Membership Benefits

The Chamber Alliance of New York State (CANYS) is dedicated to the collective influence and efforts of the chamber community and to the growth and professionalism of its members. CANYS provides leadership and assistance in the following key areas:

Political Action and Education

• Through partnerships with state and national associations, CANYS educates its members on issues of importance to the employer community throughout the state
• Sponsors a Chamber Lobby Day in Albany in conjucntion with the Winter/Issues & Legislative Conference
• Hosts and coordinates “New York Day in Washington” on Capitol Hill.
• Invites elected officials, bureaucrats and government affairs representatives to conferences to brief chambers on the most pressing issues of the day.
• Lobbies pro-business issues and/or matters that directly affect chambers and their ability to operate.

Representation

 

• CANYS serves as the collective voice for more than 85 chambers of commerce and regional employer associations
• Interacts with national organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
• Partners with other regional and state chamber associations for purposes of joint programming, lobbying and the exploration of new income enhancement opportunities.

Professional Development and Programming

• The most valuable service CANYS provides is sharing the collective expertise of its members.
• Offers multiple conferences and meetings each year that focus on various aspects of chamber management.
• Offers professional development and conference scholarships to members.
• Coordinates comprehensive online directory of New York’s chambers.                       
• Maintains website – www.canys.org – which serves as a one-stop shop for information about and for chambers in New York to highlight innovative strategies and programs.