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Contra Costa County Edition, May 15, 2016
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Maximize the "Merry Mixing Month of May"
Go and mix ...
at the
Contra Costa County
Chambers of Commerce
Need a new client? Go to a mixer!
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| Some of What's In This Issue |
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So who is mixing it up this week?
- Antioch: Ribbon Cutting
- Bay Front: Quarterly Sunrise Networking Mixer
- Bay Front: Food Truck Thursday
- Concord: Business After Hours Mixer
- Discovery Bay: Community Crime and Safety Evening
- Discovery Bay: Discovery Bay Boat Show
- El Cerrito: Monthly Luncheon
- Hispanic Chamber: "Launch Your Next Big Move!" Women's Leadership Conference
- Lafayette: SOLD OUT 2017 Taste of Lafayette
- Martinez: Chamber Mixer
- Pittsburg: Empowering Ladies in Leadership
- Pleasant Hill: Pleasant Hill Farmer's Market
- Richmond: Shores Marketing Workshops
- San Ramon: Third Thursday Mixer
- Walnut Creek: Installation Breakfast & UXL Awards
- Walnut Creek: Ribbon Cutting
Mixing
will Increase your business.
The Chamber Link is where you plan on it!
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So who is mixing it up next week?
- Antioch: Chamber Business Mixer
- Antioch: Antioch's State of the City
- Concord: Concord Business Insight Tour
- Discovery Bay: Small Business Advocacy 101: How to Make Your Voice Heard By Policymakers
- Discovery Bay: After Hours Business Mixer
- Hispanic Chamber: H5C Networking Group
- Lafayette: Chamber Mixer
- Pleasant Hill: 680 Networking Groups
- Pleasant Hill: Pleasant Hill Farmer's Market
- Richmond: Chamber Business Mixer
- Richmond: Shores Marketing Workshops
- San Ramon: 2017 San Ramon Art and Wind Festival
- 28th annual Bay Area KidFest at Mt. Diablo High School, Concord.
Mixing
will Increase your business.
The Chamber Link is where you plan on it!
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Walnut Creek: 2017 Installation Luncheon & UXL Awards at Scott's Grill occurs on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:30am to 1:30pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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The Economics of Cannabis in Vallejo
May 17
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| PHILLIPS 66 San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo |
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International Trade Luncheon with China Consulate General Rep, May 18
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| Advertise with The Chamber Link |
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Pleasant Hill: Pleasant Hill Farmer's Market occurring every week on Saturday at 9:00am to 1:00pm thru Saturday, November 11, 2017
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Business Excelerator ThinkTank
May 19
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| West & Associates, A PC |
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West & Associates, A PC
2815 Mitchell Drive, Suite 209
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Tel: 925.-262.-2220
Fax: 925.-262-.2205
E-mail: info@westpatentlaw.com
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Walk of Honor For Our Veterans
May 20
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Discovery Bay: Discovery Bay Boat Show at Discovery Bay Marina occurring each day at 12:00pm to 7:00pm beginning Friday, May 19, 2017 and ending Sunday, May 21, 2017
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Strawberry Festival
May 20 & 21
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Bay Area...Who Do you Know??
May 24 |
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Concord: Concord Business Insight Tour at Concord Senior Center occurs on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Darya S. Druch, Attorney at Law
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Sometimes - you just need some help!
Bankruptcy is an option
I have been a full time bankruptcy attorney since 1988 working in all fields of bankruptcy. My firm's focus is on giving excellent and personalized care to all bankruptcy seekers.
Is Bankruptcy Right for You? Don't Be Afraid To Call!
Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13
Alameda County:
One Kaiser Plaza, Suite 1010
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: 510-465-1788
Contra Costa County:
2 Bates Blvd., Suite D
Orinda, CA 94563
Tel: 925-258-1200
Free Initial Confidential Consultation
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Antioch: Antioch's State of the City at Antioch Community Center. occurs on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Bay Area KidFest in Downtown Concord
May 27, 28 & 29
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3rd Annual Burger & Brew Fest
May 27
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that San Ramon: 2017 San Ramon Art and Wind Festival at San Ramon Central Park occurring each day at 11:00am to 6:00pm beginning Sunday, May 28, 2017 and ending Monday, May 29, 2017
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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CJS Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Inc.
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Fire Sprinkler Inspection
Tenant Improvements
"The facility owner is required to have the automatic fire sprinkler system tested quarterly."
CJS Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Inc. is the leader in inspections and specialty repairs.
