Together We Prosper!

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening our local business community. Our mission is to serve as the catalyst, community, and connector for business success by providing essential resources, networking opportunities, marketing, education, and advocacy.

Why Join Us?

Your Chamber membership is one of the most effective ways to promote your business and contribute to the vitality of our community. As a member, you’ll gain access to a broad network of local businesses and community partners across the Desert Foothills Region.

Together, we foster growth, build connections, and create opportunities for success. Join us, and let’s prosper together!

  • Chambers are Trusted:  81% of US adults agree that their local Chamber is a trusted resource and partner for businesses.   90% feel that their local Chamber has an impact on growing the local economy.
  • Chambers Serve Businesses and Communities:  76% of adult agree that local Chambers are stewards of a strong local economy.  74% believe local Chambers create jobs and promote local community development.  72% believe local Chambers play a key role in addressing community challenges.
  • People Want to Learn More About Their Local Chamber:  70% of US adults wished they knew more about the work their local Chamber does in the community.   Specifically, they are most commonly interested in learning more about the type of impact local Chambers have in their community, more general information about Chambers of Commerce, and which local businesses are members.
– The Harris Poll 2024

WHAT DOES CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEAN TO YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS?

  • Referrals:  Business referrals via phone, e-mail, social media, and walk-ins from the Chamber and the members.

  • Business Card Placement: Opportunity to display your business cards at the Chamber office.

  • Weekly Advertising:  You can place your advertising message in our electronic weekly newsletter. The weekly newsletter (4 PM every Monday) submission must be received by 3 PM on the Thursday before release.

  • Networking Events: Invitation to the Chamber’s monthly networking events. Business breakfast, networking mixers, and more at the member rate.

  • Business Education: Access to business education/tips/consulting. SCORE mentorship.

  • Business Directory:  Your business will be listed in the chamber website Business Directory. Have your logo, contact information, website, and social media links, and up to 125 words describing your business.

  • Website: The website has over 750,000 annual visitors, and over 663,000 pages were viewed last year.

  • Community Guide: Listing in the printed Chamber Community Guide, mail delivered to over 27,000 homes & businesses in the region. Over 500 guides are distributed in both towns’ visitors’ centers and businesses. All active members are listed in the guide, but most members take advantage of having their ad within the guide. Limited ad location and space are available.

  • Community Connection:  The Chambers’ Social Media platforms and connections keep growing through our Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts. The Chamber posts many events, promotions, and pictures from events on those channels. Be connected and use social media to your advantage.

  • Social Media:  The Chamber is active on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. We like your business page as our business page which creates credibility. You can post in our member-only Facebook group. You will also have access to the private Facebook Page that is for members only.

  • Event Calendar:  Opportunity to post any upcoming major events for your business to the public on the Chambers website event calendar.

  • Job Posting:  This opportunity for locals and businesses to see your job posting in the help wanted section of the Chamber website and in the weekly newsletter.

  • Business Services:  There are business relocation tools, state and federal resources, and employee resource handbooks located on the website for your use.

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:  All new, relocated remodeled, or rebranded members can take advantage of this media opportunity. A press release will be created and sent to all the local publications promoting your ribbon cutting before the event and promotions after the event. Social media posts promoting ribbon cutting. Your ribbon cutting will also be listed in the event calendar. Great marketing PR opportunity for your business.

  • Committees:  Opportunity to be part of multiple event committees throughout the year. Advocacy, Philanthropy, Communication, Event, Membership. Great way to meet other members and community leaders.

  • Ambassador Committee:  The ambassadors are the welcoming committee for the Chamber. The committee is responsible for welcoming new members and visitors to Chamber functions as well as promoting networking between all attendees. The committee will provide the Chamber with new ideas for welcoming and promoting goodwill within the Chamber membership. The committee will also promote businesses to join the Chamber of Commerce. Ambassadors facilitate the monthly mixers and breakfasts.

  • Membership Badges:  Every new member will receive a Chamber membership badge. The badges can be picked up at the monthly business breakfast or the Chamber office.

  • Membership Plaque:  All new members will receive a Chamber plaque to proudly display in their place of business. The plaques are handed out at your business for a great photo opportunity or can be picked up at the Chamber office. A great marketing to use and show your support for the Chamber and community.

  • Desert Foothills Leadership Academy:  All members are invited to take part in this fantastic leadership academy that starts in the first quarter of the year. This is a great program to educate local leaders on various components of our communities as well as improve your leadership skills and build bonds with fellow community movers and shakers.

