Membership Benefits

Lunch & Learn: Business Builder Luncheons (1st Wednesday of most Months)

• Meet other Chamber Members; average event is 55 – 75 attendees
• Sponsor a lunch and display your promotional material at every table
• Informative and educational speakers
• Catered lunch
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Networking
• Sponsor a Luncheon ($250)
• RSVP required

Mixers: Business Builder Blenders (2nd Wednesday of most Months)

• Bring your business cards and meet other members and guests
• 5:30 – 7:30 PM
• Promote your business by bringing a raffle gift; proceeds go towards our High School Scholarship Fund
• RSVP appreciated
• Host a Mixer Guidelines

Power Lunches: Hwy 50 Corridor Tri-Chamber Networking Luncheon (2nd Friday of most Months)

• Bring your business cards and meet other members and guests of the El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova Chambers of Commerce; average event is 55 – 75 attendees
• Catered lunch
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Networking
• Promote your business by bringing a raffle gift
• RSVP required

Serve on GRC – Government Relations Committee

Serve on BACPAC Business and Community Political Action Committee

Annual Installation & Business Awards Dinner

February 15, 2024
The Annual Installation & Business Awards Dinner is celebrated each year at the beautiful Serrano Country Club. Meet staff, incoming board, volunteers, members and guests. Annual Business of the Year Awards are announced! Current health and safety guidelines will be in place.

Heart of the Hills Music Fest; BLUES BLAST!

May 11, 2024             

Heart of the Hills Music Fest is a new event produced by the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce. The inaugural year will be dedicated to a true American artform – the Blues!

Heart of the Hills Blues Blast will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the beautiful grounds of the Overland District, nestled just above the El Dorado Hills Town Center (7000 Rossmore Ln., EDH).

This one-day Blues festival will feature award-winning, National touring acts – with all the credentials to back their fan-winning style – more information, videos and ticket information can be found at heartofthehillsmusicfest.org  (currently under construction).

Biz Walk & Post-Walk Reception

October, 2024
The annual El Dorado Hills Business Walk will begin at the California Welcome Center – El Dorado Hills, with a Pre-Walk Meeting at 1:00 pm. Sign up to walk with us today! The Walk is from 2:00 – 3:45 PM, and concludes with a Post-Walk Reception from 4:00 – 5:00 PM at the California Welcome Center.

Can’t walk? Be a sponsor! Members get great exposure just through the postcard that will be mailed to 1,000 business in EDH!  For more information, download our Walker/Sponsorship Form. 

El Dorado Hills Brewfest

Saturday, September 7th, 2024
The Chamber presents the El Dorado Hills Brewfest with 50+ breweries pouring, including a handful of cideries and wineries. Food trucks, complimentary pairings, music, games, and entertainment compliment Brewfest at the lush and scenic Serrano Visitor’s Center. Member perks for sponsorship and vendor booths are offered.

Holiday Tree Lighting

1st Saturday of December
The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting is held at Theater Plaza in Town Center. (Vine and Town Center Blvd.) Take your photo with Santa at the California Welcome Center – El Dorado Hills, then watch the beautiful tree come to life! Event subject to change.

The 2023/2024 Business Directory & Relocation Guide

Only Chamber Members’ businesses are listed, and are featured both alphabetically and by type of business (Search the online version). The Directory is mailed to all El Dorado Hills businesses and residents.  It is distributed by Realtors, included in Relocation Bags, handed out at the California Welcome Center – El Dorado Hills, and by local welcoming services. This distribution is unique among Northern California Chambers of Commerce. Advertising may be purchased by members only.

Chamber e-News (Bi-Monthly e-Newsletter)

Receive updates and news from the Chamber regarding business and community issues via email. Features special events hosted by our members and community – an excellent forum to highlight products and services. New members are welcomed with special mention in e-News monthly. e-News features local business news, grand openings, ground breaking, expansion, and news provided by members. Sign up for e-News. e-News email sponsorships are available for $150.00 per month, limited availability. (Click here for registration and information).

