Membership Benefits

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Networking Lunches
Chamber members are encouraged to attend our popular networking luncheons. Each attendee will be given an uninterrupted three minutes to talk about the features, benefits, and trends of your business. Everyone talks and everyone knows what your business offers.

Evening Membership Mixers, Networking at Night
Chamber members may attend our membership mixers at no cost. Membership mixers are a great opportunity to meet other business members in a more informal atmosphere. Membership mixers are held every other month at local businesses. Your guests are welcome, but must be accompanied by a Chamber member.

Brochures & Business Cards
Only Chamber members are allowed to display their business cards and brochures in the Chamber of Commerce office. We have over 25,000 people visit the office every year.

Business Referrals
When someone is looking for a local business, they call the Chamber of Commerce. We receive thousands of inquiries every month. As an added benefit to your business, we only refer businesses that are members of the Pacifica Chamber of Commerce.

Restaurant Guide
Pacifica restaurants can advertise in the full color community Restaurant Guide at discounted prices. The cost is $79 for members, $299 for non-members.

Pacifica Business Directory - Big Discounts
Only Chamber of Commerce members receive the big Pacifica Business Directory discounts. The Pacifica Business Directory has been the heartbeat for local businesses since 1960. The 288 page Chamber of Commerce Directory is distributed to every home, apartment, business, and hotel room in Pacifica.

You're Listed First in the Pacifica Business Directory
Chamber members are always listed first in the Pacifica Business Directory. That means Chamber of Commerce members are the first to be seen. If you are not a Chamber of Commerce member, then you are listed last, after all the Chamber members. That means non-members that have a business starting with the letter "A" will be listed after Chamber members that have a business starting with the letter "Z".

Your Business Directory Listing is in BOLD TYPE
Chamber of Commerce members have their listing in prominent BOLD type, assuring your business stands out from non-members.

Free Business Listing on the Chamber Website
Chamber members are given free business listings on our popular community website. The non-member cost is $199. Your listings will be placed in an unlimited amount of categories that pertain to your business or product at no charge.

Free Website Link
Our website will give a free link to your website under each of your business categories. When customers see your business, they can click on it and go directly to your website.

Big Website Banner Advertising Discounts
Only Chamber members receive the Banner Advertising discounts. Add a photo or logo next to your listing. The cost is $25 for members, $99 for non-members.

Cost Effective Advertising
Only Chamber of Commerce members may place a full page 8 1/2" x 11" advertisement in the Chamber of Commerce newsletter. The cost is only $60 and reaches all the Chamber of Commerce members and guests. Non-members are not allowed to submit inserts at any cost.

Newsletter Business Card Advertising: Only Chamber businesses may place a business-card-size advertisement in the Chamber of Commerce newsletter. The cost is only $25. Non-members are not allowed to submit ads at any cost.

New Member Profile in the Chamber Newsletter
New members will be featured in the Chamber of Commerce newsletter at no charge. Please submit your profile of 150-200 words to introduce your business to the community.

Opportunity to Submit Business Articles for Newsletter: Any Chamber of Commerce member may submit an article about their business explaining any special offers, new products, or industry updates. Keep your article to about 150-200 words.

Chamber Newsletter Subscription
An annual subscription to the Chamber of Commerce newsletter is included with your membership. The newsletter will keep you informed of upcoming luncheons, mixers, and Chamber of Commerce events.

Membership Decal
Only Chamber of Commerce members are given a membership decal to display, showing your business is a Chamber member and committed to the betterment of the community. Businesses are more likely to buy goods and services from a business they know is a Chamber of Commerce member.

Chamber of Commerce email List
You membership will keep you on the Chamber of Commerce email list. We will keep you informed of important events and announcements. We will also send you the Chamber of Commerce newsletter electronically.

Young Business Professionals
The Coastside Young Professionals group (CYP) brings together youthful business owners, fresh management talent, and up and coming company supervisors between the ages of 21-39. CYP membership is a free benefit to Pacifica Chamber of Commerce members and their employees.
Non-members pay $35

SCORE Business Counseling
Let us arrange a meeting for you with professional business counselors. SCORE is a mentoring organization that gives counseling and advice to people who are in business or want to start a business. SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business. Whether you are just starting a business or expanding an established business, SCORE's experienced counselors are here to help you succeed.

Credit Union Membership
As a member of the Pacifica Chamber of Commerce you are automatically eligible to enroll in the San Mateo County Credit Union

Peninsula Works Employee Services
Looking for employees? Use the free services of Peninsula Works located in Daly City to access their extensive list of employees.

Free Advertising Advice
The Pacifica Chamber of Commerce will personally meet with you to discuss your advertising plan. We can give you advice in a variety of advertising media ranging from print, direct mail, television, or radio.

Include your Business in Relocation Packets
Upon your request, we will include your business brochure or flyer in our relocation packets at no charge. All you need to do is supply us with the brochures and request that you are included in the packets.

Please contact us or come by the Chamber of Commerce office if you have suggestions for additional member benefits. As a valued member, we will be pleased to help in any way we can as part of our overall commitment to customer service and member satisfaction.