(925) 395-7639
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Business Runway 2017 - The Rising "Gig" Economy and What it Means for Your Business, May 31
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Pleasant Hill: "Wine at the Plaza" Summer Concert Series at Downtown Plaza in Pleasant Hill between Sweet Tomatoes & JACK'S Restaurant & Bar occurring on the first Thursday in the month at 6:00pm to 8:30pm beginning Thursday, June 1, 2017 and ending Monday, September 25, 2017
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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| Dynamic Office & Accounting Solutions |
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connecting the right career opportunities to the right people
temporary as well as direct hire staffing and placement solutions
Candidates:
see our Hotlist of immediate job openings > Employers: let us exceed your expectations> |
Rock the Plaza - Summer of Love Concert Series
4 Fridays in June |
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Discovery Bay: Summer Jam at Discovery Bay Community Center occurs on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center
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Book your next corporate event at the
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center,
centrally located in the beautiful hills of Lafayette.
The Memorial Center is an award-winning modern building
available for Corporate/Private/Wedding events.
Upon entering, you will find yourself in a large central gallery running most of the length of the building. Flanked on one side by a glass wall overlooking Mt. Diablo and by the event rooms on the other. It's easily accessible from Highway 24 and the Lafayette Bart Station. There are four (4) room sizes with capacity for groups of 20 up to 300. Full bar and state of the art kitchen available. We also offer a complete list of caterers and vendors for you to choose from to make your event special.
For more information, contact the Events Manager @ 925-283-1153.
* Experienced Event Management Staff
* 5ft Round or 6ft Rectangle Tables
* Chairs
* Wi-Fi Access
* Audio Access
* Patio Access
* Full Parking lot with street parking
* Full Bar
* Easels
* Projector Rental
* Full Commercial Kitchen
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Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival
June 3 & 4
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Alameda County Fairgrounds VIP Parties at the Track
June 16 thru July 9 |
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30th Anniversary Golf Tournament
June 5
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The Power of Video Marketing
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Video marketing is rapidly increasing in prevalence and importance, especially on social media. A survey conducted last year by video production company Wyzowl found that 87% of businesses that use video use it on social media, and 78% of them believe it to be effective.
If you're still stuck in the still image era, you're falling behind your competitors in the way you present your company to its target audiences. Let's look at how easy it is to adopt video into your marketing strategy.
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Bay Front-Chamber Launch Party
June 5
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Walnut Creek First Wednesdays Street Fest!
April thru October
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Mark Your Calendars for this EXCITING 2017 Line-Up!
April 5 / May 3 / June 7 / July 5 /
August 2 / September 6 / October 4
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2017 Rising Stars Youth Leadership Gala
June 9
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Beware of This CEO Fraud Scam
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By Jason Iverson of
Small Business Website Primer
The Internal Revenue Service has identified a phishing scam, called the CEO Fraud Scam, in which a criminal impersonates a company executive, and subsequently requests that human resources or payroll send over sensitive employee information.
Read more >
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4th Annual Endive Experience
June 10
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Women In Technology Summit
June 11 thru 13 |
The WITI Summit, June 11-13, San Jose, is the global gathering of tech-savvy women.
Use code WOMEN for $200
discount.
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Patriots Jet Team Foundation Golf Classic Tournament
June 12
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| Waters Moving & Storage |
You've seen our moving trucks all over the Bay Area.
But did you know we handle your storage too?
Chamber Members:
1 month
FREE STORAGE
with purchase of moving services
More Info>
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| FYI |
Opportunity Junction is a non-profit organization that fights poverty by helping low-income Contra Costa adults gain the skills and confidence to support themselves and their families. See Opportunity Junction's Calendar >
Do you have an FYI for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com |
Doggie Day in the Park
June 17
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2017 Danville Summerfest
June 17 & 18
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Travel Savings Vortex™
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Questions? Call Niya Trapps at (925) 961-2832
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Martinez: King of the County BBQ and Music Festival at Martinez Waterfront Park occurring each day at 11:00am to 7:00pm beginning Saturday, June 17, 2017 and ending Sunday, June 18, 2017
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Danville: 1st Annual JaviStrong54 Golf Tournament at Blackhawk Country Club occurs on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11:00am to 7:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Danville: 2017 Aloha Golf Classic at Blackhawk Country Club occurs on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 9:30am to 7:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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| Málaga Corp. Communications Team |
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Pleasant Hill: Blues & Brews Festival 2017 at Pleasant Hill Park occurs on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm and on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Crockett: Sugartown Festival and Street Faire at Downtown Crockett occurs on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 11:00am
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Multiple Chambers Mega Mixer at Crown Plaza Hotel, occurs on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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Be "In the Know"
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- View Chamber events area-wide
- Download events to your own calendar
- Set Reminder by email
- Post events on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn !!!
