The Arroyo Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce provides a number of benefits for their members. The Chamber performs five basic functions for their members:

Create a strong local economy
• Annual Showcase Mixer Business Tradeshow
• Annual 50+ Expo
• Seminars, workshops and business speakers
• Yearly Economic Forecast
• State of the City Address
• Directory listing and link to your business on website
• Monthly business newsletter
• Ribbon cuttings with Chamber Ambassadors

Promote the Community
• Calendar of events on website
• Information services through Chamber office
• Local event promotion
• Beautification program highlights local improvement efforts
• Relocation and information packets

Provide Networking Opportunities
• Monthly membership mixers
• Monthly membership luncheons
• Chamber committees
• Exclusive access to membership lists
• Advertising opportunities
• Annual New Member Breakfast
• Ambassador "Chamber Buddy" program
• "Simply Networking" skills training

Represent the Interests of Business with Government
• The only city-wide organization that exists to represent business interests
• Research, analyze and monitor governmental issues
• Take stands on issues that affect business
• Legislative affairs committee

Take Strong Political Action
• Collective voice on key business issues
• Lobby government on behalf of business
• Disseminate information through Chamber newsletter, e-news broadcasts, meetings, outreach to media
• Legislative Policy Papers to ensure a cohesive message