Benefits of Membership

The Chamber works closely with volunteers and staff to create and deliver programs to help business grow.  You can expand your business and knowledge through opportunities that help you meet and form relationships with Fresno area businesses and civic leaders.

Listed below are the full range of benefits and opportunities available to Chamber members.

Fresno Chamber Program Descriptions:

Membership Mixers - Popular get-togethers where current and potential members can meet, exchange information and talk business in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.  Opportunities exist where you can sponsor a Mixer and promote your business.

Business After Hours -Make contacts, exchange ideas and mingle with other members at the Chamber's most popular networking event.  Book exhibit space or sponsorship to showcase your company.  This event, occurring annually, attracts over 1,000 business leaders from the Fresno area.

Special Events - Meet peers and business leaders at the many Chamber events offered including "A Night Under the Tuscan Stars" Dinner and Auction, Valley Business Conference, Ag Awards Luncheon and many more.

Ambassadors Program - Act as a liaison and serve the Greater Fresno Area Chamber by helping to increase membership retention and involvement in Chamber programs and services.

Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings - Create exposure for your business by having a ribbon cutting/grand opening event. Ambassadors and other members will attend the event and welcome you to the Chamber and business community.  A picture of the event will be displayed in our Chamber Update. 

Listing in Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide- Your company will be listed in our most popular resource, distributed to more than 2,000 companies.

Web Site Referrals - Link to potential customers through the Chamber’s Website. Members receive numerous referrals through the site each year. 

eNews - Weekly e-mail briefing that provides Chamber news and legislative updates on issues affecting the Fresno area business community.

Membership Data File - A directory of all members containing businesses, contact names and addresses.  The data is provided electronically or on CD-ROM in an Excel format. 

Chamber Update - Monthly reports from the Chamber showcasing a report from the Chair and President/CEO.  The publication also features Chamber members, events and legislative issues.  

Committee Access - Increase contacts and help achieve the Chamber's core objectives by serving on our active and influential committees, such as the Business/Education, Ag/Water, Environmental or Marketing & Membership.

Governmental Affairs Council - Network with local elected officials, while assisting in setting the Chamber’s legislative agenda and help shape public policy on issues critical to your business and the region as a whole.

Resources

Small Business Counselors (SCORE) - SCORE provides counseling services to help small businesses succeed.

Business Development Workshops - The Chamber hosts workshops on critical business topics to assist businesses to form, grow and maintain their presence in the Fresno region.

Business Resource Center - The Chamber provides business directories, customized lists and relocation information.

The Business Journal - A three-month subscription of the valley's latest business and economic development news.  This business information will be useful in your business decision making and in improving your competitiveness in the region.

Leadership Programs 

Leadership Fresno - A 10-month exclusive development program to enhance the skills, resources and civic involvement for emerging community leaders.

Image Fresno - A group of individuals that help improve, nurture and preserve the visual beauty of the City of Fresno; in addition to promoting a strong positive attitude.

Business Leaders Trip - A nine-day excursion to explore the business system operations in other cities and how it might be of help to your business.