Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce Membership Application
Welcome to the Chamber

The Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce continues to be the only group that provides a full set of engagements that help businesses to succeed and prosper. With focus on Advocacy, Resources, and Connections, the Chamber creates opportunities for businesses to thrive.

The Chamber’s membership packages are based on investment level and choice, giving you the flexibility to choose the combination of benefits that make the most sense for your business. Each membership package provides value and ROI that greatly exceeds its price. Learn more about the benefits of Chamber membership and how the Santa Cruz Area Chamber helps strengthen the local economy, bolster businesses, and helps businesspeople learn the skills they need to succeed.

Membership Tiers

Most businesses are interested in the Business Membership or one of the Community Membership tiers with the Chamber. Each successive level encompasses an increasing combination of Advocacy, Resources, and Connections education engagements for your company. Each level includes marketing and advertising on the Chamber website to increase your company’s visibility, as well as your participation at Mixers and luncheons, to give you access to connections in the community and the opportunity to build relationships.

The Chamber also offers the Professional Membership, if your business has 9 or fewer employees and you prefer an “a la carte” approach. And of course, each membership tier includes your business listing in one or more places in the member directory – showcasing your business in the Santa Cruz Chamber website, which receives more than 136,000 visitors per year and is an effective referral and marketing tool.

Ready to join?

Complete the the online membership application .

Professional Membership
1-9 employees
Annual Investment: $325
Value: $975

• Online directory listing in 1 category on the Chamber website
• 100-word description on directory listing
• Opportunity for Press releases in weekly eNews, for your events to be posted in Community Calendar, for access to online and in-person educational programs
• Preferred Member pricing for events and educational programs
• 1 free Mixer ticket for the year
• Opportunity to participate on Chamber committees and in the Ambassador Program
• Access to Chamber staff for consultation (subject to availability and approval)

Business Membership
1-99 Employees
Annual Investment: $650
Value: $3022

• Online directory listing in 2 categories on the Chamber website
• 100-word description + logo on directory listings
• Opportunity for Press releases in weekly eNews, for your events to be posted in Community Calendar, for access to online and in-person educational programs
• Banner ad on any subpage of the Chamber website for 2 contiguous months
• 2 Ads in eNews
• Opportunity to place 1 business profile description (up to 100 words) on the “Member Spotlight” Chamber webpage for 1 month
• Opportunity to display 1 set of your own marketing materials at any Mixers & luncheons you attend
• Preferred Member pricing for events and educational programs
• 4 free luncheon tickets for the year
• 6 free Mixer tickets for the year
• Opportunity to participate on Chamber committees and in the Ambassador Program
• Access to Chamber staff for consultation (subject to availability and approval)
• Opportunity to hold a Ribbon Cutting (1 every 5 years)
• Opportunity to host a Mixer at your business location (subject to Chamber guidelines)
• 1 Complimentary Conference room rental at the Chamber (4 hour maximum)

The 3 Community Membership tiers each offer a marketing sponsorship package, for companies who wish to take on the role of community investor, to enhance their positive image, and to increase publicity.  The Community Membership tiers also provide direct engagement with the Chamber’s ongoing work in advocacy, creating dynamic engagement opportunities that make our Santa Cruz county economic community thrive. 

Community Builder Membership
1-299 employees
Annual Investment: $1,275
Value: $6,493

• Online directory listing in 3 categories on the Chamber website
• 100-word description + logo on directory listings
• Opportunity for Press releases in weekly eNews, for your events to be posted in Community Calendar, for access to online and in-person educational programs
• Banner ad on any subpage of the Chamber website for 1 year
• 4 Ads per year in eNews
• Opportunity to place 1 business profile description (up to 100 words) on the “Member Spotlight” Chamber webpage for 1 month
• Opportunity to display 1 set of your own marketing materials at any Mixers & luncheons you attend
• Preferred Member pricing for events and educational programs
• 1 Luncheon Sponsorship per year
  • 2 tkts to sponsored luncheon, inclusion in marketing, your marketing materials given to each attendee at the luncheon, your signage at the event
• 4 additional free luncheon tickets for the year
• 12 free Mixer tickets for the year
• Opportunity to participate on Chamber committees and in the Ambassador Program
• Access to Chamber staff for consultation (subject to availability and approval)
• Opportunity to hold a Ribbon Cutting (1 every 2 years)
• Opportunity to host a Mixer at your business location (subject to Chamber guidelines)
• 2 Complimentary Conference room rentals at the Chamber (4 hour maximum each)

