The Redlands Chamber of Commerce, Presidents’ Circle program is composed of a select group of business and community leaders who believe in the important mission of the Chamber as an invaluable business resource and marketing conduit. They also believe the Chamber is an agent of economic development and business advocacy.

The President Circle allows businesses to augment their marketing plan with the important components of community involvement, target advertising and unique visibility and recognition.

Through annual investment President Circle members receive;

• Name and company name listed on Chamber Letterhead
• Name and Company logo listed in the Directory and on the chamber website
• Name on banner proudly displayed in Chamber office
• Name in each edition of chamber electronic newsletter
• 1 E-blast semi annually
• 2 tickets to each Chamber mixer
• 2 tickets to State of the Community luncheon
• 2 tickets to Annual Installation Dinner
• Annual ticket to the monthly Rise ‘n Shine program
• Ad on the City Street Map
• Ad in the Annual Business Directory
• Press release announcing President’s Circle appointment

To become a member of this very prestigious group of business leaders contact the Chamber Office at 793-2546.

The neon is packed away, the lights are dimmed and the glow gear has darkened, but the memories linger. Hundreds gathered at Redlands City Hall in the chill of the night, charged and ready to go. The Music pounding the beat, the lights dazzling the minds and pretty soon the DJ indicated it was time to head out onto the streets of Redlands. A mass of glowing undulating runners, walkers, strollers and revelers headed out into the darkness. It wasn’t long before the first and fastest ones returned and then the rest showed up thrilling us with stories of night time running. The event, a first time in Redlands and a first time for the Redlands Chamber, could not have been possible without the generous support of race sponsors, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Barich & Associates Insurance, KFROG 95.1, Jean Showalter – State Farm Ins., Southern California Edison, New Day Solar, Visiting Angels, Alta Vista Credit Union, Redlands Blueprint & Commercial Printing and JAM Sportswear, what a team!!

The volunteers that secured the streets making the adventure safe are to be thanked as well, without them the course would not have been open and accessible.

It was a dazzling event that left a sparkling impression, hats off to everyone !!!

Happy New Year!  We are looking forward to another exciting year here at the Redlands Chamber of Commerce.  In 2014 we will build on the successes of last year as well as continue to look for ways to improve the services we provide to our membership.

Our first Light Run was a success.  This event is not only a fundraiser for the Chamber, but also brings people from outside Redlands to our local businesses.  The goal is to grow the Light Run into a stable event we can look forward to every year.

As we continue to evaluate how the benefits to our members, we are looking at changes in how people interact and conduct business.  The electronic age continues to grow.  In response we have expanded our presence on the internet and in social media, and are looking for ways to help our members do the same.  E-blasts provide a cost effective way to get your message out to our membership.  The Chamber website is a constant work in progress, with the objective of becoming a first source for anyone interested in the Redlands business community.  However, in this age of instant electronic communication we also recognize that there is no substitute for face-to-face contact.  Events such as Rise ‘n’ Shine and Business to Business, monthly networking lunches will continue to provide opportunities to meet in person.

With the upcoming elections I’m sure there will be plenty to of other tasks to keep us busy.  The Government Review Committee will monitor the slate of candidates as they develop, and continue to watch the legislative agenda for bills that will help or hurt our business environment.

As always, we welcome and depend on your input for how we can serve the membership this coming year.  We have an experienced board of directors returning with a desire to continue the effort of keeping the Redlands Chamber of Commerce one of the best.