Visibility – Exposure Opportunities

		Alphabetical and categorical listing on Chamber web-site
		Business listing in Annual Community Guide
		Categorical listing in City Map
		San Mateo County Business Expo – 125 booths offered to Chamber members from entire county. Over 900 attendees enjoy an evening on concentrated marketing/networking
		Monthly mailings to over 1,100 businesses
		Business card rack in Chamber office
		Grand Opening/Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses (see Event Calendar)

Development / Public Policy

		Legislative action on key business issues
		Use of key contracts to assist with business needs
		Advocate Chamber policies on community issues

Community Awareness and Service

		Monthly "Good Morning San Mateo" program offers updates and news on all the latest projects and community information
		Leadership San Mateo / Foster City / Burlingame / Hillsborough to foster future community leaders
		Ongoing "Shop San Mateo" program to promote the use of local vendors/services and to promote more local business-to-business commerce
		Annual Business Awards to recognize the contributions made by businesses in the community

Business Opportunities

		Referral Service (approximately 24,000 inquiries each year)
		Rosters by category for target marketing
		Advertise to the business community
		Free Business Consulting – SCORE
		Toastmasters – learn to be an effective speaker to better market your business
		Office Depot – Join the Office Products Program with Office Depot and improve your bottom line with up to 60% savings on office products your company uses every day! Click here to sign up.

Networking Opportunities

		Monthly "Business After Hours" mixers for socializing, refreshments and interactionmarket your business (see Event Calendar)
		Business Referral Networking groups – 3 leads groups meet weekly for lively, effective networking
		Become a Chamber Ambassador and "meet and greet" at the Chamber functions

Resource / Information Center

		Demographics, Club / Organizations, Restaurant Guide
		San Mateo Visitor Center