Our Five Core Competencies

To carry out its mission to serve the business community, the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce focuses on Five Core Competencies.

1. 1. Building a Strong Local Economy

   The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping local companies grow their businesses by taking the lead in programs to create a strong local economy. The Chamber holds several events that directly impact the economic progress of the city, including the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Taste of Newport and Business at the Beach Business Exposition.

2. 2. Promoting the Community

   The Newport Beach Chamber promotes the community by assisting businesses to relocate here, participating in efforts to improve our quality of life, and advocating our community as a great place for people to live and do business. The Chamber hosts several events which bring the Newport Beach community closer together and highlight our unique lifestyle. Some of our events contributing to a strong "sense of community" are the Police Appreciation Breakfast, Sandcastle Contest and Scholarship Awards Breakfast.

3. 3. Providing Networking and Business Development Opportunities

   The networking opportunities provided by the Newport Beach Chamber give members the chance to interact with other business professionals and exchange ideas and referrals. The Chamber's Newport Networking Breakfasts and Luncheons, 5-Minute Networking  events, and Newport Sunset Networking Mixers provide excellent networking opportunities in a relaxed, social environment.

4. 4. Representing the Interests of Business To Government

   The Newport Beach Chamber works year-round on your behalf to ensure local and state elected officials are educated on the impact their decisions will have on our economy. We communicate our concerns to legislators and the business community through the Business Lookout, e-mail and fax alerts, and editorials in local newspapers.

5. 5. Engaging in Political Action

   The Newport Beach Chamber positions itself  "in the heart" of politics by endorsing City Council candidates and taking positions on state and local ballot measures. It is the Chamber's job to analyze the impact each issue will have on local businesses, and to relay this information to our members and the community. Through our Business And Community Political Action Committee (BACPAC) the Chamber coordinates direct mail pieces, raises money and promotes our political positions to the public.