Berkeley Chamber | Member Benefits

EDUCATION

Berkeley Business Education Workshops - Explore cutting edge sales, marketing and leadership practices at interactive, expert-led workshops and seminars
NEW IN 2025: Check out our Doing Business in Berkeley Online Resource Guide, featuring step-by-step instructions to start or expand your Berkeley-based business!
Free Government Affairs Round Table Discussions with a relevant expert or city official on salient Berkeley policies and ordinances that affect businesses
- e.g., Zoning Ordinance Revisions moderated by the Berkeley Planning Department's director

ADVOCACY

Ongoing Business Advocacy Efforts to represent Berkeley business interests on the local and regional level
Successful 'No On GG' Campaign (2024) - Protecting nonprofits, renters & small businesses in Berkeley
Chamber-Hosted Councilmember Forums for Business community members to meet their elected officials
Member-only communications: Updates & Alerts on Current City Issues, Berkeley City Council, and commission meetings
Opportunities to Give Feedback to City Staff and Elected Officials on Proposed Ordinances such as labor laws, public safety regulations, taxes, and other items impacting your business

CONNECTION

FREE Networking Opportunities at Business After Hours, Sunrise Wellness Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings and Other Events
Host an Event (Networking Mixers; Informative Workshops & Webinars; Milestone Celebrations; Marquee Chamber Events)
Post events to the Chamber Community Calendar
Social Media Promotion to over 5,000 followers
Direct Referrals (Member-to-Member; Public Online Directory; Phone)
Discounted or FREE Admission to marquee Chamber events:
- Berkeley Today & Tomorrow (April)
- Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair & Guide (December)

OTHER BENEFITS

Our Free Monthly Newsletter including Chamber member news, events and other business community information
Chamber Member Decal to display in your business or office
Free Ribbon Cuttings for new business openings and re-openings
Free Certificates of Origin processing
Automatic Account Pre-qualification at Nuvision Credit Union
20% Discount on $100+ orders at Blaisdell's Business Products
Notary Services (6 free stamps per year)
One Free 4-hour Conference Room Session (subject to availability)
Free Compliance Stickers (e.g., ADA, No Smoking)
Discounted E-blast Marketing to Berkeley businesses

MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership fees are based on the number of Full Time Equivalents (FTE). A one-time administrative fee of $45 is appended to all new memberships.

***For information about solopreneur memberships, please contact us by phone (510-549-7000) or by email ([email protected]).

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