  • Chamber Education Foundation:  The Carefree Cave Creek Education Foundation was established in 2020 and is dedicated to advancing the quality of life in the North Valley through education, leadership, workforce development, and scholarships. The foundation is supported through fundraising and charitable donations.

  • Advocacy:  Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is a member of the EVCCA (East Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance), ACE (Arizona Chamber Execs), W.A.C.E. (Western Association of Chamber Executives), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The EVCCA represents over 5,000 businesses located in Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Carefree, and Cave Creek. ACE is a statewide organization. Members may include every Chamber of Commerce in the state. These organizations, in partnership with your local Chamber, work diligently to represent and advocate for our business community at the state legislative level. The U.S. Chamber is a lobbyist organization on the federal level. Regular communication with our local, county, and state representatives. Members will receive a monthly advocacy report and an annual legislative scorecard.

ADVERTISING/MARKETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

See Member Sponsorship Guide for more information

Members-only Advertising:

  • Web Ad: Your ad message rotates on Chamber Home Page and through 11 other pages throughout the Chamber Website for six months with a link to your website, advertising, or event page. Your message can be changed as often as you like within a six-month period.

Breakfast Sponsor:

  • Your business center stage for 3-4 weeks prior to the breakfast and 1 week after the breakfast.
  • Your logo and links are in weekly newsletter delivered to all subscribers.
  • Your logo and links are on the website calendar of events.
  • Promotion on all the chamber social media platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Pinterest.
  • Place your marketing collateral on all the tables at the event.
  • Welcome address to breakfast attendees (5 minutes at the mic), average attendance of 65 people.
  • Includes 4 tickets to the breakfast you sponsor.

Weekly Newsletter Sponsor:

  • Your business ad is on the top of the weekly newsletter, premium placement.
  • Logo and links in weekly newsletter delivered to all active subscribers (over 2,000/week).

Newsletter Sponsor (Biz Bits and/or Advocacy):

  • Your business ad is on the top of the monthly newsletter, premium placement.
  • Logo and links in a monthly newsletter delivered to all active members.

Ribbon Cutting:

  • All new, relocated, remodeled, or rebranded members will receive their first ribbon cutting at no charge, and one at no charge every 5 continuous years. Should any member wish to have more ribbon cuttings, then they can sponsor a ribbon-cutting ceremony. All ribbon-cutting events will be promoted on all the chamber’s social media channels, in the weekly newsletters, a press release will be distributed after the event for greater exposure to your business.

Monthly Mixer:

  • The after-hours mixers are hosted each month by a different business. The purpose is to provide members with an excellent way to showcase their business and bring members and guests together in a fun and social atmosphere.
  • Informal networking takes place for the first hour of the mixer. The Chamber staff will make announcements and introduce the host. The host is invited to speak for a few minutes to talk about their business. This is an opportunity to highlight what is unique about your organization, introduce your staff and talk about upcoming events or needs you have. The raffle will take place following the introductions and the formal portion of the evening will conclude.
  • The Chamber will announce the host and location of the mixer at the previous month’s breakfast and mixer events. The Chamber will also promote the mixer on the Chamber newsletters, Facebook, and website. The host is encouraged to do the same to maximize the turnout and to invite their customers/clients. All mixer sponsors will receive a promotion 3 weeks prior to the event and 1 week after the event.
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CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES

Evening Mixers are 5:30-7 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at a different member’s business. Check the event page and weekly newsletters for location.  Mixers usually include appetizers, drinks, and an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to “Spin That Wheel!”

Members donate gift baskets for the prize wheel and receive complimentary marketing in the weekly Monday newsletters. Pictures of the winners with the prize will be posted on social media platforms.

Business Breakfast is from 7:30 to 9:00 AM at Harold’s Corral on the last Thursday of every month except November and December (3rd week of the month). RSVP is highly suggested. Save money by pre-registering or pay at the door. Great networking opportunities, breakfast, and education. Don’t forget to bring business cards.

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NETWORKING

  • Monthly Business Breakfast
  • Monthly Evening Mixer
  • Chamber Signature Events
  • Ribbon Cutting

MARKETING

  • Chamber Website: Business Directory, Events, Advertising, and Job Posting
  • Social Media
  • Weekly Newsletter adverts
  • Member Only Advertising privileges

ADVOCACY

Your Voice in Government

The Chamber is the voice of business on local, state, and federal issues that impact our businesses and our quality of life. The Chamber is a member of a variety of Advocacy groups.

JOIN TODAY!

There are so many benefits for members, and, unlike other business organizations, most are included in your base membership investment. The benefits of membership multiply quickly because once a business joins, every employee of yours is a member!