Business Referral Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unlimited
Because the Chamber of Commerce is the first
place people think of when they are in need of
information, or a specific product or service, the
Chamber staff handles dozens of referrals daily
about businesses in San Clemente. Last year, for
example, the Chamber handled more than 20,000
requests for information. In each case, we referred
only Chamber members to those making the inquiry in
an effort to provide increased profits to our
members, and to give them a competitive advantage
over non-members.
Free Legal Advice & Consulting . . . . . . . . . . .$250
The Chamber’s group legal services provide
free legal consultation to Chamber members. Legal
advice and consultation is available by phone or in
person by appointment once a year.
Advocate for Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unlimited
The Chamber is the voice of the business
community in local, county and state issues,
rep-resenting the community in problem solving,
promoting economic development, etc.
Member to Member Discount Programs . . . .Unlimited
Allows Chamber members the opportunity to
offer their goods or services to other Chamber
members, opening the door to hundreds of potential
clients. See Member Advantage Program.
Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .$150
Membership bulletins and newsletters keep
members informed about Chamber programs, activities
and on vital issues affecting their business.
Members receive the Current, the Chamber’s official
monthly publication which keeps members abreast of
Chamber activities, upcoming events and important
issues.
Members are also encouraged to submit
bulletins to the Chamber regarding special accomplishments,
open houses, changes to a business, etc. These
submissions are included in the “Members News Flash”
section of the Newsletter. All submissions are
subject to edit, and will be included as space
allows. Also, new members get a 30 word description
of their company in the next issue of the Current
after they join, free of charge.
Trade Show Representation . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .$100
The Chamber represents San Clemente at trade
shows and helps attract visitors and tourism dollars
to the city.
Chamber Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .Unlimited
The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce
maintains a website on the internet, with
membership news & services, as well as information
on the City of San Clemente. Chamber members’
business information is listed, free of charge. Our
state-of-the-art member directory automatically
links to your website once a visitor hits your
website address. This offers members an internet
presence with a full service active data base
working 24 hours a day.
Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .$150
Hundreds of hours of research and production
go into the various publications the Chamber
prepares for its membership. Some of the
publications which are available free to the
members, or at a nominal charge, include a
Membership Directory, a Club & Organization
Directory, city maps, demographic information and a
roster of local, state and federal officials. In
addition, the Chamber’s research library includes a
large collection of publications covering
statistical and marketing data, business
directories, advertising, public speaking,
California Labor Law guides and other specialized
business topics to assist members in the day-to-day
operation of their businesses.
Consumer Complaint Services . . . . . . . . .
. . .$150
Often, when a consumer has a complaint, they
contact the Chamber of Commerce first. If a consumer
has a complaint about a Chamber member, our staff
makes every effort to keep the problem on a local
level by referring the complaint directly to the
member. If a complaint is received about a
non-member, the Chamber will not become involved.
Instead, the customer is referred to the proper
agency. By serving as an intermediary between our
members and consumers, we help members establish and
maintain a positive business image.
Hosting of Business Seminars . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlimited
Chamber members have the opportunity, and are
encouraged, to host an informational business
seminar. The Chamber will market the seminar via the
Chamber Newsletter as well as through broadcast
e-mails. The Member is responsible for all other
matters related to the seminar.
Chamber Offers Members Discounts . . . . . .Unlimited As a Chamber member, you...
Are eligible to join one of the strongest
and most progressive credit unions in the nation.
Receive a members only discount on advertising in the South Coast Area Directory.
Receive a discount on producing your own
website.
Affiliate Organizations Membership. . . . . . .
$100
The S.C. Chamber belongs to the following
organizations and in doing so, avail to you all
their information and applicable benefits.
OTHER BENEFITS:
Tax Deductibility
Membership in the Chamber is 100% deductible as a business expense.
