Membership Benefits
The Benicia Chamber of Commerce supports its members by providing services and opportunities that relate to advocacy, resources, and community. Many of our programs fulfill two or more of these goals, but are generally broken down by example below.
Advocacy
The Chamber Serves as a Collective Business Voice in the Community and as your Business Advocate:
- Meets regularly with elected and public officials
- Attends and monitors city council meetings
- Conducts monthly advocacy meetings, including a Women in Business Advocacy Hour
- Exclusive access to the Business Advocacy Committee
- Serves as liaison between your business and the city government
- Communicates with all county and area chambers to ensure spread of accurate information
To us at the Benicia Chamber, Advocacy refers to promoting the interests of the business community. This includes educating our members on relevant issues, providing access to gateways for self advocacy, and advocating on the behalf of our members.
Resources & Learning
- Referral Program and Chamber backing
- Access to California State Chamber events and news, including continued education opportunities for business owners and staff
- Online Membership Directory
- Certificates of Origin Certification
- Exclusive access to Chamber Committees
- Full access to calendar of events
- Meeting room use at Chamber Office
- Additional advertising opportunities through events and the Chamber Office
- Email Newsletter with member exclusive access to advertise business news, upcoming events, or important announcements
- Ambassadorship opportunities
- General volunteer opportunities for large groups of staff
Resources is our broadest benefit, and likely the most tangible for new members, as all Chamber Resources are immediately available upon joining as a Chamber Member. Whether you are starting a new business, expanding your business, or simply looking to improve your business, the Benicia Chamber of Commerce provides a wide variety of resources for businesses of all sizes.”
Community
- Monthly Mixers
- Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses, grand openings, relocations, or large celebrations
- Networking events, including mixers
- Member-member discounts
Beyond business contacts, Community is incredibly important to us here at the Benicia Chamber. Our networking events go above and beyond to connect you with other Benicia Business owners in meaningful ways to grow both business and a continued sense of community. Chamber Membership is the best way to learn about Benicia from those who know it best.
Member Testimonials
"We can't imagine not being members of the Benicia Chamber of Commerce! Serving as Past President's of the Benicia Chamber of Commerce, past and current members of several committees, we are convinced that the numerous resources the Chamber provides are invaluable to us as a Benicia Business."
- Bill & Leeann Cawley, Benicia Plumbing
“The Best Western Plus Heritage Inn has been a proud member of the Benicia Community for over 30 years now; of those 30 years, we have been members of the Benicia Chamber of Commerce. Given that we were new to the community, joining the Chamber was our first priority when opening our facility.
Professionally run, a staunch advocate and invaluable resource for local business, the Benicia Chamber of Commerce is truly a smart strategic investment for Benicia Business."
– Claire McFadden, Heritage Hotel Group
