NEW MEMBERSHIP - 1 year Non-profit $140.00 1-2 Employees $215.00 3-15 Employees $270.00 16-49 Employees $325.00 50+ employees $445.00 Includes $25 one time set up

RENEWAL OF EXISTING MEMBERSHIP 1-year Non-profit $115.00 1-2 Employees $190.00 3-15 Employees $245.00 16-49 Employees $300.00 50+ employees $420.00

SEBASTOPOL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

The Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center serves as a resource center for the community, visitors and businesses. The Chamber serves as an advocate for business and seeks to create opportunities for economic vitality to sustain quality of life. With nearly 400 members representing hundreds of employees, the Chamber concentrates on four core competencies:

• Business Tools
• Civic Advocacy
• Local Promotion
• Economic Vitality
  

• Business Directory and Community Guide
• Internet Exposure
• Chamber Action
• Special Referral Listings
• Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings
• Member Sponsorships
• Business Referral Service
• Business Expo
• Entertainment
• Visitor Targeted Advertising
• Special Publications
• Direct Mail Advertisements
• Certificates of Origin
• NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
• Business After Hours including mixers member orientations
• Committees: Members may participate in any of our active, dynamic committees, covering a wide range of interests such as
  • Marketing/Promotions
  • Economic Opportunities Sebastopol
  • Promotions Program
  • Business Showcase
  • Apple Blossom Festival
  • Seminars

The Chamber is the voice of the business community in local, county, and state issues representing the business community in problem solving, economic development, and education and outreach programs.

The Chamber participates on the City committee of Business Outreach where representatives from City staff and local government share the goals and concerns of business and identify economic strategies.

Local Promotion

Promotional Displays:
Only members can display their cards and promotional materials in the Chamber Visitors Center.

Calendar:
The Chamber maintains a calendar of community events. Members are invited to list their upcoming fundraising and cultural events.

Sebastopol Promotion Co-op:
The Chamber contracts with the City of Sebastopol to coordinate a local marketing campaign with the businesses which includes local and regional efforts.

Visitor Information Center:
The Chamber serves as the official tourist center for Sebastopol, welcoming thousands each year to the area. The Chamber’s efforts help to increase revenue for local shops as they promote the area, always referring Chamber members.

DownTown Association:
The Chamber assists in the administration of the Downtown Association Promotion in cooperation with a shop local campaign.

Economic Development Program:
The Sebastopol Area Chamber, in partnership with the City of Sebastopol coordinates an Economic Development Program which employs an Economic Development Specialist to assist with business creation, expansion, retention and relocation. The Economic Development Program provides general business counseling in-house or through resources such as the Small Business Development Center and SCORE.

These services are provided free of charge. The Chamber works with the City on efforts to create new opportunities to assist business improvement with programs such as the Facade Improvement Program.

Special Events

Business/Community Expo
Provides a public venue for community-wide awards and recognition.

Annual Installation, Membership Meeting and Recognition

Apple Blossom Festival

Download a Membership Application