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City Council Presentation
January 20, 2010
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Mission Statement
"To aggressively promote business in Palm Springs and
the Coachella Valley by providing effective networking
venues, educational programs, community projects and
legislative advocacy. We will seek to achieve business
growth and prosperity while maintaining our unique
quality of life."
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Established in 1940
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Member Categories
Top 10
Non-Profit Organizations — 10.6%
Restaurants — 9 . 1 %
Accommodations — 7.8%
Retail — 5.3%
Associate Member — 4. 6%
Real Estate — 3. 7%
Advertising & Marketing — 2 . 8%
Art and Art Galleries — 2.5%
Financial Services — 2 . 3%
Insurance — 2.2%
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Member Locations
Palm Springs — 67.3%
Other CV Cities — 22. 8%
Out of the Area — 9.9%
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Decrease in Membership
July 2007 - 997
July 2008 - 950 {- 47 from previous year)
July 2009 - 903 47 from previous year)
Current - 803 100 from beginning of fiscal year)
Down ~20% since July 2007
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Drop Reasons
Top 5 Reasons Membership Was Dropped
7107 - 6/08 7/08 - 6109 7/09 - 11109
Unknown 21 % 15% 7%
No Response 21 % 24% 19%
Not in Budget 15% 29% 45%
Out of Business 12% 16% 11 %
Out of Area 7% 4% 2%
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Events
Breakfast Meetings - nine/year
Monthly Mixers - Business After Hours
Athena Luncheon
Mayor's State of the City Luncheon
Golf Tournament
Business Expo
Installation Gala
Fiesta Days - new in 2010
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Sampling of Benefits
Exclusive ribbon-cutting ceremony
Showcase upcoming specials and events in e-mail blasts to
more than 1 , 500 contacts
Business referrals directly from inquires to the Chamber
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Sampling of Benefits
Chamber members:
• may use our board room for meetings at discounted rates
• receive discounted members-only pricing for all events
• may post job openings on our website at no charge
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Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce
City Council Presentation
January 20, 2010
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