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Why Join the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce?
Business Referrals: Dozens of calls a
week come to the Chamber of Commerce looking for all types of services.
The Scotts Valley Chamber acts as your personal business advocate and
directs business to YOU.
Community Resource Guide: You receive two
free listings in our Resource Guide, classified and alphabetical. After
each annual publication, ten thousand are distributed to businesses,
residences, visitors, prospects and every home in Scotts Valley.
Chamber members receive a 10% discount on display advertising.
Special Advertising and Marketing Opportunities:
Our lobby and outside display program is solely for members, their
promotional materials, and events. Members have exclusive promotional
sponsorship rights for events such as our annual Membership BBQ &
Bocce Ball Tournament, the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, and
our annual Community Awards Dinner, which is a black tie event.
Membership Emblem: Proudly display your
Chamber logo emblem. It builds subtle credibility and lets your
customers and fellow business associates know that you support the
local business community. Your membership dollars enable us to promote,
educate, and emphasize how important this is. We all enjoy an
extraordinary lifestyle in Scotts Valley, and it is only paid for
through local sales.
Mixers: You can attend the best networking
happening in Scotts Valley and the greater San Lorenzo Valley. Exchange
business cards, make contacts, promote your business at a different
business location each time.
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce
Newsletter: The Chamber's monthly newsletter keeps members and key
communicators in Scotts Valley informed about Chamber activities and
programs, legislation impacting business, new benefits for members,
community happenings and YOUR news as well.
Ribbon Cuttings, Open Houses, and
Groundbreakings: Let our professional Chamber Ambassadors help you
make your event shine! Their presence enhances YOUR IMAGE!
Immediate Information: Via broadcast email
we can alert you to warnings from government agencies and other sources
that will protect you from fraudulent practices, to alert you of
legislative information that may affect your business, or to notify you
of international contracts available when we are contacted.
International Trade: Access to vital
information to move your business into international markets through
exporting and importing. We will provide Certificates of Origin to
members who are exporters. There is no charge for this valuable service
to members.
Small Business Counseling: Don't wait for
crisis to happen in your business, if you see indicators that concern
you, remember that you have direct access to free confidential
counseling from highly experienced retired business executives through
SCORE. They are also available to those of you thinking of going into
business. Our staff will schedule a private appointment for you to meet
with a SCORE representative at the Chamber office.
Your Information Center: The Chamber
maintains relocation packets, new business startup kits and
employer/employee information on a wide variety of subjects.
Preparation of these kits can be customized and there may be a charge
for materials that we must purchase. Information includes demographics
community information, local publications, maps, area events, dining,
and entertainment locations. These are distributed to tourists, new
residents, business visitors on your behalf, and we answer hundreds of
mail and telephone inquiries each month. Make sure that we have
complete information on you and your company.
Scotts Valley Chamber Web Site: The New
and Improved Chamber's Web Site can link directly with your own, via
our complete listing of all Chamber members by type of business or
alphabetically. You will also find web links that we feel are of
benefit to you, your organization and family. Promotional banners are
available. Time sensitive coupon specials can be offered at a nominal
charge. And we have a new community
wide calendar.
Affiliation with Other Organizations:
Through your membership in the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce you
are affiliated with the California Chamber of Commerce, the US Chamber
of Commerce, as well as other professional business organizations. This
places expert information, business resources and legislative
representation at YOUR fingertips!
Events Planning Assistance: Our Events
Planning Assistance will lead you step by step to a successful event.
You are assisted with everything from media contact, to greeting your
guests.
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