Other Benefits of Membership Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce NEW RESIDENT RELOCATION PACKET: The Business/Community Information Directory is available to all Chamber businesses or residents at no charge and is mailed to those who request the information for relocation to Mariposa. Chamber Members can also have their business advertisements inserted into the relocation packets for a minimum fee. This is another very inexpensive vehicle to access the initial buying habits of newcomers. TAX DEDUCTIBILITY: Check with your accountant, membership dues and all donations to the Chamber are a deductible business expense. The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization. BUSINESS REFERRAL SERVICE: Each month hundreds of referrals of Chamber business members are given to potential customers in response to inquiries from tourists, those interested in relocating to Mariposa County, the business community and the general public. Click here for printable Membership Form PROMOTIONAL DISPLAYS: Only members can display their cards and promotional materials in the Chamber office exposure to thousands yearly. MEMBERSHIP/CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS MAILING LABELS: Members can obtain complete direct mailing information of over 400 Chamber members along with the multiple Clubs & organizations in Mariposa allowing you to develop a database of business prospects. Their is also use of the Chamber's bulk rate permit. Label sets are available for $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. VALLEY SIERRA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER: SBDC Counseling: Excellent free business advice by SBDC. Free Counseling is available to our Chamber members or anyone who needs assistance in opening a business. Chamber members can participate in a Mystery Shopper program available at no cost to members, designed to help increase business and improve customer relations. BAD CHECK- FRAUD ALERT PROGRAM: Members are given information on this vital service to help protect and assist our merchants if requested. RESOURCE CENTER: Information rescues are available at the Chamber-- examples include community demographics, community calendar of events, business and government listings. ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS: THE Chamber is the voice of the business community in local, county, and state issues representing the business community in problem solving, promoting economic development, etc. The Chamber is continually developing new programs as "Shop Locally" in order to promote businesses. Free Lists Available Mariposa clubs and organizations Public Service Announcement Telephone and Fax numbers for advertising in local newspapers, radio and TV Real Estate Offices Local newspapers addresses, phone numbers and faxes Local churches Lodging establishments Bed & Breakfasts Meeting halls available in Mariposa County Mariposa County Calendar of events Contact information for all levels of government officials Mariposa County Contractors Association Business Owners of Mariposa Members of Your Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce sponsors several special community events each year: Merry Mountain Christmas Festival & Parade Holiday Lighting Celebration and Decorating Contests Buck' n' Bash Rodeo Labor Day Parade Fourth of July Celebration/ Heritage Days Parade Recognition Dinners for community services Bed & Breakfast Tour Sierra Artist Gallery Event Mariposa County Art Council Tour Town Beautification Nitty Gritty City for Mariposa High School Seniors Annual Installation & Membership Dinner. Program includes business of the year, business woman and businessman of the year. Volunteer recognition. Members of Various Committees & Organization YARTS, TAC, Mariposa County Arts Council, Business Owners of Mariposa, Member of Better Business Bureau, Member of California Chamber of Commerce Click here for printable Membership Form MARIPOSA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5158 Hwy 140 P.O. Box 425 Mariposa, CA 95338 Telephone: 209-966-2456 Fax: 209-966-4193 e-mail: commerce@ yosemite.net Web Site: www.mariposa.org Dorothy Kuhnel Executive Director Christine Christie Member Services Coordinator Back