The Solvang Chamber of Commerce is the Small Business Development Center for North Santa Barbara County. The EDC is regional asset for economic vitality in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties, giving businesses, community partners and civic leaders the resources they need to succeed. By leveraging public and private funds, the EDC has become a key player in delivering business consulting, funding and strategic initiatives that support the regional economy.
Member Benefits
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•Enhanced Listings
•Banner Advertising
•Job Postings
•Join Online
•Renew your Membership Online
•Sign up for Seminars and Workshops
•Sign up for our Newsletters.........and more!
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Membership in the Solvang Chamber of Commerce creates opportunities to become involved and enhances your businesses exposure through:
PROMOTION AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
Business Referrals for Chamber Members
Web Presence on Chamber website
Free Basic Listing with a link to your website
Member Directory with business categories
Enhanced Listings and Banner Advertising
Member News on Home Page and Newsletter
Facebook Exposure
Monthly E-Newsletter and Updates
Member and Commuity Information and Events
Advertising Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities for Events and Workshops
Special Events
Sponsored Events to Promote your Business
Ribbon Cuttings and Press Events
Monthly Mixers
Networking Opportunity
Member Business Highlighted at each Mixer
Member to Member Discount Program
Involvement in Committees
Annual Installment Dinner
State of the City Luncheon
Annual Travel Opportunities
CREDIBILITY, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT
Representation: Issue based representation at the City, County and State level.
Economic Development: Representation on the City of Solvang Economic Development Committee to promote, support and strengthen business in Solvang.
Education: Chamber sponsored seminars and workshops on topics that directly affect your business.
Resources: Mentoring and Referrals to valuable business organizations.
Become a Member of the
Economic Development Collaborative
SUPPORTING BUSINESS GROWTH AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Outcome-driven Economic Development
EDC is dedicated to the delivery of four core functions:
- Regional convener, collaborator and strategist on economic development initiatives.
- Retention and growth of our existing business base through business advising, training and lending.
- Business attraction, by promoting our region’s assets, coordinating with cities and other stakeholders for effective response to new business opportunities.
- Entrepreneurship, by networking resources and supporting start-up enterprises.