Small Business
Members. Small business members receive
individual memberships for all current personnel. In
addition to the individual privileges you will receive
the additional services mentioned below.
Wall Plaque. You will receive
one official Black Chamber of Commerce Member wall plaque.
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.
Small Business Membership - $250.00 |
