Joining the Chamber
Are You Concerned with Public Safety in Alameda?
According to the Council on Criminal Justice, US property crimes in some areas are escalating. Motor vehicle thefts (+104.3%) and nonresidential burglaries (+5.1%) were higher in the first half of 2023 than they were compared to pre-COVID numbers. Concerns over public safety have begun to percolate in Alameda as well. This is a subject, that while uncomfortable,…
Read MoreDon’t Have Time for Events?
A Chamber Membership Is Worth a Lot More Than That. When I speak to small businesses that have let their membership lapse, they often make it sound like a gym membership. “I didn’t really use it.” What they’re missing when they say that is the behind-the-scenes benefits of chamber membership. Just as your investment grows…
Read MoreWhat in the World Does a Chamber of Commerce Do?
If you walked into a crowded room and asked the question in the title of this article, what would you expect to hear? The chamber of commerce is like the government, right? No, it keeps track of business complaints. No, they’re like greeters for the community. Like the Welcome Wagon. They’re a country club for…
Read More11 Questions to Ask Us to Help You Grow Your Business
Often businesses aren’t sure how to best use their chamber memberships. They understand that chambers are an advocate for business but how do they work and what specifically can they help with? You might just be surprised. Here are a few questions you can ask us to help improve and grow your business (and just…
Read MoreChamber Membership Is One of the Best Business Investments Out There
Have you ever attended an Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance event? If you’re not a member, you’re missing out. Before you say you don’t have the time to attend events, it’s important you know chamber life is not just mixers and ribbon cuttings. Chamber membership is one of the best-kept secrets for free or nearly…
Read More3 Reasons “Businesses of One” Need an Alameda Chamber Membership
If you’re a solopreneur, you’re likely putting in some long hours building your business. Anything that helps you be more productive for a small investment is a necessity for you at this point. You may have thought briefly about the chamber. Perhaps you decided against it because you think it’s for older people who like…
Read MoreWhy Your Parents Were Right About Chamber Membership
Okay, so maybe your parents never told you anything about chamber memberships but we’re sure between one of your parents you learned the following lessons. And you might be surprised how they apply to chamber memberships. You Are the Company You Keep Do you remember this one? Your parents likely told you to be careful…
Read More5 Ways the Alameda Chamber Can Make Your Professional Life Easier
We’re all so busy these days. That’s part of the reason life hacks are so popular. But did you know one of the best professional life hacks is chamber membership? Here’s what you can get out of it to help you do more for your business or professional life with less: Professional Advice When you…
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