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Member
Benefits
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Ways Your Membership Pays
Your annual membership investment in
the Chamber is tax-deductible as a necessary business expense. But what
you get goes FAR BEYOND a deductible line item. We'd prefer you think of
it as what it really is -- one of your best investments in your
marketing, advertising and training budgets!
EXPOSURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1. Business
Referrals:
By phone, e-mail, letter and drop-ins, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce
receives thousands of requests for referrals a year. Only member firms are
referred to businesses or individuals seeking products and services. We
direct business to YOU.
2.
Membership Directory:
You receive two free listings in each annual directory -- alphabetical and
classified. Each year thousands are distributed to businesses, residences,
visitors, prospects and more. Advertising available, too.
3. Membership Plaque:
Proudly display your Chamber membership plaque. It's a subtle credibility
builder and lets your customers know you support our business community.
4. Special Advertising Opportunities:
Membership DOES have its privileges. Among them are preferential
advertising rates in the Fremont Business Review, on our web site,
and exclusive promotional sponsorship rights for events like our
Business Expos, the Fremont Festival of the Arts and other special events.
5. Mixers:
Twice monthly, you can attend the best networking event anywhere in
Alameda County. Exchange business cards, make contacts, promote your
business at one of our most popular offerings, the Chamber Mixer. Mixers
are hosted by member businesses and held at a different business
location each time.
6. Business Expositions:
Annual trade shows give you exposure, contacts, and prospects. EXPOSE your
business!
7. Connection Clubs:
Member-only "leads" groups, Connection Clubs are the hottest
referral-generating networks around. So popular, we have a waiting list of
members who want to join. We currently offer five different clubs, with
plans for expansion.
8. Fremont Business Review:
The Chamber's newsletter keeps members and key communicators in Fremont
informed about Chamber activities and programs, legislation impacting
business, new benefits for members, community happenings and YOUR news in
our Members in the News section.
9. Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, Open Houses:
Let our professional Ambassadors help you make your event shine! Their
presence enhances YOUR IMAGE!
ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
10. Seminars & Workshops:
Topics and issues vital to your successful operation. We bring the experts
to you!
11. International Trade:
Access to vital information to move your business into international
markets through exporting and importing. Certificates of Origin are
available to exporters.
12. Small Business Counseling:
Need one-on-one assistance? Free SCORE counseling from retired business
executives gives you the direction you need.
13. Information Center:
The Chamber maintains demographic information, community information,
local publications, maps, etc. for tourists, new residents, business
visitors. We answer thousands of mail and telephone inquiries annually.
14. Chamber Web Site:
The Chamber's Web Site can link directly with your own, via our complete
listing of all Chamber members. Find out the latest happenings by checking
out the Site at (www.fremontbusiness.com)
15. U.S. Chamber and California Chamber of
Commerce Membership:
Fremont Chamber's membership in these organizations places expert
information, training resources and representation for business at YOUR
fingertips!
16. Events Planning Assistance:
Our "Events Planning Kit" will lead you step by step to a
successful event -- everything from media contacts, to consultant and VIP
lists, to publicity MUST DO's. And be sure to pick up our "Trade Show
Do's & Don'ts".
17. Credit Unions:
You can take advantage of all the benefits available to you through
membership in one of several credit unions.)
REPRESENTATION
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
18. Representation for Business:
What you don't know CAN hurt you -- or even put you out of business. Your
Chamber works for you, while YOU work, representing business interests on
local, state and national issues.
19. Committees and Task Forces:
Join the committee(s) of your choice and "leave your mark" in
the community. You can make a difference -- YOU are the Chamber.
BUILDING
A STRONG COMMUNITY
20. Economic Development:
An on-going commitment to balanced economic growth in Fremont fuels
initiatives dedicated to business retention and expansion, attraction of
new business enterprises, and an objective to make ALL levels of
government more "business friendly".
21.
Community Development:
The Annual Festival of the Arts, the largest 2-day festival in Northern
California, brings (over) 350,000 people to Fremont, support to our
charities, and a sense of community to Fremont residents. The Leadership
Fremont program builds tomorrow's leaders - today. These are only two of
many ways the Chamber works to build a quality community!
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