The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of 500 businesses that employ more than 10,000 people. The Chamber collaborates with government, education and private industry to assist and strengthen local businesses, to be an advocate for business, and affect the high quality of life for which Cupertino is known. The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce provides leadership and direction for community action. The officers, directors, staff and a dedicated corps of volunteers direct activities to achieve the Chamber's goals.
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Events & Programs
Members receive invitations to seminars and forums featuring business leaders and government officials. Ongoing programs of the chamber are:
- Monthly Mixer's hosted by Chamber Members - great networking opportunities
- Connect Groups - weekly meetings to exchange leads and referrals
- STAR Awards - Business of the Year / Citizen of the Year/ Chamber Ambassador of the Year Awards
- Annual State of the City Address by the Mayor of Cupertino
- Member Orientations - for new and existing members
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Chamber Involvement
Chamber members have the opportunity to involve themselves and their employees on a wide range of committees such as:
- Business Education Link....to foster business and education relationships
- Legislative Action Council....identifying and taking positions on issues that affect business
- Asian American Business Council.....creating cross-cultural business development
- Membership and Marketing Committee...promoting membership growth and retention
- Ambassador Group....the "cheer leaders" for Cupertino and the Chamber of Commerce
- Cupertino Fall Fest
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Member-to-Member Discounts
Special offers and discounts are mailed with the Chamber monthly newsletter to members in good standing.
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Credibility
Businesses that participate and support the business community are generally seen as businesses that are following appropriate regulatory and compliance requirements, with good business ethics. There is an element of trust when doing business with a chamber member. We will provide you with a plaque that identifies you as a chamber member, a letter of introduction, and you may use the chamber logo to identify yourself as a chamber member on your brochures or in your advertisements.
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Business Advocacy / Economic Development
The Chamber maintains a close working relationship with Cupertino City Government. This can be valuable when a business owner encounters problems in understanding local regulations or is seeking assistance for special business needs. Effectively working to make sure Cupertino is an attractive community to locate a new business or to grow an existing one is an important contribution of the Chamber to insuring we have a healthy local economy.
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Cupertino Business
Our informative monthly newsletter keeps you informed on the local business community and tips to run your business more effectively. New members are profiled, renewing members are recognized. All members have the opportunity to contribute articles related to their business, and also insert flyers that will reach over 600 of Cupertino's businesses and civic leaders.
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Chamber Website
Each chamber member receives a free listing on the website. Website and email links, logo, banner, and other opportunities are also available for a nominal fee.
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Referral Service
The Chamber receives over 3,000 calls a year for referrals to local business products and services. We refer these people exclusively to Chamber members. Hundreds of residents and visitors visit the Chamber office each year. Members are encouraged to use the office as a way of distributing flyers, business cards, or brochures about their business or service.
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Information
The Chamber has a complete Economic Profile that includes information on demographics, projections and other information that is useful for creating a business plan. We have lists on schools, churches, etc. and can provide relocation packets to your new or prospective employees.
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Business After Hours Mixers
A monthly gathering at a local business, or restaurant. A great opportunity to network with fellow professionals. Mixer hosts have an excellent opportunity to showcase their business, and members can donate raffle prizes and will receive recognition for doing so.
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Connect Clubs
An excellent structured networking opportunity to grow your customer base. The purpose of the three weekly Connect Clubs is to expand each member's business contacts through qualified business referrals.
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Chamber Mailing Labels
The most complete listing of Cupertino businesses and community leaders, a complete set of Chamber membership mailing labels is available to members for $25.
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Business Expo
Chamber members have exclusive participation in the Business Expo portion of the summer Art & Wine Festival. This is an opportunity to have a booth that can showcase your business or service to the over 35,000 people who attend the festival.
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Business Directory
Chamber members receive a free listing in The Cupertino Business Guide and Directory, a high quality publication. It is made available to all Cupertino residents, distributed in all relocation packets, placed in all local hotel rooms and is also distributed throughout the year at a number of events and locations. It is used by many to locate products and services.
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Cupertino Map
Members have the exclusive opportunity to advertise in the Chamber's Cupertino Map which is widely distributed to residents, visitors, and local employees.
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Grand Opening Assistance
For new or remodeled businesses the Chamber can help arrange a well publicized ribbon cutting attended by local political and community leaders.
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Relocation Packets
The Chamber sends out Cupertino information packets to people considering relocating to Cupertino. We will, on a monthly basis, provide members with the names and addresses of people who have requested the packet. It's a great source of leads.
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Business Counseling with SCORE
The Service Corp of Retired Executives offers counseling each Friday at the Chamber's office to any business who needs consultations regarding marketing, sales, record keeping or other business concerns.
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Certificates of Origin
Exporting companies can obtain their required Certificates of Origin and Document Certifications from the Chamber. This service is $25 for members and $50 for non-members.
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