To promote, support and improve the business and economic climate within its service area, to enrich the lives it's citizenry, and encourage a stronger sense of community.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
OVER 500  MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM:
  • New Business contacts and opportunities for involvement with the business community
  • Member and Visitor referrals
  • Local and Statewide legislative advocacy and action
  • Business links to the Chamber Website
  • Tourism promotion through our Visitors Center brochure and Business Card display, Website and personal contact by telephone and email
  • Monthly newsletter with current updates relevant to Mendocino Coast Businesses
  • Weekly e-newsletter to inform you on Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers, Meetings etc.
  • Advertising Opportunities on our Website, in our newsletter, and in Visitor Guides
     
NEW MEMBER BENEFITS
  • Free, One-Time Only New Membership mailing labels. (A $40 value)
  • Free, One-Time Only New Member Newsletter Flier Insertion (A $50 value, 700 copies provided by you)
  • Free, Coastal Radio Stations (KOZT and KMFB) offer matched Advertising in the amount of your Membership Fees. Available for up to six months from the date of joining (Certain Restrictions Apply)
AFFILIATIONS
  • Small Business Administration
  • California Chamber of Commerce 
  • W.A.C.E. (Western Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives)
  • The West Company
  • Mendocino County Alliance
  • Fort Bragg Promotional Committee
  • FLICS Film Liaison in Calif. Statewide for Mendocino County
  • Mendocino Business Association
WHAT CAN THE CHAMBER DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
  • Co-sponsor the Small Business Advocates Classes
  • Representation at City and County Economic Development Forum
  • Provides economic and demographic information on the Coastal area
  • Informs members about issues that affect business
MARKETING & PROMOTION
  • Chamber Website, www.mendocinocoast.com
  • Sponsors Fort Bragg & Mendocino Whale Festivals, Mendocino’s 4th of July Parade
  • Supports Chamber Member sponsored events through e-news, the Newsletter “The Current”, and the Visitor Center
  • Promotes Mendocino County as a location for Filming
  • Provides sponsorship opportunities through Chamber events such as the Chamber’s Annual Auction Dinner, and the Whale Festivals.
     
PUBLICATIONS
  • Visitor Information Guides, Mendocino and Fort Bragg Shopping Guides
  • Self guided tour of movies and television shows filmed in Mendocino County
  • In-house brochure for wedding planning and Mendocino Coast outdoor activities
NETWORKING
  • Sponsor or co-sponsor Chamber Mixers
  • Hold a ribbon cutting ceremony
REFERRAL SERVICE
  • Our office is open six days per week; provides direct referrals; answers thousands of visitor inquiries; and distributes member brochures and visitor packets
INSERT PROGRAMS
Let the “INSERT PROGRAM” work for you! Use one of two programs described below as a direct marketing tool for your business, club or organization. These programs are designed to promote your business, products, services, promotions, or events to local chamber members or to those requesting information about visiting, relocating, or planning a wedding on the Mendocino Coast.
  1. “The Current”, Monthly Chamber Newsletter Flier Inserts

    This program lets you insert your promotional flier in the Chamber’s monthly Newsletter, “The Current”, to promote special events, sales or other offers. A One-time Free Flier insertion is provided as a new member benefit and subsequent inserts cost only $50.00 each. Call the Chamber office to reserve the month you want and then bring 700 Fliers to us by the 20th of the previous month – we do all the rest! The Newsletter is mailed to all Chamber members, public officials, local media, and other local Chambers of Commerce. This is a very popular program, so reserve the month you want the flier to be inserted at least a month in advance. NOTE: All fliers must be the same weight paper, 8 x 11inches, not folded, and can be printed on both sides. All fliers must also contain Chamber Member Business Name and contact information of either mailing address, phone number or email.
     
  2. Information Packet Inserts

    Visitor Information Packets: Each year the Chamber of Commerce mails approximately 10,000 to 12,000 visitor information packets to those interested in planning vacation to the Mendocino Coast. In addition to the Chamber’s 3 brochures, member may insert their own brochures for the low price of $.30 per piece. That’s less than a letter!

    Relocation Packets: Each year the Chamber answers hundreds of relocation information requests from around the country. As a Chamber member, you can tap this potential market for your business. Introduce your business before they get here. When they move to the coast, they will have a friend…you!

    Wedding Packets: The word is out…the Mendocino Coast is a perfect location to hold a wedding! If your business offers a service that is needed when planning a wedding, then the Chamber’s Wedding Packet is the place to insert your literature or brochure. Again the coast for this program is only $.30 per piece. Reach your clientele directly without having to purchase costly mailing lists!

    Once you decide which program best suits your business, just bring a stack of brochures to the office (please, at least 200 for visitor packets). We only will bill you for the amount your bring. That way, you can control just how much you want to spend on the program, no surprises.
     

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