Member Testimonials

Learn what our members have to say about the Chamber!
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"For my business and me, the most important benefit from Chamber membership is the Chamber's representation of Santa Monica business to City, State, and National government.  As a 50 year chamber member, I can say with confidence that this function of chamber operation has never been better performed."- John M. Bohn, the Bradmore Group

"We support the Chamber to have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people who are interested in making Santa Monica a better place to live, work, and play for residents, visitors, and businesses." -John Maceri, OPCC

"Membership in the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce has given me a faster conduit to City Hall and has facilitated interfacing with the City Manager and City Attorney with concerns in my industry as for example when the City passed an Ordinance proposing to ban "sandwich signs" denoting Open Houses in Santa Monica." - Michael Gruning, Pence Hathorn Silver - Partners Trust

"I've been a member of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years.  It's offered me, as a local businessman, so many outlets to improve and grow my commercial real estate business.  There are several informative committees to join to keep you updated on the local scene, educational seminars offered to better market my products and fine tune my business skills, and many other fun social events to mix it up and get better acquainted.  I owe my success to this Chamber.  Thank you!" - Jeff Jarow, PAR Commercial Brokerage

"My membership with the Chamber has enriched both my personal and professional life.  The Chamber provides me with valuable educational programs, strong committee partnerships and above all, people work with people they like!  The relationships that I have built through the chamber will last a lifetime.  It is my privilege to serve and participate.  There is tremendous value in being a Chamber member!" - Linda "Tish" Tisherman, Staff Support, Inc.

"I find that the best benefit is the interaction with business leaders and local government officials to improve the economic environment for our community.  I consider my company's chamber membership a contribution to the well being of our city." - Richard Lawrence, National Bank of California

"The opportunity to tell members about our fabulous UCLA Health System and what we do for the community of Santa Monica." - Jean McNeil Wyner, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

"The chamber helps me stay connected to the City of Santa Monica and advocates on my behalf." - Douglas H. Metzler, Hines

"I am a long time member of the Santa Monica Chamber because of its effective advocacy and community leadership.  The Chamber is a place a business can turn to for guidance and support when facing the tough issues today." - Mary Ann Powell, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

"Tegner-Miller Insurance Brokers has been a Chamber member for over 70 years.  The Chamber has been an integral part of our long term success in Santa Monica.  I have met great people through the Chamber.  The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce opens doors to City of Santa Monica government that I could not open on my own." - Dave Nelson, Tegner-Miller Insurance Brokers

"In addition to keeping me informed with all aspects of the City, The Chamber is a great medium for cultivating relationships with local businesses." - Evan Pozarny, Muselli Commercial Realtors

"Invest in your community and your future by joining the Chamber of Commerce." - Tom Larmore,  Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal

"The Chamber has been an enormous resource to enable our hotel in not only Santa Monica but nationwide, and with the adept leadership and friendship of Laurel Rosen at the helm, many doors have been opened that otherwise would have been closed." - Ellis O'Connor, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

"The chamber staff has been most helpful in getting my business built by being a wonderful liason on city and building matters." - Jonathan Chu, Buddha's Belly Restaurants

***Do you have a testimonial about the Santa Monica Chamber? Email membership@smchamber.com to let us know!