Community Leader Membership
any size
Annual Investment: $2,800
Value: $12,285

• Online directory listing in 4 categories on the Chamber website (multiple locations/businesses can be listed)
• 100-word description + logo on directory listings
• Opportunity for Press releases in weekly eNews, for your events to be posted in Community Calendar, for access to online and in-person educational programs
• Banner ad on homepage of the Chamber website for 4 contiguous months
• 6 Ads per year in eNews
• Opportunity to place 1 business profile description (up to 100 words) on the “Member Spotlight” Chamber webpage for 1 month
• Opportunity to display 1 set of your own marketing materials at any Mixers & luncheons you attend
• Preferred Member pricing for events and educational programs
• 1 Event Sponsorship per year
  • Sponsorship of major events, such as the Annual Business Fair, the Women in Business Leaership Forum, & the Annual Awards Dinner. TIckets to event, inclusion in marketing, and more. ($1,800 value)
• 6 free luncheon tickets for the year
• 24 free Mixer tickets for the year
• Opportunity to participate on Chamber committees and in the Ambassador Program
• Access to Chamber staff for consultation (subject to availability and approval)
• Opportunity to hold a Ribbon Cutting (1 every 2 years)
• Opportunity to host a Mixer at your business location (subject to Chamber guidelines)
• 3 Complimentary Conference room rentals at the Chamber (4 hour maximum each)
• Access to Chamber staff for research and/or advocacy on an issue - 1 project per year (up to 5 hours of staff time) - Call for details
• Access to Chamber CEO and representatives of Chamber Executive Committee to discuss business issues - 1 per year - Call for details & an appointment
• One-on-one access to Chamber CEO - Call for an appointment

Community Investor Membership
any size
Annual Investment: $5,500
Value: $24,672

• Online directory listing in 4 categories on the Chamber website (multiple locations/businesses can be listed)
• 100-word description + logo on directory listings
• Opportunity for Press releases in weekly eNews, for your events to be posted in Community Calendar, for access to online and in-person educational programs
• Banner ad on homepage of the Chamber website for 4 contiguous months
• 6 Ads per year in eNews
• Opportunity to place 1 business profile description (up to 100 words) on the “Member Spotlight” Chamber webpage for 1 month
• Opportunity to display 1 set of your own marketing materials at any Mixers & luncheons you attend
• Preferred Member pricing for events and educational programs
• 1 Business Sponsorship per year
  • Sponsorship of major events, such as the Annual Business Fair, the Women in Business Leaership Forum, & the Annual Awards Dinner. TIckets to event, inclusion in marketing, TV ads, and more. ($2,300 value)
• 8 free luncheon tickets for the year
• 48 free Mixer tickets for the year
• Opportunity to participate on Chamber committees and in the Ambassador Program
• Access to Chamber staff for consultation (subject to availability and approval)
• Opportunity to hold a Ribbon Cutting (1 every 2 years)
• Opportunity to host a Mixer at your business location (subject to Chamber guidelines)
• 3 Complimentary Conference room rentals at the Chamber (4 hour maximum each)
• 1 Ticket to the President's Dinner
• Access to Chamber staff for research and/or advocacy on an issue - 1 project per year (up to 5 hours of staff time) - Call for details
• Access to Chamber CEO and representatives of Chamber Executive Committee to discuss business issues - 1 per year - Call for details & an appointment
• One-on-one access to Chamber CEO - Call for an appointment

Membership Application
Joining is easy! SImply complete each field, then click the "Submit" button at the bottom. Questions? Please call the Chamber office at (831) 457-3713.

Please click submit only one time.  The transaction may take several seconds. 

Note: You will receive a confirmation e-mail after completion of your payment choice. (Credit card, check, invoice)
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Payment:The Chamber accepts payment by Visa, MasterCard, check, or cash. 

Welcome to the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce!