Member Benefits

Joining the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce is a sound business decision - a decision already made by over 750 local business and civic leaders. Your Chamber membership dues are an investment in the growth and development of your business - and your community. Below are a number of reasons to join us.

Grow Your Business:
The Chamber of Commerce helps gain respect and credibility for your business by being part of one of the most trusted 'brand' names - the Chamber of Commerce. Meet future customers, suppliers and City leaders at our many events and meetings. Bring your business cards into our office for posting on our referral board. Send us a 25 word description of your business when you join that will help people search for you on our site Business Directory. This website receives about 10,000 visitors a month.

Publicize Your Business:
Chamber membership will get your businesses name before the public and business community.

  • With a Ribbon Cutting as a new business
  • With an introductory paragraph in the newsletter when you join
  • With a free listing, free link and 25 word description on our website which has 10,000 visitors a month
  • Through low cost advertising opportunities in our newsletter, San Carlos Business & Community Directory, or on the website

  • Through our newsletter where we promote members with announcements about new products, services and advancements at no additional charge
     

  • As a "Merchant at the Market," with an exhibit booth at Hot Harvest Nights which has about 3,000 visitors every Thursday night during the season



New Member Briefings are held quarterly to let our members know about all the Chamber benefits.
Next Briefing:
Wednesday, June 17 , 2008,  8 - 9 am
RSVP to Kathy: 650-593-1068

 Networking:
The Chamber offers many networking options with free monthly 'Business After Hours' Mixers, a free leads group called STAR (Sharing Tips & Referrals) and monthly Pulse of Business meetings on topics targeted to business interests.

STAR - An informal, non-competitive forum for Chamber business members to
*Form alliances/partnerships with other members which are complimentary to their own
*Share information and tips that are mutually beneficial with other businesses
*Offer and obtain referrals for potential clients
*Learn about the products and services offered by each member of STAR
*Develop a level of confidence and trust in the quality of other members and in themselves as business people
Luncheons, Seminars and Annual Events:
A number of special events throughout the year bring members together for both business, professional growth and for pleasure. Check the Chamber Calendar on this website for the latest information.  These events are a great way to meet, great and work with the business owners in our community.
Committees Meetings:
Participation in committee activities and working with others on major projects offers members additional opportunities to join professional business people, share interests - and learn about how like businesses can become a client or referral source.
Referrals:
 The Chamber receives hundreds of requests each year for recommendations on goods or services to be purchased in the area. We refer only our Chamber members. We refer to your business 24/7 on our website and by telephone during working hours.

We publish an Events Planning Guide and a Dining & Hospitality Guide, both with member listings (only) to help residents and visitors find quality services in town.

Grow Your Profits:

  • Improve your bottom line with FREE business counseling service from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). A SCORE counselor visits our office almost every Tuesday morning. Contact Ann Weiss, Office Manager, to make an appointment in San Carlos.
  • Attend monthly Pulse of Business seminars to help business be the
    best they can be
  • Learn about new regulations and employment issues affecting your bottom line from our FREE monthly newsletter, San Carlos Business.
  • Pick up the latest small business information from our information library.

  • Reduce costs, improve delivery time with local suppliers and B2B opportunities in the Chamber.

Direct Mail Promotion:
 The Chamber's mailing labels, available for purchase to members (only) can give you direct access to a prime audience of key business and community leaders. Contact the Chamber if you are a member and would like to order a set. 24 hours notice is requested.
Credibility:
 What's the easiest thing you can do to establish credibility with a customer? Hang the Chamber of Commerce membership plaque on your wall, display one of our static cling decals in your window and put the virtual Chamber logo on your website to tell visitors you mean business and you care about your community. Join us today!

With all of these benefits and resources available. . . Membership in the Chamber of Commerce makes good business sense.

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