Benefits & Privileges of Long Beach Chamber Membership

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce businesses receive outstanding benefits, support and a great return on investment (ROI). Whether your goal is to gain exposure, reduce expenses or support of the community, The Chamber is here for you. Below are just a few of the many benefits available to you and your business.

For additional information contact:
Kelly Stortz - Vice President, Membership 562-590-9234
KStortz@LBChamber.com

STANDARD BENEFITS

Credibility as a Chamber Member
Free membership to the US Chamber of Commerce
Business Referrals
Membership wall plaque
Free listing on Chamber website directory
Free use of Chamber conference room
Free Business Counseling
Free and Unlimited Certificates of Origin
Free copies of Business Referral Guide
Free admission to first Good Morning Long Beach
Free Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Members-only access to Office Depot savings program
Member to Member discounts and incentives
Credit Union membership
Substantial discounts on all HR Essentials from the CA Cham
Admission to all Better Business in 90 Minutes seminars
(breakfast or lunch provided)
Notary Services

MARKETING & PROMOTION

Free alphabetical and categorical listings in Annual Business
Referral Guide / Membership Directory
Free 50-word description on Chamber website
Free Business Spotlight speaker presentation at Good Morning
Long Beach for new members
New members listed in the Chamber's quarterly newsletter
"The Advocate"
Display your company literature in Chamber office
Free Hotlink to your business's website from the Chamber's website member directory
Free Mapquest® map link provides exact driving directions for your potential customers
Free Web traffic Referral Report emailed monthly
Members-only access to Chamber membership database
Register to have your business host a Chamber networking ex (call for venue specifications)

STAY CONNECTED, STAY INFORMED
Publications & e-News
Free subscription to the Chamber's quarterly Newsletter
"The Advocate"
Free subscription to Chamber bi-monthly membership
e-Newsletter "Chamber Express"
LongBeachAdvocacy.biz Legislative e-Alert
Free subscription to Long Beach Magazine
Press-Telegram subscription - Chamber-only discount rate of
$52/year for daily delivery

Committees

Government Affairs Council (GAC)
International Business Association (IBA)
Women's Business Council (WBC)
Airport Area Business Council (AABC)
Tech Point Technology Committee
Young Professionals - Long Beach Jaycees
Good Morning Long Beach Program Committee
Chamber Ambassadors

ADVOCACY

Legislative Advocacy with Local, State and National government
Vote tracking of your legislators
LongBeachAdvocacy.biz website to keep you informed on issues that affect your business
Opportunity to travel to Sacramento for the California Chamber Legislative Conference
Long Beach Pro Business Political Action Committee
PAC-sponsored "Candidates Academy"

2008 SPECIAL EVENTS, TRAVEL ft NETWORKING
Jan.15 May 1 May 16 June 25 Julyl Sept. 25 Nov. Nov. 20 Dec. Dec. 3
Annual Events
Jan. 15    State of the City Luncheon
May 1     City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year
May 16   World Trade Week Luncheon
June 25   Inaugural Gala
July 1      Disney Institute©/ Keys to Success
Sept 25   Chamber Golf Classic
Nov.        Principal for a Day
Nov. 20   State of the County Luncheon
Dec.       IBA/AABC/Tech Point joint Holiday Luncheon
Dec. 3    Chamber & CVB joint mixer

Travel
Trade Missions to China, India, Egypt

Mornings
Good Morning Long Beach

Afternoons
Women's Business Council (WBC) monthly program
International Business Association (IBA) monthly program
California Visionary Leaders Series

Evenings
Business After Hours mixers

Open
Chamber member orientation meetings
5-Minute Networking© events