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Presentation created by Wendy Flood

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What is a chamber of commerce?A unique organization, which provides

opportunities for members’ businesses to flourish and supports our community!

OUR MISSION: Strengthen our local economy

Promote the community Provide network opportunities

Represent business to government

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DID YOU KNOW? 63% of consumers are more

likely to buy goods and services from Chamber of Commerce businesses!*

44% of individuals look favorably on Chamber businesses!*

95% of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies To Work For” were members of their local Chamber of Commerce, including the top 25 globally recognized companies!**

*National study by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta based market research firm.**Study by American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).

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MEMBERSHIP PERKS Referrals are FREE!

o Only members are referred by chamber!

o We are the Moorpark visitor’s center (with frequent walk-in’s!)

Lobby display of cards/flyers is FREE! Business Directory online listing

FREE! o Link to YOUR website at no cost

Ribbon Cuttings are FREE! After Hours Networking is FREE! Post events for FREE! Post job openings for FREE! Post hot deals on our website for

FREE!

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ADDITIONAL PERKS Discount Online Training

o Desktop Softwareo Business Skillso Social Media

(Marketing/Networking Tips)o Legal Compliance (New Supervisor,

Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Law)

Political Advocacy for Businesseso Tackles labor laws, taxes, wages,

insurance and other issueso Hosts candidate forums, takes

positions on ballot measures and legislative policies

Committees and FUN events!

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Government Relationso 1st Wednesday; 12:00pm

Ambassador Meetingo 2nd Tuesday; 12:00pm

Board of Directorso 2nd Wednesday; 12:00pm

Membership Meetingo 4th Wednesday; 12:00pm

Shop Moorparko 4th Thursday; 10:00am

Economic Developmento 4th Thursday; 12:00pm

COMMITTEES (all one-hour @ Moorpark Chamber)

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FUN Networking Events Monthly Breakfast Meetings -80+

attendees!o 30 second commercial per guest

Ribbon Cuttings & Networking Mixers 2014 Installation Awards, Dinner

and CASINO NIGHT (February 15th)o 160+ attendees!o $500 Gaming Chips; Silent Auction;

Memory Picture; Many Gaming Tableso Numerous sponsorship levels to

PROMOTE your business! Moorpark Country Days (October 4th)

o 4,000+ attendees!o Booth (10x10) option!o Ride in Parade & ADVERTISE your

business!

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HOW CAN you PROMOTE

YOUR PRODUCT, SERVICE, BUSINESS?!

ACTIVITY BREEDS ACTIVITY

An annual chamber membershipfee is usually LESS than just one advertising cost! Instead of searching for customers, let Moorpark Chamber help you network with LOTS of people, refer YOUR business for SUCCESS, get discounts on products and services YOU need and… have FUN!

Website: www.moorparkchamber.comPhone: 805.529.0322

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QUESTIONS?

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Thank you for your time!