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Why Join?Sausalito Chamber of Commerce offers its members an unlimited opportunity to meet people. Your investment in membership gives you a new business partner or additional arm of your business with top-flight business and professional men and women.
Some of the many ways to engage with other members, as well as the community, is through monthly Business Exchange Forums, Evening Business Mixers, ribbon cuttings, and regular monthly committee meetings and community focus groups, meetings and through our multiple seasonal special events.
You will find that with such an active Chamber, you can meet new people almost every day of the month. Using the opportunity to network will build lasting relationships, which creates referrals and lifelong business partners. Referrals are one of the most powerful tools available to business. The Chamber maintains a very strong referral program, always recommending our members to others.
Members find that we are a powerful platform from which they can launch new advertising campaigns and marketing programs. We include marketing tools within the membership level you choose to help stretch your marketing dollars.
Membership not only keeps you informed but also supports you with information, seminars, resources and a voice of business on topics such as legislation, taxes, employment, transportation and many other issues.
We believe that if you get engaged in networking, market your business and use the information provided, then your business is equipped to be successful!
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Promote Your Business Locally & Internationally
- Business categorical listing on the Chamber website with a direct link to your web site. 25,000 visitors to Sausalito.org per month
- Opportunity to enhance your listing with expanded website information
- Affordable Advertising opportunities on both chamber websites in several visible locations, and 1,000 businesses in Sausalito
- Job Listings and Hot Deal postings
- Social Media promotion
- Community Calendar listings
- Brochure & Business Card Display opportunities at the Visitor Center and downtown Visitor Kiosk
- Opportunity to be listed on the Sausalito Visitor’s Map. Maps are distributed annually to visitors through the Sausalito Visitor Center, and concierge staff at major San Francisco and Bay Area hotels
- Map advertisers are listed at VisitSausalito our website for Visitors
- Opportunities for Visitor Kiosk Advertising at the downtown Visitor Center
- Opportunity to be listed on the DestinationSausalito website
- Brochure & Business Card Display opportunities at the downtown Visitor Center
- Cooperative advertising, event sponsorship of exclusive Chamber events including: Annual Concierge Tour, Gingerbread House Tour, Sausalito Holiday by the Bay and many other visitor and local promotional programs throughout the year
- Affinity Programs available for Chamber Members (please contact the Chamber to obtain these services)
- Chamber Office Services – Copies, Fax Service, Certificate of Orgins
- Office Depot Savings Program
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Member Benefits and Resources
Government & Community Representation
Through the Government Action Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee and other committee participation, chamber board members and staff meet monthly with City staff, elected officials and key opinion leaders. This collective voice participation allows increased access to address issues affecting maintenance and promotion of your business, on a city, state, and national level.
Member To Member Discounts
We encourage our members to support fellow businesses by eating, drinking, shopping and do business with fellow Chamber members. Take advantage of the many Member to Member discounts and your membership can pay itself in a matter of months. Watch b2b and the Chamber website for discounts currently being offered.Action Committees & Community Focus Groups
Members can participate in groups which best strengthen their business: Business Economic Development, Business Education and Training, Membership, and Special Events.Special Events
Each year, there are many annual, special events in which to celebrate and participate. The Chamber sponsors and co-sponsors, the following: Artists Open Studios, Celebrate Sausalito, Chili Cook-Off, Gingerbread House Tour, Jazz by the Bay, Wednesday Night Live, Sausalito Winterfest, Toast To Sausalito.Dates are always changing and new events and programs are being added.
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Professional Networking
Professional events at which you can expand your network of business referral contacts:
- Monthly Business Exchange Meetings
- Monthly Networking Mixers
- Weekly M2M e-newsletters
- Social Media exposure
- Ribbon Cuttings & Promotion opportunities for New Businesses
- Special Committee Meetings & Forums
- Community Events & Activities
- Professional Development, Educational Programs & Events
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Make the Most of Your Membership
Member Perks and Affiliations
Norcal SBDC helps entrepreneurs just like you with planning, accessing capital, and growth strategies – such as marketing, management, and scaling. SBDC’s confidential, one-to-one advising services include business plan development assistance, marketing and sales advice, financial management assistance, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I work with the Chamber to Build my Business Network?
Your Chamber membership is similar to a gym membership. The more you attend and participate in the activities, the more you will gain and achieve. The goal of all Chamber programs is to provide the opportunity to make new contacts, and strengthen the relationships you have.
2. Who are Chamber members?
The Sausalito Chamber of Commerce has a membership of approximately 300 members, representing a wide variety of businesses and individuals related to services, hospitality, dining, shopping, lodging, attractions, transportation, and consultants. Explore our Business Directory3. If my company is a Chamber member, am I a member as well?
Yes, when your company is a member, all the employees have full access to Chamber events, programs, and activities. There are some exceptions to this rule so please feel free to contact the Chamber at 415-331-7262 if you need further clarification.4. How do I Join a Committee?
The Chamber’s various committees (Business Exchange, Membership, Mixer) create the content and activities of their respective program. You can contribute as a member, or depending upon your level of expertise and experience, as a committee chair. For more information contact the Chamber at 415-331-7262.5. How do I Figure Out which Meetings I Should Attend?
