Benefits of Membership
Top 10 Reasons to Join the Chamber
ADVOCACY: Glendora Chamber of Commerce takes care of politics, so that you can take care of your business. We keep you informed and ensure your voice will be heard on important regulatory, legislative and educational issues that directly affect your business.
BUSINESS DISCOUNTS: Keep your costs down and profits up by taking advantage of the Member Discount Program —including discounts on office products and member-to-member offerings.
CREDIBILITY: Demonstrate your commitment to the community by becoming a part of the vision and strategies of the most influential business organization in Glendora. Display your Chamber membership with a Glendora Chamber Member window sticker in your store front window or door and a membership logo on your website.
INVOLVEMENT: As a member of the Glendora Chamber, you can help sustain and improve the quality of life that you, your family and your employees enjoy. Chamber Membership is an investment in your community and business future.
FOCUS ON THE FUTURE: Join us in our dedication to the business community of tomorrow through an effective commitment to the next generation of Glendora residents, business owners and visitors. The Chamber constantly looks for ways to support a better quality of life for all of Glendora. Connecting with the future and preserving Glendora’s tradition is what the Glendora Chamber is about!
GROWTH: Your investment in the Chamber helps to market Glendora and promote quality growth, for both you and the city. When the Chamber assists companies that are moving here or expanding their businesses, it means more jobs and more customers for you. Our SHOP GLENDORA program will help you accomplish this.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Advancing business knowledge and anticipating trends are core values of the organization. Glendora Chamber of Commerce seminars, workshops, video library and events offer valuable advice on how to operate your business in an ever-changing economy.
MARKET YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: Through the Chamber’s many marketing and promotional opportunities, you’ll reach hundreds of local business owners and executives. Creative and dynamic advertising and sponsorship opportunities exist through the Chamber’s events, programs, website and publications. We have a benefit for all budgets!
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: Glendora Chamber of Commerce programs provide great opportunities to get to know new people and expand your prospect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help you meet potential customers, clients and vendors — and generate new business leads.
b: In person, on the phone or online, Glendora Chamber of Commerce is a great referral source for member-businesses each day.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT OVERVIEW
INTERNET EXPOSURE
Membership includes a listing on the Chamber’s websites, GlendoraCityNews.com & ShopGlendora.org, which provides visitors with a hotlink to your company website, a clickable email address, and Google map to your business location, and much more. Also included is access to several different Social Media pages to post content to attract customers to your business of service.
COST: Included
VALUE: $500.00+
ShopGlendora
This awareness program, sponsored by the Glendora Chamber of Commerce, is designed to educate the community on how keeping sales tax dollars in Glendora helps to fund city services and community programs. This program offers many low cost web advertising options.
COST: Included
VALUE: $1000.00
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Showcase your business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony coordinated by the Chamber. Available to all members whether you are a new or established business, a new owner, celebrating an anniversary, or opening after renovation. A photograph of your event will be published in the Chamber’s newsletter, The Business View, and sent to local news outlets along with a press release.
COST: Included level 2
VALUE: $ 350.00
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight profiles highlight established members of the Chamber by way of an article and photograph in the newsletter and being a feature at one of our networking events. Call for details.
VALUE: $250.00
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LIST
You may request a copy in hard copy or electronic format to promote a sale or special event to the Chamber membership.
COST: Included
VALUE: $200.00
MEMBERSHIP PLAQUE & WINDOW DECAL
Investment in the Chamber gives your business credibility, visibility, and marketability. Proudly display your membership plaque and window decal upon request at your place of business.
COST: Included
VALUE: $75.00
PRESS RELEASE PUBLICATION
Submit a press release for publication on the Chamber’s website and in the Chamber’s newsletter.
COST: Included
VALUE: $250.00
REFERRAL DATABASE LISTING
As a member of the Glendora Chamber, your business is listed in our referral database, and your company information is given out to potential customers who call or visit the Chamber requesting referrals.
COST: Included
VALUE: Priceless
EVENT LISTING OPPORTUNITIES
Advertise your sale or special event by submitting it for listing on the Chamber’s website calendar and newsletter
COST: Included
VALUE: $300.00
MONTHLY EMAIL BULLETIN
Keep up to date on Chamber news through our email bulletins.
COST: Included
VALUE: $200.00
RESOURCE CENTER
The Chamber is a valuable resource when looking for business and community information. Business forms, lists, directories, maps, and other publications are available at the Chamber office.
COST: Included
VALUE: $200.00
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
Business development and educational workshops cover marketing, real estate, labor laws, internet marketing, and more.
COST: Included
VALUE: $$$$
ADVERTISING SPACE AT THE CHAMBER
Promote your business to all Chamber visitors by placing your brochures, flyers, coupons, or business cards in the Chamber lobby.
COST: Included
VALUE: $$$$
EXPO TABLE ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise your business at every networking event by placing your promotional materials on the Expo Table.
COST: Included
VALUE: $$$$
EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
Post your available staff positions on the Chamber website or in the lobby at the Chamber office.
COST: Included
VALUE: $$$$
CONFERENCE ROOM USAGE
The Chamber conference room can accommodate groups of up to 12, and is available for you to use Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
COST: Included
VALUE: $200.00 ea.
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
Required for most international shipments, members are entitled to receive free Certificates of Origin.
COST: Included
VALUE: $100.00 ea.
PLUS!
NEWSLETTER ARTICLE SUBMISSION
Your company may submit a business interest article for publication on our website and newsletters.
NETWORKING EVENTS
Receive invitations to all networking breakfasts, lunches and mixers. Attend these monthly events to network with fellow business owners, city officials, and potential new customers.
LEGISLATIVE LUNCH FORUMS
Coordinated by the Legislative Action Committee, these forums provide the opportunity to keep informed of important legislative that may impact your business.
CHAMBER COMMITTEES
Serving on a Chamber committee provides your business with the advantage of expanded networking, enhanced business visibility and the opportunity to take an active role in the business community.
E-MAIL BLAST ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise a special event or sale by having the Chamber email your promotional flyer to Chamber membership.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
From event program ads to full sponsorship packages, a variety of promotional opportunities for all budgets are available at Chamber events throughout the year.
AND MUCH MORE!
