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300 SALEM STREET
CHICO, CA 95928
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Membership in the Chico Chamber of Commerce means you become part of one of the largest, broad-based business organizations in Northern California. With more than 1,000 members, the Chico Chamber strives to Foster a Climate in Which Business Can Operate Profitably. The Chico Chamber is the best place to create and build relationships with potential clients, referral partners, vendors and customers essential to your business growth and long-term success. Chico Chamber members unite to form an unparalleled network of more than 1,000 businesses driving our regional economy. Choose from one of 4 Membership Options designed to meet your needs: Note: Your minimum annual investment in the Chamber of $2,000 | |
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| | A national study by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based market research firm, reveals a number of significant findings about how consumers and business owners perceive the local chamber of commerce and its business members. For example:
•When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably about it.
•Consumers who are told that a business is a chamber member are 51% more likely to be highly aware of it and 57% more likely to think positively of its local reputation.
•Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services in the future from a company that they believe is a member of the local chamber of commerce. The study also has good news for businesses that sell to other businesses.
•When business decision-makers believe that a business is a chamber member, they are 37% more likely to think favorably of the business, 51% more likely to be highly aware of it, 58% more likely to think positively of its local reputation, and 59% more likely to buy goods and services from it.
Supporting the previous findings, the study also reveals a positive perception for the local chamber itself:
•Regarding the chamber's impact on the local economy, 82% of respondents believe that the local chamber of commerce helps create jobs and promotes local economic development.
This study was sponsored by IBM, Administaff, Jim Blasingame and AskJim.biz in cooperation with American Chamber of Commerce Executives. The study was conducted by The Schapiro Group and coordinated by Market Street Services.
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| | Platinum Advantage ___________________ Receive ALL the benefits of the Member Advantage and Gold Levels, PLUS:
- Two complimentary web ads placed on your choice of Chamber’s websites (chicochamber.com, greatchicojobs.com, or chicocommute.com ($600 value)
- FREE use of Chamber’s Conference Room for your small meetings (Value: $50-$200 per meeting held)
- Business & Professional directory listing in monthly Members Only newsletter ($150 Value)
- Complimentary admission for two to Chamber event of your choice
Click Here to Download Your Application to Join!
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| | Gold Advantage Receive All Member Advantage benefits PLUS:
- Two FREE flyer inserts in Members Only packet (currently distributed to 2,000 contacts and PDF of flyer posted on Chicochamber.com for 60 days) ($400 Value)
- One Complimentary Chico Chamber membership mailing list (full list as labels or Excel file, or list customized to your specifications) ($100 Value)
- “Member Spotlight” on eNEWS
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| | Member Advantage Your direct investment in strengthening our local economy, PLUS: - One FREE flyer insert to members per year. You provide the flyers, we do the rest! ($200 Value)
- FREE Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to promote your business($150 Value)
- FREE Chamber Lobby Display
- Listing in next published edition of Chico Chamber of Commerce business directory
- Listing and business description in Chicochamber.com online business directory
- Business Referrals from the Chamber
- Member-to-Member discounts and Value Packs. SAVE on valuable products and services from fellow members!
- Eligible for participation in business promotion events including Wake Up NOW, Introductions, Business Showcase, Industrial BBQ Competitive Cook-off, Chamber Ambassador Program
- Receive regular updates on business and community issues through eNEWS & Members Only
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| | MyMembership MyMembership is designed for the sole proprietor who has no employees or storefront. - Receive Business Referrals from the Chamber
- Receive regular updates on business and community issues through eNEWS & Members Only
- Listing in next published edition of Chamber's print directory
- Listing and business description in chicochamber.com online business directory
- Member-to-Member discounts and value packs. SAVE on products and services from fellow members!
- Eligible for participation in business promotion events including Wake UP NOW, Introductions, Business Showcase, Industrial BBQ Competitive Cook-off, Chamber Ambassador program.
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Be part of the elite Chairman's Circle! Your minimum investment of $2,000 earns you recognition as a Chairman's Circle member of the Chico Chamber of Commerce. As a member of this group, you receive recognition on the Home Page of Chicochamber.com, on the Chamber's monthly "Members Only" publication, and a special listing on the annual plaque hung in the Chamber's Visitor Center.
2008 Chairman's Circle Members Diamond ($5,000+) EnloeMedicalCenter Inland Business Systems Norcal Waste Systems of Butte County, Inc. Rush Personnel Services, Inc. The Hignell Companies Tri Counties Bank Emerald ($3,000-$4,999) @ Work Personnel Services Costco Wholesale Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens & Thomas Network Innovation Ruby ($2,000 - $2,999) Chico Mall Golden Valley Bank GraniteLoanCenter Guillion Brouhard Commercial Real Estate Harrison-Dailey-Wright Accountancy Corporation InterWest Insurance Services, Inc. NorthValley Disposal Waste Management NorthValley MRI & CTCenter Northern California National Bank Veolia Transportation | |
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| | Attention Chamber Members and Prospective Members! You are invited to a Chamber Member Orientation Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:15-9:00a.m. Chico Chamber Conference Room 300 Salem Street Chico, CA 95928 We'll Quickly Show You: The tangible benefits of being a member Ways to get involved in the Chamber Who we are and what we do here Whether you've been a member for 20 years, just joined, or are considering membership with the Chico Chamber - you're ALL invited to learn more about your membership with us! Let us know you're coming! RSVP by calling (530) 891-5559 ext. 312 or email angie@chicochamber.com | |
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