 Networking
Opportunities
Make contacts, develop leads and learn valuable business strategies at
Chamber Sundowners, “Third Thursday” Networking Luncheons and
special events.
Government
Advocacy
What you don't know can hurt you and even put you out of business! The
Chamber is dedicated to communicating the views of the business community
as it relates to local, regional, state and federal governmental issues.
We strive to keep Chamber members informed on timely topics and issues
that affect everyone.
Economic
Development
We have an ongoing commitment to advocate and promote balanced economic
growth in Encinitas. We are dedicated to creating a strong local economy
through business retention and expansion, attraction of new business
enterprises, and support of business-friendly legislation.
Community
Development
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce provides thousands of dollars in student
scholarships and teacher grants each year to help make a difference in
our community. Our annual Oktoberfest has received national recognition
with over 30,000 attendees and our Golf Challenge for Education and Holiday
Flower Tours are sellouts.
Advertising
Membership has its privileges. The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce offers
our members a cost-effective advertising program that reaches thousands
of consumers and businesses within and beyond the Encinitas community.
Chamber members are given special advertising rates in our monthly
newsletter, What to Know, as well as exclusive promotional sponsorship
rights at the Chamber's special events. Members can also take advantage
of cutting edge technology by promoting their business on our innovative
website.
Web
Exposure
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce's website links directly to your own
via our online business directory. Visited by thousands of people from
around the globe, our website increases traffic to you!
E-Commerce
How about selling your products or services anywhere in the world for
only pennies a day? The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has created
a virtual Encinitas Shopping Mall designed to enable members to take
advantage of progressive opportunities in e-commerce.
Member
Directory
You receive a free listing in both our printed and online business directories
once you become a member. Our printed directory is distributed to numerous
businesses, residents and visitors as a guide to local businesses and
our online directory is visited by thousands of people throughout the
world in search of information on services like yours. By purchasing
upgrades, members can easily and effectively enhance their online listing.
Member-to-Member
Discount Program
As a member, you have access to exclusive discounts offered by your fellow
Chamber members. Participation in this free program provides you with
the opportunity to attract new clients to your own business, as well
as save money on products and services offered by other businesses!
Business
Expo
This annual trade show offers our members an excellent marketing vehicle
to showcase their products and services to hundreds of business professionals.
Referrals
Via phone calls, e-mails, letters and drop-ins, the Encinitas Chamber
of Commerce receives thousands of requests for referrals each year.
Only our members are referred to businesses or individuals seeking
products and services. We direct business to you!
Newsletter
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce's monthly newsletter, What to Know,
keeps members informed on upcoming Chamber events and programs, legislation
impacting business, member benefits and community news. What to Know
is also available online, helping advertisers reach thousands of
potential new clients!
New
Member Orientation
Learn how to maximize your Chamber membership by attending a quarterly
New Member Orientation. Learn about all of the programs and benefits
designed to help your business succeed!
Ribbon
Cutting Ceremonies
Our Ambassadors help you organize an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
to formally welcome your business to the community or to celebrate a
new development within your organization. Photographs are taken and submitted
to local newspapers, as well as printed in our monthly newsletter along
with a short press release.
Seminars & Workshops
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce sponsors valuable seminars and workshops
to address issues vital to your successful operation. We bring the
experts to you!
CALTRANS
Approved Visitor's Center
The Visitor’s Center provides community information, demographics,
local publications, maps and brochures for tourists, new residents and
businesses. The Visitor’s Center promotes our businesses locally,
regionally and worldwide to increase visitors spending in Encinitas.
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