TOP 10 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REASONS TO JOIN THE CHAMBER
1. Increase your visibility in the community
a. New member profile in the Chamber' s newsletter
b. Sponsorship opportunities
c. Business listing on the Chamber's website
d. Networking and involvement opportunities
e. Send us your press releases
f. Five Committees plus 11 Task Committees to be active in
2. Weekly/Monthly networking opportunities
a. Mixers - 3rd Thursday of the month
b. Networking Breakfasts - last Wednesday of the month
c. Ambassador Committee
d. Other Committees where you network
e. Network Connection - a leads and referral group - Weekly on Tuesday
3. Build lasting relationships with new clients
a. Several opportunities to meet and get to know fellow members
4. Access to community leaders, elected officials and top employers
a. Monthly Government Affairs meetings with speakers
b. Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies
c. Special events throughout the year
5. Referrals from the Chamber, the Chamber's Website and 385+ members
a. Leads and referral groups
b. The Chamber receives thousands of inquiries per year for products and services
c. Member-to-Member discount program
6. Special Events held throughout the year
a. Golf Classics
b. A Taste of Yorba Linda
c. State of the City Luncheon
d. Business Expo & Car Show
e. Monthly Business after Hours Networking Mixers
7. Personal and professional development workshops and seminars
a. Sales and marketing, networking, presentation skills, HR compliance programs,
Strategic planning, purchasing standards customer service and more.
b. Leadership opportunities
c. Grant workshops to "Jumpstart your Business"
8. Directory and specialty guide listings
a. Membership Directory and Visitors Guide
b. Yorba Linda City Map
9. Cost effective advertising
a. Chamber Action Newsletter - distribution: 500
b. Flyer inserts in the Chamber Action Newsletter - 500
c. Shop in Yorba Linda coupon book
d. Website - links to your business website
10. Member-to-Member Discount Program
a. Offer fellow Chamber members a discount for additional exposure
b. Do business with Chamber members and SAVE
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