Benefits of Chamber
Membership
Membership in the Chamber of Commerce Mountain
View will help you promote your business, network in the community and
be a part of a 550 plus member team focused on the success of business
and the Mountain View Community. Specific benefits include:
Business News The Chamber's
monthly e-newsletter, Business News, provides advertising opportunities
for new businesses, information on upcoming Chamber events, the latest
legislative and leadership news and opportunities for community
involvement with its concise thought provoking articles. Subscription
is included with membership.
Business
Directory The Chamber of Commerce
produces an annual Business Directory which fosters member referrals
and provides listings and contacts for community networking. Membership
includes a free listing in the directory and the opportunity to reach
over 10,000 businesses in the area.
Legislative
Advocacy The Business Issues &
Public Policy (BIPP) Committee informs the membership and recommends
positions to the Board of Directors on legislative issues: local, state
and federal. The Chamber researches the issues and advocates to
legislators on behalf of the business community. For information,
contact Jessica Arline at:
jarline@chambermv.org
World Wide Web
Members of the Chamber are automatically linked to the Chamber's
website through our Membership Directory. With close to 10,000 weekly
referrals, this is a great way to gain exposure for your business. For
more information on advertising, contact Jennifer Low at 650.968.8378
or
jlow@chambermv.org.
Women in Business Luncheons
Monthly luncheons are held by the Chamber to promote and encourage
networking opportunities among women owned businesses and women
professionals. Contact Jacqui Marchessini for more information about
upcoming luncheons at
jmarch@chambermv.org.
Business Mixers
One of our most popular events, the Monthly Business Mixer is hosted by
our Chamber Members. Always a fun event, it's a 2-hour schmooze-a-rama
that you don't want to miss.
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Business
Mixer Special Events
All members are encouraged to participate in Chamber sponsored
community events and grand openings. Planning Committees also provide
an avenue to involvement and networking. Chamber's Special Events
Leadership
Mountain View Leadership Mountain View
(LMV) is an intensive public affairs/leadership development program
designed to equip the community's civic leadership for effective
service. LMV has been an important training ground for community
leaders since 1990. Each year, up to 30 participants are selected to
attend the nine monthly full-day seminars that make up the Leadership
Mountain View course.
http://www.chambermv.org/leadership
Certificates of Origin The
Office Manager of the Chamber of Commerce will authorize all
Certificates of Origin performed by the Chamber of Commerce Mountain
View for a cost of $5.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members. For
more information, contact Doris Valladao at the Chamber at 650.968.8378
or
dvalladao@chambermv.org.
Chamber New Member Breakfast
Chamber members have the opportunity to network and mingle at the
Chamber New Member Breakfasts which occur twice a year, usually in
February and July. Continental breakfast is provided. Information about
Chamber programs and opportunity for feedback will also be an important
part of the morning. This event is free for Chamber members. Date and
location will be announced. For additional questions on this event,
contact Jacqui Marchessini at 650.968.8378 or
jmarch@chambermv.org.
Diversity Youth Forum
Through an open and honest exchange of ideas and experiences, middle
and high school students work to gain broader awareness and
understanding of issues related to diversity. A deeper appreciation of
those issues is fostered by this annual event. Sponsored by Oriki
Theater. The Chamber is proud to partner with Oriki Theater on this
forum,
www.diversityyouthforum.org.
Other Benefits
The Chamber sponsors a variety of programs including: The Business
Focus Forum with the City Council, Leadership Mountain View,
educational workshops for business growth and development, Legislative
Advocacy, Mentoring, Community Involvement, and Business Resources.
Just by joining, members may also receive discounts and memberships
provided by other members as well!