Black Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Vallery
Mission
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to economically empower and develop the African-American as well as underserved communities.
Benefits of Membership
- Bay Area Black Yellow Pages. As a member you will be automatically upgraded to an extended listing in the annual “Bay Area Black Yellow Pages”(BABYP) and the BayAreaBlackYellowPages.com website. This extended listing is a bold print listing that allows you to add URL, email contact, fax #, contact name and be listed in multi categories (if applicable) to the Directory FREE of charge ($150 value). The BABYP is distributed throughout the Bay Area. In addition, directory advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available.
- Business Referrals. One of the great benefits is our referral service. The Black Chamber receives numerous calls for various referrals. It is our policy to refer our small business members first.
- Business Plan Development/Financial Planning. The Black Chamber offers classes and assistance in developing business plans. In addition, the Black Chamber/ through the City of San Jose’s Revolving Loan Fund and other member banks, offers assistance with securing small business loans.
- Database Marketing Access. As a small business member you have access to market or direct sale your product to both our “E” and physical databases. Our database contains a listing of people who have strong ties and are associated with the Silicon Valley African American community. At no additional charge, twice a year you can distribute email from your company to our “E” database list that currently boasts 2,000+ people. In addition, for a nonminal fee (.04 per label) if requested we will provide you with pre-printed mailing labels comprised of all or part of the BABYP listing companies and organizations.
- Discounts. As a business you have the opportunity to be a member of our “Discount Membership Program”.
- Affordable Advertising. As a member, you can advertise at a very affordable rate in our monthly newsletter.
- The Incubator Program. The Incubator Program is designed for new entrepreneurs and we support them by providing low cost office space located in our facility and access to basic office and administrative services. Specifically, we offer separate self contained partially furnished office units (not cubicles) reserved exclusively for start–up businesses and for each unit, there is 24 hour office access under their own lock and key. We also pay utilities and provide access to our conference room. All of these services are offered for the nominal fee of only $300.00 a month.
- Minority Business Certification. We provide assistance in obtaining certification with many agencies, including the City of San Jose, to get your business properly added in databases for minority contracts.
- And More
Cost
- Individual Membership – $100
- Small Business Membership – $250
- Corporate Membership – $1,000
Chinese American Chamber of Commerce – Santa Clara
Mission
- To Present a strong unified voice of local Chinese American businesses and professions.
- To Organize, assist and further the development of Chinese-American businesses in the Bay Area, especially in the Santa Clara Valley. Businesses include those in the retail, financial, wholesale, professional, industrial and marketing fields.
- To Cultivate and secure positive Chinese-American business participation in community affairs.
- To elevate the standing of Chinese-American businesses in the community.
Benefits of Membership
- Represent business to communicate with Government Agencies
- Assist members in communicating with the Chinese Consulate Office
- Assist restaurant members in communicating with the Health Department
- Discount rate for CACC members to join San Jose Chamber
- Initial Tax Consultation
- Free Notary Service
- Free Initial Legal Consultation
- Free Insurance Consultation
- Local Merchant Discount
- Networking & Referrals
Cost
- Individual – $60
- Business – $100
- Incorporation – $180+
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Santa Clara County
Mission
To promote and assist Filipino American Businesses and those wanting to do business with the Philippines.
Benefits of Membership
- New member welcome package and membership card.
- Member to member discounts and offers.
- Complimentary/Discounted Admissions to Chamber Events.
- Complimentary Subscription to Chamber E-Newsletter
- Complimentary Business Listing on Chamber Business Directory
- Access to Business Seminars and Workshops
- Access to Community Partnership Events
- New Member Spotlight at Upcoming Chamber Mixer Event
- Business and Trade Information & Referral
- Small Business Assistance
- Invitation to “Members Only” Events
- Employment Referral
- Community Outreach
Cost
- Individual – $100
- Business – $250
- Incorporation – $500
Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mission
GSJHCC is a 501c(6) non-profit California organization incorporated in January 2003. GSJHCC’s mission is to provide programs and services that enable its members to do business globally. GSJHCC is comprised of micro, small, medium and multinational businesses from different nationalities and whose businesses are spread out through out the United States and the world. GSJHCC has developed an environment for entrepreneurs and small business owners to go global and create jobs for communities and wealth for themselves. GSJHCC does so by providing training, networking opportunities and organizing trade missions.