Advertising – Exclusively offered to our Chamber Members:

• New Website Banner Ads – New Affordable Prices
• California Welcome Center Kiosk Panel Sponsorship – New Affordable Prices
• Village Life – 50% off first ad for members
• Folsom EDH Style – 5% off on ads anytime
• El Dorado Hills Telegraph – 50% off first ad
• Sponsor a Luncheon
• Place your ad in the Business Directory & Relocation Guide
• Complimentary “Keep It Local” Window Cling/Sticker
• Member Plaque:  Simply displaying your Chamber plaque announces your membership in an organization recognized for its positive contribution to the community. New members receive a plaque when they attend their first monthly luncheon.  Need a plaque? Call (916) 933-1335.
• Logo Display:  Place the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce logo on your website.  Call (916) 933-1335 for art.
• Put your business Discount/Coupon on our website- FREE!
• E-News Sponsorship:  The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce provides weekly communication through e-News (electronic email) to members & the community. Members can sponsor only one (1) month per year unless there is availability (unfilled month) for additional sponsorships during the year. Sponsorship includes: An advertising blast in our e-News distributed to over 2,000 members of the community. The charge is $150 per month (4 blasts), paid in advance with logo and copy material. Click here for more information and a registration form.
• Event Sponsorship:  Only members can have their business featured as a sponsor for various Chamber events, where their business is spotlighted at the event as well as in event publicity, advertising, luncheons and mixers. Contact us for details.

• Business Workshops:  Sessions on topics of interest to business owners. Please refer to our online Chamber calendar for updates on upcoming Workshops in relevant subjects. 
• Member Orientation:  Get the most out of your membership by attending this informational presentation.  Meetings are quarterly. Introduce your business, network with fellow members, and learn about your benefits of being a member.
• High School Scholarship Fund:  Six $1,000 scholarships were awarded in 2022 with proceeds from our Chamber events and the generous donations from our Chamber Members: Joe Harn, El Dorado County Auditor-Controller (benefactor for 3 scholarships), Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers, and Kevin Loewen, General Manager of the El Dorado Hills Community Services District.

When the El Dorado Hills Chamber contributes to these causes, our members are giving as well.

• Joint Chambers:  Representatives from the County, Cameron Park/Shingle Springs and El Dorado Hills Chambers join to review various legislative issues and voice to our representatives at the local, state and national level how the pending issues affect our members.

  Government Relations Committee. The Government Relations Committee (GRC) provides a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state and federal government issues, thus creating a favorable and profitable business climate. The GRC reviews proposed legislation and issues which might have ramifications for local businesses.  The evaluation shall also take into account prior Chamber positions adopted by the Board of Directors.

  California Legislative Calls:  The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is hard at work advocating on behalf of businesses to local, regional and national decision makers on policies that directly impact businesses.

  US Chamber of Commerce, California Chamber of Commerce, United Chamber Advocacy Network: The El Dorado Hills Chamber is a member of these groups to share ideas, education and share a voice on issues affecting our Members.

  Services

  • Business Card Display:  Members may display business cards at the Chamber office.
  • Certificates of Origin:  Validation available through the Chamber. Must be a member.
  • Member2Member & Member2General Public Coupons:  Coupons offered to Members from fellow members. Contact us to promote your discount!
  • Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting, Ground Breaking Ceremonies:  Chamber staff will help Members celebrate and commemorate openings and expansions.
  • Member Lists:  A set of Member names & address labels. Available at $50 to Members only.
  • Bulk Mail:  Members have access to the Chamber Bulk Mail Permit through the Folsom Post Office.  This exclusive Member benefit can save lots of money on mailings.  Must obtain paperwork at the Chamber. 
  • Referrals:  Incoming inquiries from the public are referred to Members only with an electronic follow up to notify Members of the referral.