Mixing will Increase your business.
The Chamber Link is where you plan on it!
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On The Calendar
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Announcing that Bay Front: Hercules Golf Classic at Franklin Canyon Golf Course occurs on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:30am to 6:00pm
Do you have an item for us to consider publishing in this newsletter? Email NewsDesk@TheChamberLink.com
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The Chamber Link Serves 100+
Sponsor Chambers of Commerce |
Since 2009, The Chamber Link has grown to serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers of Commerce.
If your chamber is not yet a sponsor, please ask your chamber's management to read this>
Below are our Sponsor Chambers... |
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| Sponsor Chambers of The Chamber Link |
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Business Advertising and Sponsorship
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Resource for Businesses
If you have ever pondered sponsoring or advertising with The Chamber Link - consider this:
Our periodic email newsletter (
see recent newsletters >) reaches members of ALL of your county's Chambers of Commerce!
We send out 5 areas editions twice per month -
imagine your message going to your choice of areas:
- Alameda County - over 11,000 recipients.
- Contra Costa County - over 10,000 recipients.
- North Bay (Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma Counties) - over 9,000 recipients.
- Greater Sacramento Area - over 9,000 recipients
- New!!! Greater Silicon Valley Area
What would it mean for your business if your logo and message were to be seen by these thousands of great business contacts?
Only The Chamber Link has access to such great recipients: members from all of the area's Sponsor Chambers of Commerce! Our Sponsor Chambers empower us to send our email newsletter to their members.
We now serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers and their members with our area-wide calendar and our email newsletter.
Whether you have a repetitive brand building need, event seats to fill or a special message to broadcast, we offer unprecedented Business-to-Business (B2B) visibility for your advertisement.
Contact David de Leeuw at
David@TheChamberLink.com or call him at 925.817.7808 for advertising info - whether for one-time, a month or longer term.
We call our regular advertisers, "Sponsors."
Sponsorship is a great advertising value for just about any budget. We have Enterprise, Commerce, Small Business and Non-Profit programs.
You'll be in great company -
see current sponsors >
For the area(s) they select, Sponsors get:
- Article/Ad in email newsletter - unlimited changes from edition to edition
- Logo on email newsletter sponsor parade
- Logo on The Chamber Link's website rotating block - top right of website
- Logo on Area-wide Calendar's sponsor parade
- Logo on Sponsor Businesses page
- Logo on Featured pages sponsor parade
- Ads and logos click thru to Sponsor's website - or if preferred - to a custom page on The Chamber Link's website
- Custom service - ad design based on Sponsor's instruction
- Month-to-month agreement - no long term contracts
If you have any questions that you want us to answer before moving forward, please email David de Leeuw at
David@TheChamberLink.com or call him at 925.817.7808
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| Sponsor Chambers of The Chamber Link |
About The Chamber Link
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Resource for Chamber Members
The Chamber Link has been of service since 2009 in Contra Costa County, Alameda County, the North Bay, the Greater Sacramento Area and most recently in the Greater Silicon Valley Area.
Sponsored by 100+ Chambers of Commerce, The Chamber Link features area-wide calendars with all Chambers of Commerce mixers, as well as events selected by the Sponsor Chambers for announcement.
Chamber members will like the website's calendars - because they are a one-stop resource for viewing all of the area-wide Chambers of Commerce mixers for planning. You can print or download specific events to your calendar. You can even have The Chamber Link email you a reminder!
Additionally, The Chamber Link sends a twice-monthly newsletter by email, informing you of upcoming area-wide events by the Chambers of Commerce.
Please sign up for our newsletter here >
For businesses wanting to advertise to thousands of business contacts area-wide -
view our advertising/sponsorship info >
We hope The Chamber Link will prove to be a valuable tool for your business. Please visit the website often and let us know what you think.
If your Chamber of Commerce is not yet a Sponsor Chamber, please ask your Chamber's management to contact
David de Leeuwby email: David@TheChamberLink.com
or by phone 925.817.7808
There is no charge for Chambers to join us.
