TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN

Our staff at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce makes it a priority to serve as a valuable resource to your business. Here are the top five reasons to join today!

(1) Unmatched Business Savings/Discounts

• Member Savings
  Chamber members save 10%-25% off national brands like Expedia, Paychex, Wyndham Hotels, and USPS.  Through our combined buying power, we bring you unparalleled savings for your business and personal use.
  
             
  
  See the savings at our Members Savings website >>
  

(2) Networking

Increase your business-to-business relationships by making contacts, giving and receiving referrals, and expanding your network.

• Networking Breakfast
  Our Networking Breakfast is a monthly opportunity to talk about your business and service offerings to approximately 40 - 60 attendees.
• Business @ Sunset Networking Mixer
  Network and exchange business cards at our monthly mixer with over 100 attendees! The monthly mixers are held at different member businesses each month, including many of the top hotels and restaurants in the area. 

• Speed Networking
  Fashioned after speed dating, 20 - 30 attendees have the chance to meet someone new every three minutes. Instead of love connections, business matches, leads, and referrals are made at this popular monthly event.

(3) Marketing/Promotion

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce provides you with opportunities to boost awareness of your company to potential customers and business professionals.

• New Member Profile
  All new Chamber members are given the opportunity to include a 100-word profile and logo on our website.

• Santa Monica Business Guide
  All Chamber members receive a listing in our premier publication, the Santa Monica Business Guide (20,000 copies distributed).

• Online Business Directory
  Only chamber members are listed in the business directory, increasing your visibility in the community.

• Weekly Update eNewsletter
  This informative weekly email keeps you up-to-date on important area information, business issues, and upcoming events throughout the Santa Monica Community. With over 5,000 subscribers, it is a valuable advertising tool for your business, and an affordable option.

(4) Business Education

Take advantage of our business education programs and one-on-one consulting.

• Educational Resources
 - Learn to develop, manage, and grow your business by attending seminars and educational workshops.

• SCORE 
- One-on-one consulting is available at the Chamber through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (every Wednesday morning by appointment). Get the answers you need to improve your business or find access to capital.

(5) Advocacy & Community Involvement

The best way to forge long-term business relationships is by working closely with people to accomplish goals that help the community. At committee meetings and events, you will have the opportunity to network and talk face-to-face with government officials and business community leaders.

• Environmental Affairs
• Government Affairs
• Land Use
• Hospitality
• Professional Emerging as Business Leaders (PeBL)

• Education
• Homelessness