Membership

We welcome any Chamber Member to be a member of the Women’s Business Council. The WBC one of the most dynamic and active groups of the Long Beach area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information or to join, contact Joel at the Chamber: 562-590-9234 or jperler@lbchamber.com

TOP 20 REASONS TO JOIN THE LONG BEACH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

With 1,200 member businesses representing 60,000 employees, we are the largest and most active chamber in the region. We offer valuable benefits and programs – all designed to help businesses, entrepreneurs, and employees succeed. In addition to great referrals, name exposure, marketing and networking opportunities, here are 20 reasons to join the Chamber:

1. Free listing in our printed Membership Directory/Referral Guide – 15,000 copies distributed
2. Free 60-word company description and logo on our website with a link to your own website
3. Free opportunity to make a 5-minute presentation about your business at our networking breakfast
4. Highlight your business in the ‘Members Making News’ section of our quarterly printed newsletter
5. Free event notices and press release listings in our bi-monthly electronic newsletter
6. Monthly networking events to promote your business including a breakfast, lunch , and after-hours mixer
7. Free referrals to your business
8. Member-to-Member discounts
9. Free Small Business Development Center and SCORE business counseling every Friday
10. Ribbon Cutting or Open House Ceremony; or Host a Chamber Mixer
11. Discounts (10% or more) at participating Long Beach Restaurants
12. Free or low-cost training & business support through seminars, CEO Roundtables, and other special events
13. Free use of The Chamber Conference Room
14. Platform for displaying your literature at networking events and the Chamber office lobby
15. Low-cost advertising opportunities including newsletter ads, email blasts, event table-tops, and sponsorships
16. Legislative advocacy and access to city departments and officials
17. Free membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (a $500 value)
18. Free membership in the Long Beach Employees Credit Union
19. Free Member Plaque promoting your business to the community
20. Promote your company and meet business & community leaders at special annual events; Entrepreneur of the Year, Inaugural Gala, Chamber Golf Classic, State of the County, and State of the Port

Being active in our Chamber is an effective business strategy. It communicates to your customers that your company uses good business practices, is involved in the community, and is credible and successful. Research* proves that when consumers know that a business is a member of a local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of the company and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from them.

Join today and get these benefits working for you immediately!

For more information or to join, contact 562-590-9234 or jperler@lbchamber.com