Membership
Why Join Us?
Since 1982, the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce has been at the forefront of representing a vibrant business community. As the City formed and has grown, so has the Chamber, making it one of the most effective business organizations in South Orange County. The Chamber is a non-profit 501(c6) organization that represents businesses and provides valuable benefits and services to its membership.
Increase Your Visibility in the Community
- New Member Profile Announcement in the Chamber’s printed newsletter
- Website Business Profile with a listing & link
- FREE “Noteworthy” Article in the Chamber’s printed newsletter
- Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
- Website Calendar Listing for special events
- 4th of July Pancake Breakfast Displays
Networking & Educational Opportunities
- Networking Breakfast meets the third Friday of every month, except in January. A scripted program assists attendees in connecting with other professionals. Business displays are available to purchase. Reservations Required.
- Business-After-Business Events meets the third Thursday of every other month and is sponsored by 3-4 members.
- Twilight MeetUps are free and hosted at members’ restaurants
- SCORE Workshops are free with reservations and are presented by the City of Laguna Niguel
- Educating Professionals is a free workshop that offers programs to assist businesses
Shop & Dine Local Programs
- Laguna Niguel Community Guide & Business Directory is mailed to ALL homes and businesses in Laguna Niguel and your business will be listed under your business classification
- Shop Laguna Niguel Campaign encourages shopping in our city and with other members
Promotional Opportunities
- Display Area in the Chamber office
- Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Opening, & Anniversary Recognition
- Business Listing in the printed newsletter
- Chamber Facebook Spotlights
- Chamber Website has over 500 unique visitors a month
- Website Directory Listing with free promotional space & link to businesses website
Cost Effective Business Promotion
- Chamber Office Referrals for members’ products and services
- Chamber Members Refer other Chamber members
- Member Testimonials in print and at events
Referrals
- Monthly Chamber Printed Newsletter (Distribution – Approximately 400)
- Weekly Chamber E-mail Advertising with links (Distribution – 1,000+)
- Website Banner Advertising
Advocacy & access to Community Leaders and Elected Officials
- Government Advocacy in support of business legislation
- Monthly Governmental & Community Relations Meetings has speakers, community leaders and elected officials informing attendees about what’s happening in the community
- Other Venues to Meet Area Representatives are at networking events and ribbon cuttings
How Do I Become A Member?
Fill out the application and return with membership dues and administrative fee
Basic Membership Levels
Any individual, corporation, partnership, association or group that is or would like to be actively engaged in business in Laguna Niguel may be eligible for a business membership. Please name a representative for the Directory as your business contact.
BUSINESS LEVEL
Business Level Membership Includes: $275/year
- One-Year Membership
- Variety of Networking Events to Make Valuable Connections
- Use of “Proof of Membership” Logo on your Business Website with a Link to the Chamber*
- Printed and On-Line Newsletter Recognition(at least once a year)
- Discounted Admission to Events
- Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities*
- Committee Involvement Opportunities
- Listing in Printed Directory Mailed to all Homes & Businesses in Laguna Niguel (29,000+ Distribution)
- Listing in Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce Website Directory with your Membership Classification, Promotional Space and Link to your Website
- Governmental & Community Relations Meetings Offer Opportunities to meet Community Leaders & Elected Officials
- Ribbon Cuttings or Milestone Celebrations for Your Business*
- Promotional Display Areas in Chamber Office*
- Membership Recognition Certificate
- Email Reminders for Events
- Network of Referrals from Chamber Members*
- Membership Decal to Display at Your Business*
- Newsletter & Facebook Marketing Opportunities*
- *=Business promotion items
MARKETING LEVEL
Marketing Level Membership Includes: $395/year
- All Business Level Benefits plus
- Excel List of Chamber members
- 2 Additional Category Listings on Website Directory
- Logo & Link in the E-Newsletter for One Month
- Banner AD in weekly E-Newsletter
- 1 Breakfast Display
- Enhanced Website Directory Listing with an Image or Logo
NETWORKING LEVEL
Networking Level Membership Includes: $450/year
- All Business Level Benefits
- 5 Regular Networking Breakfast Admissions
- 5 After-Hours Mixer Admissions
- 10 Opportunity Drawing Tickets
EXECUTIVE LEVEL
Executive Level Membership Includes: $675/year
- All Business Level Benefits
- All Regular Networking Breakfast Admissions
- All After-Hours Mixers Admissions
- 20 Opportunity Drawing Tickets
- Excel List of Chamber Members
- 2 Additional Category Listings on Website Directory
- Logo & Link in the E-Newsletter for One Month
- Banner AD in weekly E-Newsletter
