AMBASSADORS
Our Ambassadors serve as the eyes and ears of the Ceres Chamber of Commerce helping to promote a strong local economy through communication and networking with our local business community. Chamber Ambassadors help to welcome, promote and maintain healthy working relationships with new and existing businesses in our communiting. Ambassadors help to keep Chamber members informed of events, legislation and other important business information. Our Chamber would not run efficiently without the volunteer work of our Ambassadors.
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board of directors
The Ceres Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is comprised of 11-15 members that work to set policy for the Chamber. The Ceres Chamber of Commerce is not a governmental body or institution, and has no direct role in the writing and passage of laws and regulations that affect businesses. It does however, act as a lobby in an attempt to get laws passed that are favorable to businesses, advocates on behalf of businesses, and facilitates dialogue between government officials and local business owners.
coffee & conversation hour
Coffee & Conversation Hour is the Chamber's morning networking program for Chamber partners. These morning gatherings, are held quarterly from 7:30 to 8:30 am, generally feature a guest speaker offering information, tips or education for business owners and operators. The event includes a continental breakfast at minimal or no cost and has an average attendance of 20-50 partners.
mixers
Mix & Mingle Networking Mixers provide the perfect opportunity for business-to-business networking to establish new relationships and business contacts. Mixers are generally held on Thursdays and are hosted by various Chamber members at their business. They usually take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to get a first-hand view of the hosts' facilities, products or services. Networking Mixers are a benefit of Chamber membership and are free for members/$5 for non-members.
ribbon cuttings/grand openings/ground breakings
Ribbon Cuttings are a great way to let people know you are “Open for Business” in the Ceres community and are a proud member of the Ceres Chamber of Commerce. We’d like to celebrate your Grand Opening, Relocation, Groundbreaking, or other major milestone in your business. After the Ribbon Cutting and celebration is over, the Chamber continues to help promote your business to other businesses, citizens and visitors to our community.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Chamber's Scholarship Program provides financial scholarships to Ceres High School and Central Valley High School seniors graduating and moving onto higher education programs. Each year, the Chamber provides $250 and $500 scholarships to students in business and agricultural studies.
What a great opportunity for our city's youth to be involved in an organization like Ceres Chamber of Commerce! We encourage entrepreneurship and provide connections that are valuable to any entrepreneurs of any age.
Scholarship applications may be obtained at Ceres High School and Central Valley High School.