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| Sponsor Chambers of The Chamber Link |
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Chamber Sponsorship
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Resource for Chambers of Commerce
Since 2009, The Chamber Link has grown to serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers in Northern California. Our chambers have enjoyed this boost to their mixer and event exposure.
With our online calendars, featured pages and email newsletters, The Chamber Link:
Lists ALL chambers mixers and promotes mixer attendance
Promotes special events of our Sponsor Chambers
Encourages 'cross-pollination' by attracting high quality, active chamber members to consider joining additional Chambers of Commerce
Adds value to Chamber of Commerce membership
The heart-and-soul of The Chamber Link is the area-wide calendar. Please take a look!
Becoming a Sponsor Chamber is FREE
Who Sponsors The Chamber Link?
100+ Chambers are
There is no charge to be a Sponsor Chamber!
You control your content. You may add, delete or edit all of your Chamber's events on our easy to use calendar.
If time is an issue - just tell us the events you want to add and we will do it for you.
Besides mixers - you may add other events to broadcast to Chamber of Commerce members area-wide! Expos, Ribbon-cuttings, Festivals, Networking Clubs, Special Events. The decision to include an event is yours.
The medium we use to broadcast The Chamber Link to the members is a twice-monthly e-mail newsletter via Constant Contact. Many Chambers are familiar with Constant Contact and use it themselves to communicate with their members. Rest assured that we honor all opt-outs. Also, we never sell or otherwise transfer our lists to any outside party.
As a Sponsor Chamber - you may also send us news items (either Chamber news or member news) for publication on our web site or distribution in our emails. These promotions are usually free to the chambers for the first year or two and thereafter a very nominal price may be asked for that service. Calendar entry of events will always be free.
If you choose to not be a Sponsor Chamber - as a free service, we will still update the Calendar with your evening mixers (evening mixers only) as published on each Chamber's website.
We invite you to take a moment to review what Chamber managements and members are saying about The Chamber Link.
See Kudos >
If you have any questions that you want us to answer before moving forward, please email David de Leeuw at
David@TheChamberLink.com
or call him at 925.817.7808
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| Sponsor Chambers of The Chamber Link |
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Chamber Sponsorship
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Resource for Chambers of Commerce
Since 2009, The Chamber Link has grown to serve 100+ Sponsor Chambers in Northern California. Our chambers have enjoyed this boost to their mixer and event exposure.
With our online calendars, featured pages and email newsletters, The Chamber Link:
Lists ALL chambers mixers and promotes mixer attendance
Promotes special events of our Sponsor Chambers
Encourages 'cross-pollination' by attracting high quality, active chamber members to consider joining additional Chambers of Commerce
Adds value to Chamber of Commerce membership
The heart-and-soul of The Chamber Link is the area-wide calendar. Please take a look!
Becoming a Sponsor Chamber is FREE
Who Sponsors The Chamber Link?
100+ Chambers are
There is no charge to be a Sponsor Chamber!
You control your content. You may add, delete or edit all of your Chamber's events on our easy to use calendar.
If time is an issue - just tell us the events you want to add and we will do it for you.
Besides mixers - you may add other events to broadcast to Chamber of Commerce members area-wide! Expos, Ribbon-cuttings, Festivals, Networking Clubs, Special Events. The decision to include an event is yours.
The medium we use to broadcast The Chamber Link to the members is a twice-monthly e-mail newsletter via Constant Contact. Many Chambers are familiar with Constant Contact and use it themselves to communicate with their members. Rest assured that we honor all opt-outs. Also, we never sell or otherwise transfer our lists to any outside party.
As a Sponsor Chamber - you may also send us news items (either Chamber news or member news) for publication on our web site or distribution in our emails. These promotions are usually free to the chambers for the first year or two and thereafter a very nominal price may be asked for that service. Calendar entry of events will always be free.
If you choose to not be a Sponsor Chamber - as a free service, we will still update the Calendar with your evening mixers (evening mixers only) as published on each Chamber's website.
We invite you to take a moment to review what Chamber managements and members are saying about The Chamber Link.
See Kudos >
If you have any questions that you want us to answer before moving forward, please email David de Leeuw at
David@TheChamberLink.com
or call him at 925.817.7808
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We hope your week is a fun and productive one!
Sincerely,
David de Leeuw
Publisher
The Chamber Link |
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The Chamber Link is sponsored by 100+ Northern California Chambers of Commerce. Don't forget to add news@thechamberlink.com to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox!
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