Membership Benefits

Arts Organizations booth, RCOC Business Expo 2005

Weekly E-News: Learn about news and events going on in Richmond and involving Chamber members. This is a great way to inform other members of newsworthy changes in your business or agency. 

Richmond Magazine: Printed every other year, this magazine includes our membership directory and articles on Richmond. This is a high quality publication with a printing of 7,000 copies. Only members are included with high visibility in both free alphabetical and classified listings. Advertising opportunities are limited to members. Richmond Magazine is distributed to current members, city offices, hotels, and the business community.

Website: Member information is easily found on the Chamber's online directory and is organized both alphabetically and by service category. The site is a useful source of other information about the Chamber and Richmond with other business and community-related links. New members get special recognition for the first three months. Links from the directory to member businesses provided free. There are also advertising opportunities available on the website and are limited to members.

Richmond/West County Map: Every other year the Chamber publishes a map of the city of Richmond and West Contra Costa County, with an inset overview of the San Francisco Bay area. Locations and short explanations of Points of interest, Historical sites and Public art locations also appear. Advertising opportunities are limited to members.

Richmond Chamber Quarterly Newsletter: This quarterly publication is distributed electronically and features New Members, Membership Anniversaries, Articles, Event Announcements, Photos and Information intended to keep our members up-to-date with chamber happenings. The Newsletter is also a great way to take advantage of advertising through the Chamber. Include your business’ flyers and ads to promote your events, products and services available.

Advertising through the Chamber: Members at the Promoting Level and above receive six advertising opportunities per year. These advertising opportunities include 1.) sending a flyer or ad in the electronic Quarterly Newsletter; 2.) sending out a promotion, coupon, or announcement through the Think Local First! Campaign (e-blast marketing to over 6,000 email contacts); or 3.) requesting a set of mailing labels to mail information to your fellow members. These advertising opportunities are available to the rest of the membership at a cost of $100.00 each time.

Chamber Information Center: Members can display their business cards and promotional materials in the Chamber office. Information includes flyers, brochures, menus, etc.

Event Exposure: The Chamber hosts many events each year. This event offers members outstanding business exposure and excellent networking opportunities. At selected events, display booths provide members the opportunity to market their products and services. The cost to participate is always discounted for members.

Grand Openings/ Anniversaries/ Ribbon Cuttings/ Groundbreaking Ceremonies: The Chamber sponsors these events to increase the visibility of new and relocated member businesses. These events are highlighted and promoted in the E-News, Newsletter, and on our website.

Meeting Room Use: A private conference room is made available to Chamber members. The conference room seats up to 25 guests and offers wireless internet, projector and screen for presentations.

Credit Union Membership: Chamber members are offered membership in the Metro One Credit Union as an added benefit of their Chamber membership.

Merchant Card Processing: Use of Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express made easier and maybe cheaper.

Relocation Packets: Informational packets are sent out on request. This is an excellent way for Chamber members to access the initial buying habits of newcomers to the Richmond area.

Certificate of Origin: The Chamber signs and stamps “Certificates of Origin” to members for overseas shipments at no charge. $25.00 per form for non-members.

Tax Deductibility: Membership in the Chamber is 100% deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Referrals: Thousands of times each year members are referred in response to phone and write-in inquiries from residents, newcomers and visitors.

Attractive Membership Plaque: to display proudly at your location.

Resource Center: Information/resources are available at the Chamber - includes community demographics, criss-cross city directory, and more.

Advocate for Business: The Chamber is the voice of the business community in local, county, and state issues representing the business community in problem solving, promoting economic development, etc.

President's Circle: A convenient way to participate in all chamber events and support Chamber activities.

Ready to join? Do it now. Memberships may be conveniently paid by credit card, cash, or check. They can be paid by automatic withdraw each month or invoiced quarterly, twice a year or annually.