- 1 Breakfast Display
- Enhanced Website Directory Listing with an Image or Logo
NON-PROFIT
For qualified charitable organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) or Section 501(c)(6) of the IRS Code. Includes: $210/year
- All Business Membership Level Benefits
- One Representative listed on all promotional material
COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
Individuals not representing a business or non-profit organization are eligible for community membership. Includes: $110/year
- Business Membership Level Benefits without Business Promotion
CHAIR’S CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
For even more exposure, Chair’s Circle Sponsor Levels benefit your business with constant exposure: Recognition at monthly networking events, listings in special event programs, and your logo in the monthly newsletter, on a sponsor sign that is at events, on the homepage of the Chamber’s website with a link, in the weekly e-news blasts with a link – just to name a few…
ENTREPRENEUR SILVER
Entrepreneur (Silver) Level Membership Includes: $1,000/year
- All business Level Benefits
- All Regular Networking Breakfast Admissions
- All Business-After-Business Admissions
- 30 Opportunity Drawing Tickets
- 4th of July Banner Sponsor + 2 Admissions
- Excel List of Chamber Members
- 2 Additional Category Listings on Website Directory
- Logo & Link in the E-Newsletter for One Month
- 1 Breakfast Display
- Enhanced Website Directory Listing with an Image or Logo
- 2 Consecutive Banner ADS in weekly E-Newsletter
- Chamber Facebook Business of the Week (once a year)
- Logo on Sign at Chamber Events
- Logo on Sign in Chamber Office
- Logo on Website Home Page
- Logo in Printed Newsletter
- Business Name in E-Newsletter with Hot Link
- Logo in Community Guide & Business Directory
- 1 Feature Article in Printed Newsletter (250 words)
- 1/8 page Print AD in Newsletter for One Month
- 1 Month E-Newsletter AD with Hot Link
- 1 Month Website AD with Hot Link
SELECT GOLD
Select (Gold) Level Membership includes: $2,500/year
- All business Level Benefits
- All Regular Networking Breakfast Admissions
- All Business-After-Business Admissions
- 30 Opportunity Drawing Tickets
- 4th of July Banner Sponsor + 4 Admissions
- Excel List of Chamber Members
- 2 Additional Category Listings on Website Directory
- Logo & Link in the E-Newsletter for One Month
- 1 Breakfast Display
- Enhanced Website Directory Listing with an Image or Logo
- 3 Consecutive Banner ADS in weekly E-Newsletter
- Annual Meeting Sponsor at the $100 level
- Chamber Facebook Business of the Week (once a year)
- Logo on Sign at Chamber Events
- Logo on Sign in Chamber Office
- Logo on Website Home Page
- Logo in Printed Newsletter
- Business Name in E-Newsletter with Hot Link
- Logo in Community Guide & Business Directory
- 2 Feature Article in Printed Newsletter (250 words)
- 1/4 page Print AD in Newsletter for One Month
- 2 Month E-Newsletter AD with Hot Link
- 2 months Website AD with Hot Link
PREMIUM PLATINUM
Premium (Platinum) Level Membership includes: $5,000/year
- All business Level Benefits
- All Regular Networking Breakfast Admissions
- All Business-After-Business Admissions
- 30 Opportunity Drawing Tickets
- 4th of July Banner Sponsor + 6 Admissions
- Excel List of Chamber Members
- 2 Additional Category Listings on Website Directory
- Logo & Link in the E-Newsletter for One Month
- 1 Breakfast Display
- Enhanced Website Directory Listing with an Image or Logo
- 4 Consecutive Banner ADS in weekly E-Newsletter
- Installation Event Sponsor at the $250 level
- Annual Meeting Sponsor at the $100 level
- Event Facilitator/Speaker
- Chamber Facebook Business of the Week (once a year)
- Logo on Sign at Chamber Events
- Logo on Sign in Chamber Office
- Logo on Website Home Page
- Logo in Printed Newsletter
- Business Name in E-Newsletter with Hot Link
- Logo in Community Guide & Business Directory
- 3 Feature Article in Printed Newsletter (250 words)
- 1/2 page Print AD in Newsletter for One Month
- 3 Month E-Newsletter AD with Hot Link
- 3 months Website AD with Hot Link
ELITE DIAMOND
Elite (Diamond) Level Membership includes: $10,000/year
- All business Level Benefits
- All (X5) Regular Networking Breakfast Admissions
- All (X5) Business-After-Business Admissions
- 30 Opportunity Drawing Tickets
- 4th of July Banner Sponsor + 10 Admissions
- Excel List of Chamber Members
- 2 Additional Category Listings on Website Directory
- Logo & Link in the E-Newsletter for One Month
- 1 Breakfast Display
- Enhanced Website Directory Listing with an Image or Logo
- 5 Consecutive Banner ADS in weekly E-Newsletter
- Mayor’s State of the City Sponsor at the $2,500 level
- Installation Event Sponsor at the $250 level
- Annual Meeting Sponsor at the $100 level
- 4th of July Pancake Breakfast Display
- Event Facilitator/Speaker
- Chamber Facebook Business of the Week (once a year)
- Logo on Sign at Chamber Events
- Logo on Sign in Chamber Office
- Logo on Website Home Page
- Logo in Printed Newsletter
- Business Name in E-Newsletter with Hot Link
- Logo in Community Guide & Business Directory
- 4 Feature Article in Printed Newsletter (250 words)
- 1 page Print AD in Newsletter for One Month
- 6 Month E-Newsletter AD with Hot Link
- 6 months Website AD with Hot Link