CATALYST FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
CONVENER OF LEADERS & INFLUENCERS
CHAMPION FOR A STRONGER COMMUNITY
We are your small business headquarters.
Rancho Mirage Chamber continues to make connections, provide access to resources and information.
Advocate throughout the crisis, influence issues that impact your business, collaborate and solve challenges.
We inspire community and sustainability, identify strategic partnerships and represent a recovering business community to become vibrant again!
We are your 3 C’s chamber of choice.
CATALYST for business growth through:
- CONNECTIONS to business prospects, networking opportunities, and relationships in a friendly, referral-based environment.
- ACCESS to business resources, information, and training to support the growth and professional development of businesses and their employees.
- SAVINGS on products & services through deals, promotions and member-only pricing for events.
- Think Local/Shop Small Campaigns and PSAs – Marketing!
- Business Assistance Resources
- Peer & Resource Groups
- Member Discounts & Promotions
- Network-Building Activities
CONVENER of leaders & influencers to promote positive outcomes for local businesses:
- ADVOCACY through representation with elected officials, policy makers, and business leaders on local, regional, state, and federal platforms.
- INFLUENCE over issues that directly impact business.
- COLLABORATIONS of business and community leaders to identify and solve challenges.
- E-Newsletter & Website Communications and Information
- Legislative Engagement
- Business Recovery Alliance
- State of the City & Chamber Events
- Candidates Forums
CHAMPION for a stronger community by helping to:
- INSPIRE smart planning decisions for long-term community sustainability.
- IDENTIFY strategic partnerships for the benefits the business retention and growth, workforce development, charitable giving, and leadership development.
- REPRESENT a vibrant business community.
Governmental Affairs
Veteran Owned Business Programs: Hire our Heroes Job Fair - Annual Awards & Recognition
- Business & Economic Development
- Virtual Job Postings/Digital Employment Opportunities
Membership
- Staffing: sales, retention, surveys
- Commerce & Coffee Meetings: connecting the community
- Annual Business EXPO
Adventures in Rancho Mirage and more for social media - Printed/Online Shop Local Guide expanded reach
Partnerships
- Certified Farmer’s Market at the Atrium (food)
- The River’s Open Air Market (retail)
- Business Recovery Alliance
- City of Rancho Mirage
- Media Firms
- Desert Elite Referral Partners
Veteran Owned Business Programs and Services
- Specialty Pricing on Memberships and Events
- Specialty Listing: Website and in Print
- Special Location in the Lobby for Information
- Hire Our Heroes Job Fair: US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Event
PROGRAMS
Ambassador Program
A group of 15 leaders and Chamber supporters that support our Membership organization as the welcoming arm and event assistance.
Member Orientation
How to use the Chamber to build your business through services, products, and programs. Kickstart with orientation and a plan of involvement.
Networking Power Lunches
Premier networking leads lunch. Gain referrals over a networking lunch with like-minded professionals.
Annual Business Tune-Up
Executive Circle
Package your marketing for the year. The highest sponsorship levels and event participation tailored to your business.
Copy of the Directory
One handed out or mailed free (postage fee after 1st mail).
business connections
Educational Series / Speaker Series
Topical speakers. Networking time available. Self-introductions by all. Contact sheet of attendees available.
Networking Power Lunches
Monthly Mixers
Themed for Hospitality, Non-profits, Entrepreneurs, Emerging Professionals.
Business Expo
Perfect for B2B exposure!
special events
Candidates Forum
Those running for City Council have a platform to share their vision for the city and answer questions created by the local business community.
State of the City Luncheon
Opportunity to hear from the Mayor on the progress of the city, investing in neighborhoods, business successes, additions, and changes.
The Rammys Business Awards and Board Installation
Rancho Mirage’s premier awards dinner and annual Chamber meeting.
Educational Series / Speaker Series
Marketing Summit
Business Expo
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage
Galleri Classic VIP Kick off reception
Chamber Masters Golf Tournament
opportunities
Opportunity to Donate Giveaway Item at Mixers
A great way to advertise is to have someone experience your product or service. This free service gets folds into YOUR business after the mixer.
Photo Opportunity Ribbon Cutting with Shears
Sign up soon for yours and ask staff how to have them at a Power Lunch.
Leadership Opportunities
Ambassador Program, Board of Directors, Committee Leadership and Support.
Educational Series / Speaker Series
Presentation and promotion. Set each place setting and even centerpieces with literature and a 5 minute presentation.
Mixer Host
Welcome the Membership into your business! Our mixers have grown to see 80-100 people and so spaces must accommodate this large networking group of locals. Provide refreshments and make this your marketing event of the year!
Sponsorship at Chamber Events
A variety of levels and promotional opportunities throughout the year are options for every size business.
Expo Booths
Grand Opening Ceremonies
Business Exposure & Marketing
Ribbon Cutting Photo Opportunity
A staff member, the Ambassadors, and members of the City Council welcome the new or relocated or renamed business.
Website Listing with Business Summary
Add onto your business listing or profile a 25-word description about your business.
Brochures Displayed in Lobby (Tri-Fold)
Business Cards Displayed in Lobby
Directory Listing
Make sure your business profile is up to date! News Releases Make sure we are on your press release list. Info@RanchoMirage.org
Referrals–LOTS of Them
We give referrals on a daily, hourly basis – through walk-ins, phone calls, web views, directory, and business card display.
Social Media
LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, photos, events, news, and more keep the members and community aware.
Web Listing
No charge for listing. No charge for links as this is a benefit of membership.
Advertisements in Business Directory/City Guide
17,000 copies printed, mailed, and distributed to all Rancho Mirage residents as well as parts of Palm Desert and Cathedral City, hotels, and members. Online presence as well.
Email Ads
$75 per eblast, $200 for 3, or $400 for 6. You can bank these or run for consecutive weeks.
