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 & grand opening ceremonies, free press releases & event listings, member decals & member logos, and discounts on Constant Contact email marketing. You can read more about these free benefits on the Getting Started page.

The Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce also offers several low- to mid-cost marketing opportunities for its members, including print, online, and email marketing. The Chamber’s media connect you with business decision-makers throughout Santa Cruz County and around the world.

Print Marketing Opportunities

		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.
		Business newsletter insert		$225
		Non-profit newsletter insert		$150
		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, and number of employees. Besides creating mailing labels, the spreadsheet enables you to make personalized letters and create targeted mailings. Note: We cannot sell our e-mail list.
		Excel pre-sorted mailing list		$200

Online and Email Advertising Opportunities

The Chamber’s website is one of the Chamber’s best referral tools, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The website is viewed by more than 7,500 visitors each month. Pricing is competitive and includes tools to help you track your web traffic, including impressions and clicks.

The Chamber website is also winner of several web design awards. The site received an Outstanding Achievement Interactive Media Award, an Award of Distinction Communicator Award, a Silver Davey Award, and a Bronze Horizon Interactive Award.

The Chamber's weekly newsletter is e-mailed to more than 2,500 people who have signed up to receive news from the Chamber and its members. Advertising rates are extremely competitive and your message reaches a targeted local audience.

If your company is looking for advertising opportunities that will be seen by people working, living, and playing in Santa Cruz County, the Chamber of Commerce website and Chamber e-newletters are ideal.

Business Listing FREE Two Additional Categories $100/year

(A) Enhanced Business Listing $200/year (B) Business Directory Banner Ad $200/year (468 x 60 pixels)

(C) Chamber Website Banner Ad $200/year (468 x 60 pixels)

(D) Home Page Banner Ad $500/year (468 x 60 pixels)

(F) Weekly E-News Blast $50/week Chamber Members $125/week Non-Members (191 x 191 or 580 x 120 pixels)

Other Marketing Opportunities

The Chamber offers marketing opportunities for organizations of every size:

• Santa Cruz Business Fair, the county's largest annual business event
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies to celebrate your grand opening, reopening, or anniversary
• Networking Mixers hosted monthly by Chamber members
• Event Sponsorship Opportunities at luncheons, meetings, briefings, dinners, and more.

Donate to the auction, a raffle, or offer samples at a Chamber event

Sharing samples, offering a free trial, or raffling or auctioning your service at a Chamber event is a great way to get your products and services in front of an engaged audience. Contact the Chamber if you would like to donate your services or products for an event.

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.

For more information on any of these marketing opportunties, please contact the Chamber at membership@santacruzchamber.org or 831-457-3713.

All fees are payable by Visa, MasterCard, check, or cash. All prices are for reference and are subject to change without notice. Prices shown are discounted member prices. Prices for non-members are higher.