You are welcome at all of them. Mixers tend to be more for social and business networking. Business Exchange hosts a set agenda involving Chamber, City and Community representatives, and we have educational programs and lectures as topics arise. -
Chamber Activities & Networking
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Participate & Promote
Make a Difference in Your Business & Your Community!
The Sausalito Chamber of Commerce runs over 30 events and programs every year and coordinates 10 different organizational Committees. We are always in need of volunteers to help us organize successful and fun events and to keep our Committees energized and effective.Volunteering is a great way to meet and get to know your fellow residents and business people AND to help support and promote our great Sausalito community. Make a Difference today!
TO SIGN UP or to find out more information about these volunteer opportunities, please contact the Chamber of Commerce by phone at 415-331-7262 or email chamber@sausalito.org
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Monthly Business Exchange Forum
Business Exchange Forum is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am. The locations of the forums vary each month. Check our Event Calendar for set meeting locations.
Business Exchange is a monthly business meeting where Chamber members, the Chamber Chair and CEO, the City Manager and representatives from the Chamber Board of Directors and City Council meet to discuss current business issues and to promote upcoming events and programs. Hosting a Business Exchange Meeting or a Mixer is a great opportunity to showcase you business.
The Business Exchange Committee sets the Agenda of topics to be presented and discussed, one week in advance of the meeting. Agendas are emailed our to members on the Friday prior to the meeting. If you would like to have a particular topic discussed at the meeting, please contact the Chamber at 415-331-7262 or email chamber@sausalito.org at least two weeks prior the meeting.
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Monthly Mixers
Chamber Mixers are generally held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, starting at 5:30pm (subject to change for Mixer hosts). Mixers are an opportunity for both Chamber and non-Chamber members to meet and network, in an informal setting.
The locations of the Mixers vary each month. Check our Event Calendar for set meeting locations. Hosting a Mixer is a great opportunity to showcase you business. We have already scheduled our locations for the upcoming year, but if you are interested in being a host, please contact the Chamber at 415-331-7262 or email chamber@sausalito.org.
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Special Events
Sausalito is proud to host a wide range of special events and activities, year-round, for old and young alike. One of the most important events held every year is the Sausalito Art Festival which attracts thousands of people to Sausalito over Labor Day weekend. The Sausalito Chamber runs a food booth at the Toast To Sausalito, along with many of the other non-profit organizations in Sausalito. We encourage Chamber members to volunteer to work at the food booth as it is a great opportunity to meet other Chamber members and business people as well as local residents and visitors to town.
No matter what the season, Sausalito offers a full calendar of festive street fairs and parades, as well as outdoor concerts and special events on the waterfront. Such events include: The Hotel Concierge Tour in Spring, Jazz by the Bay in Gabrielson Park in Summer, Chili Cook Off and Celebrate Sausalito in the Fall and the Gingerbread House and Winterfest in the Winter. There truly is something for everyone year round.
For more details on these events and many more, visit our Events Calendar.
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Small Group Forums & Meetings
The Sausalito Chamber also organizes small group forums for specific sectors of the business and resident community. Some of small group forums we host, include the Sausalito Resident Focus Group, Women in Business, the Caledonia Merchants and the Home Based Business Forum.
If you are interested in joining one of these small groups or if would like to set up a small group forum, please contact the Chamber: 415-331-7262 or chamber@sausalito.org.
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Join a Committee!
All our events and Chamber activities need a group of organized people to generate enthusiasm and keep activities fresh. By joining a committee you will meet new people, have the opportunity to promote your business and get involved for a great cause!
- Ambassador (Member Mentoring) Committee
- Business Exchange Meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month)
- Caledonia Street Merchants Meetings
- Economic Development Committee
- Government Affair Committee
- Marin Economic Forum
- Marketing
- Membership and Business Education Committee
- Mixers
- Nominating Committee (meets as needed)
To Join a committee email: chamber@sausalito.org
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Chamber Events & Programs
For an up to date Calendar of Events visit our Chamber Calendar- Celebrate Sausalito Awards Gala
- Concierge & Destination Management Companies “Fam” Tour
- Gingerbread House Tour (Dec 1-31)
- Mixers (3rd Thursday of every month)
- Winterfest: Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Jingle Bell Run
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Sausalito Chamber Member Digital Decal
We thank you for proudly displaying this decal on your website. As we move forward, many businesses do not have a brick and morter location to display at. We are now providing a digital decal that can be added to your website.
By displaying the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce member decal, you are stating that you agree to abide by the following guidelines:
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The Sausalito Chamber of Commerce decal must always be an active link to the Sausalito Chamber’s Home Page at sausalito.org.
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You must be a current Sausalito Chamber of Commerce member in good standing.
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The decal provided may not be altered.
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The decal may not be displayed on any site that disparages the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce or its products or services.
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The decal may not be displayed in any manner that implies sponsorship, endorsement, or license by the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce.
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The decal may not be displayed as a feature or design element of any logo.
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These policies do not grant a license to Sausalito Chamber of Commerce logos. The Sausalito Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to terminate or modify permission to display the decal at any time.
Member plaques are available and are generally presented at Business Exchange or Mixers after joining the Chamber.
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