Member of the Burke Chamber is not only a great way to enjoy a range of benefits, but it’s also a great way to support your community as well as the Chamber’s efforts to promote the area and the businesses we represent.

We are always happy to welcome new members and you can join at any time of the year. Once your membership form and payment are received, you will receive a welcome email from the Chamber along with info about benefits.

For all renewing members, payment of Chamber dues is always due in January of each year.

2026 Membership Dues

  • Business with 1 – 10 employees = $110
  • Business with 11 – 25 employees = $135
  • Business with 26 or more employees = $160
  • Individual (non-business members) = $70 (no listing on chamber website for individual members)

*please note, private long term or vacation rental properties are considered a business as are businesses where the owner is the only employee

Download the 2026 Membership Form
(This form is also used for membership renewal)

To pay by check, please mail the form and check to:

Burke Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 347
East Burke, VT  05832

You may pay by credit card using the link below  which will bring you to a Paypal page for secure online payment. (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express). Please note, the payment will appear on your credit card statement as: BURKECHAMBE

If paying by credit card, please make sure to also email back the Membership form to
burkechamber@burkevermont.com

Burke Chamber Annual Membership Dues

Member Benefits

  • A heating oil and propane discount program (discounts offered from Amerigas, Irving Oil, Bourne’s Energy).
  • Business members receive a free listing, description, picture and links on the Burke Chamber website, www.BurkeVermont.com. The Chamber website places high in searches for Burke Area recreation, activities, lodging and events.  The Website receives an average of 50,000 hits per year.
  • E-newsletters are regularly sent to visitors to the area and others with an interest in Burke and to Burke Chamber members, spotlighting businesses, local deals, lodging and area events.
  • 20% discount on graphic advertising in The Caledonian Record newspaper.
  • 20 – 25% discounts on Constant Contact email and enewsletter marketing service.
  • Discounted rates to join the Regional, NEK Chamber of Commerce: Members of the Burke Chamber can become members of the NEK Chamber and deduct the cost of your Burke Chamber membership from NEK Chamber dues. (NEK Chamber rates vary depending on business type and size). *You must have paid current year Burke Chamber dues to be eligible.
  • The Chamber responds to information requests received via email, phone or mail.
  • The Chamber maintains Facebook and Instagram pages and uses these sites to promote & share news about member businesses and area events.
  • The Chamber organizes and manages annual events including the Burke Fall Festival, The Santa Visit to West Burke, Christmas Tree Display in East Burke, the Strawberry Festival and others.
  • Occasional Chamber Networking Events for members to interact with other members in a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Maintains the East Burke Kiosk.
  • Discounted opportunities to advertise in major publications and participate in co-op ads for the Burke Area.
  • The Chamber will provide letters of support for member businesses seeking grants or other endeavors requiring support letters.
  • Low membership dues compared to many other area chambers.