Membership is a SMART Choice

Outstanding Member Benefits

• Member-To-Member Discounts There's no charge to offer discounts to other Chamber members - direct new customers to your business - 24 hours a day!

• Car Sharing Discounts Take advantage of discounted access to short-term car sharing services offered by Chamber members City Car Share or ZipCar, their automated programs makes cars available on a per-hour basis. Members gain the benefits of a private car including insurance without the costs and responsibilities of ownership.

• Office Products Register with the Office Depot Discount Program-members save 15% to 25% annually on Office Supplies, Technology, Furniture, Promotional Items, Print and Copy, and Private Brands. Members will also receive next-day delivery and monthly reports to monitor expenses. Shop online or at the local store.

• Fitness Clubs Get a discount on your membership at Club One at City Center or Mariner Square Athletic Club in Alameda - stay fit and healthy, keep your employees healthy too!

• Access To Health Care through the following Chamber member business - Alameda Alliance for Health; Alta Bates Summit Medical Center; Blue Cross of California; Children's Hospital & Research Center of Oakland; Health Net, Inc.; Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.; and Nationwide Health Plan.

• Notary Public Service Members can obtain Notary Public services at the Chamber, by appointment during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed between noon and 1p.m.)

• Networking For Business Success Relationship building, education and for advancement through monthly mixers, orientation breakfasts, and selected special events.

• Training For Business Growth Education, training and advancement opportunities available through our business workshops and seminars.

• Oakland Business Review The Chamber's award-winning monthly publication, sent free of charge to all members ($100 annual value).

• Weekly Email Updates Only our Members receive important and timely news and event updates via email every Tuesday.

• Free Website Link Online exposure and outreach for new clients and customers. A free link to member business website.

• Free Dictionary Listing Members are listed in the Chamber's annual Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide and at our online Member Directory.

• Advertising & Marketing Only Chamber members can purchase advertising in Oaklnad Business Review, on the Chamber website, or via exclusive email sent to active members.

• Conference Room / Board Room Reservation Only Chamber members can reserve use of the Chamber conference room and/or Board Room for meetings, conferences, or presentations - free - upon availability during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays only.

• Private Consultations Members can schedule a private meeting with the Chamber president and staff on issues affecting their business, and/or strategize about ways to improve the bottom line revenue.

• Names In The News Members can publish special recognition or company news (address or phone change, announce a new staff member, award recipient) free of charge in this regular column of the Oakland Business Review.

• Committee Participation Play an active role in the development and future of Oakland - Join a Chamber committee!

• Join OakPAC The Chamber's Political Action Committee (a separate entity). Members can add their voice to the discussion about our elected officials and measurements that affect our city and area.