Membership Benefits

Why Join?

With over 490 members, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to:

• Developing innovative programs and partnerships that enhance and promote business
• Building a strong local economy
• Communicating information on relevant business trends
• Being a leader in legislative advocacy for business interests on the city, state, and local levels
• Providing networking and leadership opportunities for members

We invite you to learn more about our organization.

The Benefits

Referrals

• Telephone, email & walk in

Chamber Website

• Listed on Chamber site by business, category, contact name & website
• Login access to website to add or update your member information, post events in the Chamber calendar, post Hot Deals, and email chamber members.
• Spotlight on a Member page with links to your business
• Member Testimonial page with links to your business
• Events calendar

Paid Advertising Opportunities

• Membership Directory sponsorship
• Enhanced web listing
• Weekly email blast sponsorship
• Chamber Newsletter is available via email and on the website
• Claremont Map: every two years
• Business Directory: every two years
• Event Sponsor– Breakfast, Mixers, Luncheons, Village Venture

Business Directory Listing

• Published every two years
• Available in the Chamber Office
• Distributed to all hotels & colleges in the city
• Mailed to all tourist & relocation requests
• Online Directory - Helps with local SEO and ARP on Google

Business Seminars

• Variety of informative business forums and seminars
• Lunch & Learns
• Chamber Classroom

Representing Business to Government

• Chamber actively reviews legislation
• Chamber presents concerns to local, regional, and state governments

Networking

• Networking breakfast every 2nd Tuesday of the month
• Networking lunch every month
• New member orientation
• Member mixers
• Opportunity to be a volunteer on a Chamber Committee
• State of the City Annual Luncheon
• Awards/Installation Dinner

Business News

• Monthly newsletter e-mailed
• New member focus article
• Spotlight on a Chamber Member
• Front page Member Testimonial
• Paid advertising opportunities

Visitor’s Center/Chamber Office

• Member business cards & literature
• Specialist brochures
• Event posters displayed in public window
• Claremont City and Village Maps
• Claremont Visitor Guide & Directory

Other

• Village Venture Vendor Discount
• Crime Alerts
• Weekly E-Blast
• Membership Mailing Labels
• Chamber Gift Card Program

Chamber Events

Business Over Breakfast– The Chamber holds a monthly networking breakfast at 7:30 a.m. every second Tuesday of the Month at the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont, 555 W. Foothill Blvd. This is a perfect networking opportunity that starts off with a tasty breakfast buffet and omelet bar. A 10-minute presentation is made by a chamber member, followed by new member and renewing member recognition, self-introductions, round table discussions or speed networking a raffle and an opportunity to spin the wheel for a prize. A networking table is available for Chamber members to display their business information. Estimated attendance: 75+

Village Venture Arts and Crafts Festival– This annual event is held every fourth Saturday in October and it has become the largest Arts & Crafts Faire in the Los Angeles County. The streets of the Claremont Village are filled with over 450 arts and crafts booths including photography, pottery, jewelry, clothing and garden nick-knacks, just to name a few. A business and organization block has been added for local organizations and businesses. A discount for a vendor booth is given to all Chamber members. Estimated Attendance: 15,000-20,000+