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WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?
NETWORKING
- Monthly networking breakfasts
- Monthly Power lunches with our Highway 50 Corridor chamber partners – Folsom & El Dorado Hills
- Quarterly Sunrise Corridor events in collaboration with Fairs Oaks, Citrus Heights & Carmichael chambers
- Community luncheons and special events
- Timely and relevant business education seminars
- Event sponsorship opportunities putting your company front and center
ADVOCACY
We are your Voice for Business and About Business
- Track legislation and initiatives impacting our business community
- Endorse and supporting candidates who support business
- Provide direct access to civic and community leaders
- Attend local, regional and national legislative meetings on your behalf
- Lobby on issues the create a strong local economy
BUSINESS RESOURCES
- Discounts on essential business services such as marketing, advertising, janitorial services, auto repair, catering, printing (to name a few) member-to-member discounts
- Personal introductions to members offering bookkeeping, real estate advice, legal counsel and more
- Facilitation of bidding opportunities with local, regional and state entities
- Chamber referral system
- “Tools for Business” – a business toolkit with resources to help you grow your business
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- MARKETING: Consulting services, website advertising, profile page, “Buy Local”, newsletter advertising, use of chamber conference room, “Get Your Business on the Map/Online” (by Google) . . .
- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT: Employment opportunity programs, “Tools for Business”, post job openings, connect with city and county officials, streamlined permitting, mentoring, seminars, forecasting, capital resources . . .
- VISIBILITY: Mixers, multi-chamber luncheons, ribbon cuttings, sponsorships, monthly breakfast, member discount program, website promotions, affinity programs, Business Expo . . .
According to a research study by The Shapiro Group, Inc. and Market Street Services, when consumers know a small business is a member of their local chamber of commerce, they are 44 % more likely to think favorably of it and 63 % more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.
What exactly is a Chamber of Commerce?
Your Chamber is an association of businesses dedicated to the economic vitality of the local region. We represent the business community as a whole and work together to provide dynamic networking, advocacy and business resources to our members. Membership in a local chamber offers tangible benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, issues and trends within their community and local marketplace.
What networking opportunities are available?
A wide variety of options are available for employees from all sizes of companies. Breakfast meetings, luncheons and after work events take place every month along with highway 50 and Sunrise corridor events with neighboring chambers. In addition, we host annual events such as a golf tournament, business expos, financial forecasting conferences, social media and business education seminars.
What’s the best way to get involved?
Join a committee, host a mixer, have a ribbon cutting, sponsor a class or luncheon – the opportunities are nearly endless. Committee participation gives you direct impact on Chamber operations while developing new friendships and professional relationships. Our committees include Ambassador Team, Business & Education Alliance, Golf Tournament, Government Relations, Leadership Rancho Cordova, and Special Events. Or become a Chamber Diamond Investor and watch your company’s name recognition and goodwill explode.
What is unique about the Rancho Cordova Chamber?
Our chamber members are involved and committed. We’re not an old-school chamber but a visionary group of community leaders dedicated to the prosperity of our region. Our activities, events and programs provide relevant information about current business trends and practices. Although based in Rancho Cordova, we consistently work with local, regional and national like-minded organizations providing expanded business contacts, opportunities and the chance to effect positive economic change for our members.
My schedule is tight. How can I benefit if I’m not available to regularly attend events?
As a chamber member you are our main focus; we work diligently to ensure all of our members find value in their investment with us. Benefits include: introductions and referrals to potential prospects, a free Web landing page and link to your site, promotional eblasts to services, member-to-member discounts, discounts on multimedia marketing tools, free use of our executive conference room, and invitations to exclusive functions.
What does it cost to become a member?
Annual membership fees are very affordable and based on the number of employees you have. Payment plans are available.