EDUCATION

• Berkeley Business Education Workshops - Explore cutting edge sales, marketing and leadership practices at interactive, expert-led workshops and seminars
  
• UPDATED IN 2026: 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.

FTE (#)
DUES ($)

1-2
$350

3-4
$390

5-10
$525

11-16
$670

17-25
$870

26-33
$1030

34-40
$1130

41-50
$1315

51-100
$1535

101-200
$2410

201+
$2760

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

Any Questions? Send us an email: [email protected]

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Check out our 2026 Annual Meeting Slideshow
See what we've been up to, and what we have planned for the upcoming year!

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