Benefits of Membership
- Access to a network of over 10,000 entrepreneurs, small, medium and transnational businesses around the world.
- Discounted rates for our top rated networking events; our networking luncheons and capitalist breakfasts are well known around the world
- Access to US Federal agencies such as the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (www.opic.gov), EXIM Bank (www.exim.gov) , SBA International department (www.sba.gov). These agencies provide you access to different levels of international trade finance
- Access to contracting opportunities with the US Federal Government through agencies such as the US Trade Development Agency (www.ustda.gov) , the US Agency for International Development (www.usaid.gov), and the Minority Business Development Agency (www.mbda.gov) among others.
- Access to contracting opportunities with our multinational partners such as Johnson & Johnson (www.jnj.com), Deustche Messe (www.messe.de) , and Citibank (www.citibank.com)
- Access to our top rated training in international trade and finance provided by our partners and experienced members
- Invitation to our trade missions around the world including trade missions to the Americas Competitiveness Forum (http://trade.gov/competitiveness/acf/) , Hannover Messe (www.hannovermesse.de), and other official trade missions with the US Department of Commerce (www.export.gov) and the International Trade Administration (www.ita.gov)
Cost
- GSJHCC Membership – $1000
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mission
The mission of the Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Silicon Valley is to maximize Hispanic business and economic development of Silicon Valley by serving as an advocate and resource for its members, business owners, professionals, students and the community in general by being the premier voice for Hispanic and minority businesses.
Benefits of Membership
For Individuals & Small Businesses with 1 to 4 employees
- Certificate of Membership Discounts on Workshops (pays for network groups and mixers)
- Discounts on Office supplies, rental cars and more
- One year free listing online Chamber Directory
For Small Businesses with 5 to 25 employees
- Certificate of Membership
- Discounts on Workshops
- Discount on network groups (25%off)
- Free admission to mixers
- Discounts on Office supplies, rental car and more
- Discount on Commercial Banking and Line of Credit
- Free listing online Chamber Directory with links to e-mail and web site
For Businesses with 26 to 50 Employees
- Membership Plaque
- Discounts on Workshops
- Discount on network groups (50% off)
- Free admission to mixers
- Discounts on Office supplies, rental car and more
- Free listing online Chamber Directory with links to e-mail and web site and corporate banner or logo.
- 4 extra memberships for corporate employees
- Opportunity to host business mixers
- Membership Plaque
For Businesses with over 50 Employees
- Membership Plaque
- Discounts on Workshops
- Free network groups
- Free admission to mixers
- Discounts on Office supplies, rental car and more
- Free listing online Chamber Directory with links to e-mail and web site and corporate banner or logo.
- Membership identification card for each member
- 10 extra memberships for corporate employees.
- Opportunity to host business mixers
Cost
- Individual Membership – $100
- Small Business Membership – $250
- Executive Membership – $500
- Corporate Membership – $1,000
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mission
As the region’s leading voice of business since 1886, the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce speaks on issues of importance to businesses across the Santa Clara Valley. Our membership ranges from large Fortune 500 firms to small, family-owned businesses. They share a common understanding: protecting and improving the Silicon Valley business climate is the key to our future economic prosperity.
Benefits of Membership
- More than 100 events during the year provide opportunities to connect with SiliconValley’s premier businesses and successful businesspeople like yourself.
- Seminars and workshops provide information targeted to increase your business’s bottom line and give you an edge on the competition.
- The chamber’s website and Business Referral Network make more than 90,000 referrals a year to members.
- Chamber discount programs shave dollars off your business expense.
- Chamber print and web publications offer a wide choice of marketing opportunities that can meet any size budget.
- Up-to-date information on business news and trends through chamber’s print and online media.
- Access to public policy and advocacy activities to represent your business interests to government.
Cost
- 1-5 Employees – $500
- 6-10 Employees – $550
- 11-20 Employees – $750
- 21-40 Employees – $1,000
- 41-100 Employees – $1,500
- 101+ Employees – Call