About Your Chamber:
The Chamber Mission and Vision
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization joining area businesses and the community for economic growth and well-being of the entire Bay Area.
The Bay Area Chamber is the premier business organization promoting community development through collaboration and leadership.
The primary role of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economic climate, business environment and quality of living throughout the Bay Area.
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What the Bay Area Chamber Can Do for You!
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit business organization with nearly 800 member firms. The Chamber, founded in 1882, provides programs to assist local businesses to grow and prosper. Chamber policy and program development are guided by a 25-member volunteer Board of Directors and implemented by a professional staff. Numerous volunteer committees and task force opportunities exist for interested Chamber members.
Access to Group Programs
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of member benefit opportunities to assist members in meeting the daily challenges of doing business:
• Blue Cross-Blue Shield/Blue Care Network Group Health Insurance
• Accident Fund Insurance Company of America (Worker's Compensation)
• LDMI Telecommunications
• DHL Discounts on Shipping
• Long-term Care Insurance
• Auto & Other Insurance
Opportunities to Promote Your Business
The Chamber is here to help you promote your business throughout the Bay Area:
• Bay Area Business Journal
• Bay Area Chamber Business Directory
• Bay City/Bay County Image Book
• Member business referrals
• Chamber website
• Mailing lists
• Eye Opener Breakfasts
• Business After Hours
• Regional Business Expo
• Chamber Gift Certificates
• Special Events such as Annual Meeting, Golf Outing or Seminars offer valuable business opportunities
Opportunities to Improve Your Business
The Chamber offers a variety of professional development and skills training programs for
employers and employees. They include:
• Sales Leads Roundtable
• Leadership Bay County
• Small business workshops
• Seminars and training programs
• Tours of local businesses
Get Your Voice Heard!
The Chamber acts as a watchdog on city, county, state and national actions that affect
businesses. Your participation in the
Chamber allows us to make a difference in:
• Community & economic development
• Government affairs
• Political action
• Collaborative community efforts
• Education
National and State Resources
The Bay Area Chamber is a member of the Michigan and United States Chambers of Commerce.
We look to both for legislative information and organizational assistance, but our policies and positions on issues are not necessarily the same.
Organizational Affiliations
Commerce One: The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Bay County REALTOR® Association, owns and operates Commerce One. The building, at the corner of Saginaw and Fifth
Streets, is a "One Stop Shopping" source for economic development information in Bay County. Also housed in Commerce One are the Bay City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Downtown Bay City
Management Board and Downtown Development Authority.
