Sow the seeds of good corporate citizenship while reaping benefits including:
Business Exposure
- Listing in the Annual Corona Business Directory
- Articles in Corona Business Monthly publication
- Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting ceremony
- Listing in this site's online Member Directory
Marketing Opportunities
- Business to Business Expo
- Business display advertising at the Chamber and City Kiosk
- Advertising in Corona Business Monthly
- "In Our Community" cable television show
- Television commercial on cable
- Networking at mixers, Good Morning Corona, New Member Receptions
- Flyers mailed with monthly Chamber calendar
- Promotional items and gifts may be donated for New Member Welcome kits, door prizes, business card drawings and auctions
- Opportunity to promote your business through sponsorships of large Chamber events
- Have an Internet presence on the Chamber's remodeled Web site with opportunities for sponsorships
Referrals
- Request for business services and referrals exclusively to member businesses
- List of new business licenses in the City
- Source of information for goods, services, activities and events in the City
- Invitations to City, non-profit and other events
Legislative Action
- Regular and ongoing communication with City, County and State government representatives, utilities, school district and other important public and private entities
- Continuous monitoring of legislative issues affecting business
- Researched recommendations on ballot measures for local and State legislation
- Business perspectives on local issues at Chamber-sponsored "Meet Your Legislator" forums
- Opportunity to hear from candidates for Corona City Council at Chamber-sponsored "Candidates Forums"
Business Education
- Chamber-sponsored workshops and seminars on a variety of different business topics
- Leadership Corona, a Chamber-sponsored education of City operations
- Affiliation with the Small Business Administration Service Corps or Retired Executives (SCORE) for business advice and counseling to assist entrepreneurs in successfully starting and operating a small business
- Affiliation with the Center for International Trade Development which provides information pertinent to businesses engaged in importing and exporting
- Affiliation with the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center which provide business consulting and technical assistance in general and financial management, environmental compliance and government procurement as well as retail, wholesale, manufacturing and other types of businesses
City and Economic Information
- Community statistics, forecast developments and demographics
- City of Corona Economic Development Profile
- Relocation Packets for new or prospective businesses or residents
- Certificates of Origin
- Tours of housing and shopping areas for new or prospective businesses
- Learn how you can get things done in the City from the people who do them
Involvement Opportunities
- Share your interest and expertise on a committee, as a guest speaker or on the Board of Directors
- Participate in "fun"-raisers such as the annual Casino Night, Corona Night with the Angels and a golf tournament
- Obtain valuable information from important guest speakers at the Quarterly Membership Meeting Luncheons including the annual Mayor's Address
- Meet new people and have fun with old friends at social events like the annual Holiday Party and the Installation Banquet
- Assist youth in Corona with the Chamber High School Scholarship Program and Mentoring Program
- Receive recognition and awards for outstanding business practices, community service, etc.
Facilities
- Use of Chamber Executive Conference Room