What... is the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce?

Your partner for growth!
The Highland Area Chamber of Commerce has served the community of Highland since 1906, making it a better place to live, work and to do business. It is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation of voluntary membership investing its resources to promote programs relevant to members' needs and to support a high quality of life in the community. Special events sponsored by the Chamber in Highland offer opportunities for fellowship and fun, as well as visibility for businesses through sponsorship and advertising.

Where... is your business headed?

We can help!

• The Chamber carries business start-up kits and other useful information for new and growing business.
• We'll keep you in touch with S.C.O.R.E., Small Business Administration and assistance.
• We provide networking, marketing and advertising opportunity to keep your business strong and healthy.
• Our EARS network (Early Alert Retention System) helps us identify and help all new businesses.

Why... should I be a member?

To grow your business! Here are just some of the benefits of being a member of the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce:

• New Business Contacts:
  regular opportunities to meet potential clients or customers.
• Referrals:
  from the Chamber to increase member's business.
• Opportunity:
  through the Highland Chamber City Map, Business Directory, Donations and Special Events.
• Advocacy:
  through the Development and or the Economic and Legislative Committee. Liaison with local, regional, and state organizations and individuals keeps members abreast of legislation affecting business and community.
• Opportunity for Visibility:
  Chamber Sponsorship, Committee Participation, Featured Business of the Month, Mixer and Ribbon Cutting Hosting, all offer a great deal of visibility for members.
• Leadership Opportunity:
  through committee work on events, fund raisers, and the Chamber Board of Directors, members gain valuable leadership skills and visibility for their businesses.

When... do things happen at the Chamber?

All the time!

• Monthly Luncheons bring members together for programs of interest to business and the community at large.
• Quarterly Good Morning Highland Breakfast/New Member Orientation offers the community's new and long-time members the opportunity to learn more about Highland and the Chamber.
• Regular Mixers, hosted by member businesses, and mixers held in conjunction with the area Chambers, offer excellent opportunities to exchange business cards and make contacts.
• Annual Golf Tournament is a fun-filled networking and fundraiser event.
• Annual 4th of July Parade is a Highland pride event.
• Discover Highland Night gives businesses and residents the opportunity to meet.
• Annual Community Awards and Installation of Officers Dinner is an evening to remember. Community leaders are recognized at this special event.
• Coffee Hours are a great way to start your day and meet new people.  
• Ribbon Cuttings welcome new Chamber members to the Highland area.

Who... Joins the Chamber?

Everybody!

The Highland Area Chamber draws its membership from big business, small business, home-based businesses, hospitals, the legal profession, clubs, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, senior citizens and other community-spirited individuals. You need not be a resident of Highland to join. Anyone with an interest in community contacts for business or other reasons is always welcome.

How... do I become a member?

Easy!

Just call us at 909-864-4073 or visit us at 7750 Palm Ave. Suite N. in the Palm Plaza between Baseline and 5th Street.