Membership Benefits

As part of the Chamber's mission to provide a climate in which businesses can operate successfully, the Chamber offers these products and services.

Proof of Membership
Belonging to the Chamber of Commerce shows clients and colleagues that you are committed to your business and your community. Members receive an elegant membership plaque to display in their place of business to show their affiliation with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

The Ambassador Committee can help if you are a new business, have plans to expand, remodel or relocate your existing business. Or, if you are celebrating an anniversary or special promotion, they can help with that also by increasing your company's visibility through official ribbon cuttings and coverage of the event in our newspaper that is delivered to 25,000 Star News subscribers monthly.

Referrals
Numerous inquiries for specific goods and services are fielded at the Chamber office each day. Business referrals are reserved solely for members.

Pasadena Commerce Newsletter

Pasadena Commerce
The Chamber newsletter is produced monthly and distributed to 1,400 members on the first Monday of each month. News releases about member businesses are accepted. Display advertising is available by contacting Jon Catalani at the Chamber office, (626) 795-3355. You can also read the Pasadena Commerce on line.

Certificates of Origin
Members receive a reduced rate for legal certification on exported goods.

Information Services
Packets of information about Pasadena are provided to people and businesses looking to relocate in Pasadena. The Chamber also produces directories for member restaurants; wedding and meeting sites, property managers and various other categories in response to the thousands of inquiries received each month.

Destination and Business Guide

Destination and Business Guide
The Business & Destination Guide is produced annually and is used by members and visitors alike who are seeking products or services. All members receive a free listing and a free copy of the publication. Each member receives one free listing but duplicate listings and display ads can help assure that your company is top of mind all year long. Over 15,000 copies of the Business & Destination Guide and its companion, the Community Guide, are distributed each year.

Street Map
The Chamber is often the first place that tourists and new arrivals inquire about a map of Pasadena. Display advertising is available on the map. More than 10,000 maps are distributed annually.

Web site
The Chamber's Web site is both informative and interactive. It works like an
on-line directory, listing members by name or by product/service category. Each member receives one free listing, but duplicate listings; enhancements such as specific information about your business and logos can be added for a nominal fee. (Online Directory Upgrade Information) The Web site also includes current information on the Chamber's events and provides direct links to other sites that provide information on virtually any question about Pasadena.

Networking Opportunities As a member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, your company can benefit from a myriad of opportunities to promote your product or service and to meet many potential new customers.

Business After Hours Mixers Monthly After Hours Mixer     Held on the third Thursday of each month at various businesses throughout Pasadena, these monthly evening networking events provide the opportunity to meet other Chamber members on a more informal basis. Hosting these events provides an opportunity to expose your place of business to fellow Chamber members. Luncheon Alliance This mid-day networking event is held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Altadena Town & Country Club. Meet and introduce your product or service to dozens of other businesspeople. Call the Chamber office for reservations. Connection Breakfast   Monthly Connection Breakfast This morning networking event is held on the second Thursday of each month at Brookside Country Club, overlooking the most beautiful public golf course in the country. Attending these breakfasts provides an opportunity to hone networking skills, meet other businesspeople and generate leads for your business. Call the Chamber office for reservations.

Advertising/Promotional Opportunities
The Chamber grants members access to a myriad of advertising and promotional opportunities, enabling your business to directly contact thousands of Pasadena businesses, visitors, and those who are looking to relocate to Pasadena, all at an affordable rate.

Sponsorships
There is no better way to let fellow Chamber members know about your company than to sponsor Chamber events. Sponsorships are available for the Breakfast Connection, Luncheon Alliance, Business Showcase, Inaugural Gala, Veteran's Day Ceremony and the Tournament of Roses President's Breakfast.

Brochure Displays
Members are welcome to display their brochures free of charge in the Chamber office lobby or at special collateral tables at networking events.

Membership Labels

New Members Receive Their Plaques

Members receive special rates on this valuable marketing tool that allows you to directly access other businesses in Pasadena. Preprinted on labels for your convenience.

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