The Chamber of Commerce is the hub for everything business in Rohnert Park.
In early 2010, the Chamber released an economic plan for the city that seeks to attract new business and tourism to what they call a city "thoughtfully designed for families." Each neighborhood in Rohnert Park is centered around an elementary park and a school, and is connected by a network of bike lanes. The Chamber points out that many area businesses offer after-school tutoring and mentoring.
The Chamber has upwards of 245 community members. Membership costs are based on the amount of employees a business has. Dues vary from non-profit $200 to a business with more than 51 employees with annual dues of $1200.
LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization that seeks to advance and foster the business communities of Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey and Playa Vista. The organization holds programs, events and services and helps member businesses advertise and build connections with other local businesses. Outreach for the coastal area community, educational programs, events and happenings are also provided and sponsored by this chamber of commerce.
Visit the LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce's website for information on upcoming events, partnerships and member businesses. Interested parties may access a directory of businesses and read up on how to become a member through the website.
The Chamber of Commerce in Lincoln Park encourages and promotes business, stimulating a vibrant economy in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. The organization provides networking opportunities through the Business EXPO, business-to-business-luncheons, business after-hours mixers and referral groups. Its events, such as the State of the Cities luncheon and the Los Altos Fall Festival, are integral parts of Los Altos civic life. Memberships range from $110 to $585.
About 3,500 businesses operate in the city, and there's only one umbrella organization that represents them all. The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is a sure way to network and promote your interests as an owner or manager, whether you run a corporation or or are self-employed.
The Board of Directors meets the last Thursday of the month at 7:30am. Rather than attend meetings, members are encouraged to participate in social events, such as the speaker series, after-hours mixers, the connection club, the annual crab feed and more.
Benefits for members include special rates for events, as well as discounts to other businesses that belong to the chamber. For example, Office Depot will take 15 to 25 percent off your total bill upon presenting your chamber membership.
The chamber publishes a business directory (in print and online) of members. In addition, the organization prints a map of the city each year complete with business listings and ads.
A newsletter on governmental affairs and business developments is mailed to members and can be found online.
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1947 to support the city's business community. Today, the organization includes more than 600 members from Lafayette as well as its neighboring cities and towns.
Annual chamber events include the Taste of Lafayette, the Lafayette Reservoir Run and the Lafayette Art and Wine Festival, a popular outdoor festival that runs on consecutive days each year and draws visitors from throughout San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Along with its usual meetings and mixers, the chamber offers an Entrepreneur's Club meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30am. Participants attending the meeting need not be chamber members.
Davis Chamber of Commerce aims to maintain a strong local economy, promote community, create networking opportunities and represent business interests with the government. The Board of Directors consists of 15 members who serve three-year terms and meet monthly. There is also an executive committee that includes a chair, vice chair, secretary and immediate past chair. Specific businesses can be searched in the Chamber of Commerce Directory.
Since March 29, 1949, this office has served as the central organization of the Pacific Palisades business community. Arthur Loomis of the Santa Monica Land and Water Company served as its first president, while J.U. Chaffin, Bay Theatre manager, was his vice president, and Phyllis Genovese, owner of the Palisades Letter Shop on Via de la Paz, was the Chamber's first treasurer.
The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is the organization in town whose mission is to promote, support and enhance businesses throughout the city of Fremont.
The Chamber of Commerce serves many functions within the Fair Oaks community. Its services are funded by membership investment dues, special fundraising projects and publication sales.
The Chamber is, for all intents and purposes, the Fair Oaks board of supervisors, with many of its members serving roles as honorary mayors, county special events coordinators among many others. The Chamber also sponsors many events throughout the year.
The Novato Chamber of Commerce is an organization of local businesses that aims to enhance the Novato economy through various programs, events and activities. The chamber also operates the Novato Visitor Center, where visitors can find a plethora of information about the local community. For more information, check out the Chamber of Commerce's Web Site.
The Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitors' Bureau offers a variety of services for business owners, visitors, and residents in Half Moon Bay and its surrounding coastside communities. The Chamber includes nearly 700 business members. In exchange for an annual membership fee (which varies based on the type of business and the size), members receive benefits such as direct referrals to the public, a listing in the Chamber's online directory, opportunities to attend seminars and workshops on good business practices, networking opportunities, and help with starting a new business.
Whether it be for a vacation or possible relocation, those seeking more information about Half Moon Bay and the Coastside can contact the Chamber with questions, and referrals to any of the Chamber's members. The Chamber will also mail out visitor packets upon request. The Chamber is also very active in Half Moon Bay and the Coastside community. At Half Moon Bay High and Pilarcitos Alternative School, its members gave students real-world advice on choosing a career path. They also helped the students with job interviewing skills and developing their resume. Every year, the Chamber gives scholarships to students at Half Moon Bay and Pescadero High Schools. Chamber President Charise McHugh is also a champion of ecotourism, and has lead the Chamber's efforts to develop a program along the San Mateo County Coastside.
To view a full schedule of the Chamber's membership fees, visit http://www.halfmoonbaychamber.org/chamber_info/index.html.
The Encino Chamber of Commerce has membership from more than 400 local businesses. This nonprofit, the Valley's "premier business community," works to facilitate networking, assembly and open communication. It hosts breakfasts, dinners and special events to keep the business community well-informed and well-connected.
The Napa Chamber of Commerce is an association based in Napa. The business federation brings together businesses, professionals, educational institutions, non-profits and religious institutions.
The Chamber offers employment listings, business resources, business counseling and labor law archives. Rates for membership are available on the Napa Chamber of Commerce website.
Napa Chamber Foundation is a non-profit organization made possible by a donation from the Napa Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to promote a strong local economy, develop leadership with a dynamic and innovative vision of the future and link the business community in partnerships with educational, governmental and non-profit organizations.
The Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce is comprised of 1,100 members. The chamber has a five star accredited rating, one of only two in the state, and often puts on networking events, produces a newsletter, and represents the interest of local businesses to legislators. The chamber aims to create a strong local economy through these efforts.