Membership

With over 550 members, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to developing innovative programs and partnerships that enhance and promote business and a strong local economy, to communicating information on relevant business trends, to being a leader in legislative advocacy for business interests on the city, state, and local levels, and to providing networking and leadership opportunities for members. We invite you to learn more about our organization.

Membership Definitions

Regular Member
A regular member is any sole proprietor, business professional, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity who or which is presently engaged in business and has currently paid dues in full to the Chamber as prescribed by the Board of Directors.

Associate member
An associate member is any individual or entity of any kind who is not presently engaged in business who has currently paid dues in full to the Chamber as prescribed by the Board of Directors

Standard Benefits
Credibility as a Chamber Member
Business Referrals
Membership wall plaque
Free listing on Chamber website directory
Free Business Counseling
Free Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Claremont city businesses, within first six months of membership
Discounts on all HR Essentials from the CalChamber

Marketing and Promotion
Free participation and listing in Chamber Gift Card Program
Free participation and listing in Student Discount Program - you decide the discount offered
Free alphabetical and categorical listings in Annual Business Membership Directory
Advertising available in Claremont Chamber City map
New and renewing members listed in the Chamber's monthly newsletter
Display your company literature in Chamber office

Stay Connected, Stay Informed
Publications & e-News
Free subscription to the Chamber's monthly Newsletter
Free subscription to Chamber weekly membership e-Newsletter

Advocacy
Legislative Advocacy with Local, State and National government
Vote tracking of your legislators
Opportunity to travel to Sacramento for the California Chamber Legislative Conference

Networking
Networking Breakfasts
Business After Hours mixers
Ladies Luncheons
Chamber member orientation meetings

Creating a strong local economy
The Claremont Chamber of Commerce promotes the local economy by encouraging members and residents to shop locally

Promoting the Community
The Claremont Chamber of Commerce promotes the local community in a variety of ways, by providing lists of community events and local organizations as well as visitor, relocation and party planning information about Claremont and local venues.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for a cost-effective way to put your company in front of business professionals? As a member of the Claremont Chamber, you can sponsor an event! As a Chamber Event Sponsor, your business will receive advertising opportunities and publicity. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of Chamber events.

Networking Breakfast

Breakfast sponsorship is available 11 out of the 12 months each year. Each sponsor receives a 6' table to display or work from, information placement at all member tables and one breakfast. There are two levels of sponsorship.

Estimated attendance: 90+

Level 1: 20 minute presentation $150.00

Level 2: 5 minute presentation $50.00

Chamber Mixers

Chamber Mixers are held every other month.

Networking opportunities hosted by various member businesses. Meet and mingle after hours with fellow colleagues and potential customers.

Estimated attendance: 50+

Ladies Luncheons

The Claremont Chamber's Bimonthly Ladies Luncheon is a chance for business women in the community to get together and network in a fun social setting. Held every other month at various Chamber Member locations it gives our female entrepreneurs a chance to socialize, swap ideas and naturally, do business! Bring along something that is 'You' or 'Your Business', add your business card to the gift and take part in the optional  'Gift Exchange'.

Estimated attendance: 40+