Marketing Opportunities with the Chamber
New Chamber members automatically receive free marketing through their listing and referrals from the Business Directory, free online coupons, ribbon cuttings and grand opening ceremonies, free press releases and event listings, member decals and member logos for print and web (ZIP), and discounts on Constant Contact email marketing. You can read more about these free benefits on the Member Benefits page.
The Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce also offers several low- to mid-cost marketing opportunities for its members, including print marketing through the Chamber newsletter, a mail list for direct mail campaigns, participation in the annual Santa Cruz Business Fair, and sponsorship of Chamber events throughout the year. The Chamber’s media connects you with business decision-makers throughout Santa Cruz County.
For information on advertising on the Chamber website or in the Chamber weekly eNews blast, see the Online Advertising page. For information on celebrating your grand opening ore re-opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, see the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies page. For information on hosting a networking mixer at your location, see the Networking Mixers page.
We hope that you will take advantage of these marketing opportunities offered by the Chamber.
Marketing Opportunities through the Santa Cruz Chamber:
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Chamber Bi-Monthly Newsletter Inserts: The Chamber’s newsletter is mailed to more than 700 Chamber members and community leaders in Santa Cruz County. The newsletter includes news stories, listings of new members and renewing members, and information on upcoming events. The Chamber offers the affordable Chamber newsletter flyer insert program, an 8-½ x 11 page that you provide and that the Chamber inserts into the monthly newsletter. |
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Business newsletter insert |
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$225 |
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Non-profit newsletter insert |
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$150 |
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Mailing List: If you would like to do your own direct mailing, you can buy a list of Chamber members for one-time use. This is a spreadsheet with all member organization names, addresses, phone numbers, main contacts, number of employees, and categories. Besides creating mailing labels, the spreadsheet enables you to make personalized, letters and create targeted mailings. Note: We do not sell our e-mail list. |
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Excel pre-sorted mailing list |
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$200 |
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Business Fair: The Santa Cruz Business Fair is Santa Cruz’s premier opportunity to connect businesses, organizations, and the Santa Cruz County community face-to-face. The Fair's three-hour format at the Cocoanut Grove gives Santa Cruzans a chance to learn about local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Sponsorships, booths, and talbes are available at a number of different levels. Please call 831-457-3713 or email info@santacruzchamber.org for information on booths and sponsorship opportunities. |
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Women In Business Luncheons: There are four Women in Business luncheons each year. Sponsorships of Chamber events provide members opportunities to connect with their target audience: women in business, community leaders, retailers, and marketing and advertising buyers, to name a few. |
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Annual Sponsor: Includes recognition in media, banner or display, materials on table, opportunity to speak |
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Table Sponsor: Includes materials on tables, opportunity to speak at event |
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$500 |
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Student Sponsor: Recognition as sponsor of Chamber Student Scholarship winner |
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$150 |
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Annual Recognition Dinner: This annual event recognizes the best in our community on Friday with our Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Business of the Year, and Organization of the Year awards. The Community Recognition Dinner and Auction features cocktails and dinner, silent and live auction, and the awards ceremony. It is an evening of glamour and community spirit. |
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Women in Business Leadership Forum: Ths annual, day-long event at the Cocoanut Grove in September features influential speakers, panel discussions, and hands-on activities. A hallmark of the Leadership Forum is the interconnection of business women in the Santa Cruz Community. The Forum provides a working session that structures a networking conversation for participants. Sponsorships are available at a number of different levels. Please email info@santacruzchamber.org or 831-457-3713 for information on sponsorship opportunities. |
Showcase your knowledge at a Chamber event
Do you have a skill or knowledge about growing a successful business or helping Santa Cruz prosper that you would like to share with the community? Contact the Chamber about presenting at a Chamber workshop or event.
All fees are payable by Visa, MasterCard, check, or cash. All prices are for reference and are subject to change without notice.
For more information on any of these marketing opportunties, please contact the Chamber at info@santacruzchamber.org or 831-457-3713.