document.write("<p>Member Benefits Simply by being a member with the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, you and your business will enjoy the following membership benefits the moment you sign up. The following is a list of these benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n    <li>Networking<\/li>\n    <li>Marketing<\/li>\n    <li>Educational Seminars<\/li>\n    <li>Referrals<\/li>\n    <li>Legislative Advocacy<\/li>\n    <li>Referrals<\/li>\n    <li>Publications<\/li>\n    <li>Partner&nbsp;Programs<\/li>\n    <li>Community Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Networking - <span class=\"medtext italic\">Connect with other business professionals<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li>Newport Networking Breakfasts and Luncheons promote your business &quot;mini-expo style&quot; and are offered at a discount price to members.<\/li>\n    <li>5 Minute Networking&reg; - At this 5-Minute Networking&reg; event you will have the opportunity to meet up to 20 individuals, one-on-one, in 5-minute increments. In a 5-minute meeting with another business person, you can describe your respective businesses, exchange business cards, and pass on referrals..<\/li>\n    <li>Newport Sunset Networking Mixers bring business people together in a social setting and are at no cost to members.<\/li>\n    <li>Up to four representatives from your business are included in your membership. Promote your business by having your &quot;reps&quot; attend Chamber functions.<\/li>\n    <li>Members are encouraged to join any of the Chamber\'s&nbsp;various committees&ndash;give us your input and develop relationships with other members at the same time.<\/li>\n    <li>Volunteering is a great way to network, and members have priority in volunteering for Chamber events.<\/li>\n    <li>The Membership Reception is free for new members and their representatives. Learn about your membership investment and network with other new members and Ambassadors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Marketing - <span class=\"medtext italic\">Reach potential customers<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li>Your business, with its 50-word description, is promoted in our Online Membership Directory at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newportbeach.com\/cr\/r.aspx?u=www.newportbeach.com.\">www.newportbeach.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n    <li>Your business, with its address and contact information, will be listed in our printed Membership Directory.<\/li>\n    <li>Advertise your business in the Chamber Membership Directory or local area map, on the official website or e-update, sponsor an educational seminar, breakfast or lunch.<\/li>\n    <li>Printed member lists are free to new members within their first year of membership (one time only) - a member list on disk or CD and\/or member mailing labels are available for a discounted cost.<\/li>\n    <li>Your business will be listed in the Business Lookout and the Daily Pilot as a new member and each anniversary year upon renewal.<\/li>\n    <li>The Chamber has several sponsorship opportunities to offer its members-support Chamber events and gain community recognition for your company.<\/li>\n    <li>Submit location changes, new services, promotions, new hires and special accomplishments at your business to the Business Lookout\'s &quot;Members in the News&quot; section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Educational Seminars - <span class=\"medtext italic\">Sharpen your business skills<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li>Periodic workshops featuring various topics benefiting small business are available for you and your employees to attend.\n    <ul>\n        <li>Topics have included Social Media Marketing, Getting the Most Out of Your Banking Relationship, Complying with New Laws, Marketing on a Shoestring, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Referrals - <span class=\"medtext italic\">Services for &quot;members only&quot;<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li>Your business is listed online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newportbeach.com\/\">www.newportbeach.com<\/a>, which provides a direct link to your company website.<\/li>\n    <li>The Chamber refers your business to incoming phone, fax, e-mail, mail and walk-in inquiries.<\/li>\n    <li>Your business is listed in our printed Membership Directory which is distributed to the membership and the business community (circulation: 10,000).<\/li>\n    <li>Member businesses related to our Visitors Guide, Wedding Guide and Relocation Guide are featured when applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Legislative Advocacy - <span class=\"medtext italic\">Your opinion counts!<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li>Newport Sunrise Breakfasts feature government representatives to whom you may express your views and learn first hand information.<\/li>\n    <li>The Chamber represents your business and fights for pro-business legislation on your behalf from City Hall to Sacramento.<\/li>\n    <li>Through the Chamber\'s Business And Community Political Action Committee (BACPAC) we raise money and actively promote our political positions to the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Publications - <span class=\"medtext italic\">Community and business resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li>Communication to you and your representatives via the Business Lookout, e-mail and fax to keep you informed of Chamber events and all issues pertinent to business.<\/li>\n    <li>Our Visitors Guide, Wedding Guide, Relocation Guide and Business Start-Up Guide are useful packets of information available for purchase.<\/li>\n    <li>Our Map of Newport Beach is free for member businesses to better assist their customers.<\/li>\n    <li>Our printed Membership Directory is free for our member businesses to keep on hand as a resource.<\/li>\n    <li>Our Membership Toolkit, given to new members, outlines the benefits of Chamber membership and provides response forms to assist members in pro-gram participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Partner&nbsp;Programs - <span class=\"medtext italic\">Special pricing on products and services<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li><strong>Merchant Services<\/strong> - As a member, you will have access to TransOne Merchant&nbsp;Services&nbsp;competitive processing rates, and so much more. TransOne Merchant Services owns and operates all of its products, so you can be sure that you will receive the same quality service with each product you need. TransOne understands that each merchant is unique.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Insurance<\/strong> - The Newport Beach Chamber has partnered with BEN-E-LECT to help you tackle the skyrocketing cost of health care and to improve access to quality care for your employees. <br \/>\n    BEN-E-LECT Employer Driven Health Plan offers Chamber members lower health care costs, improved benefits and an increase access to quality care. Save 30% to 50% on health care costs. With BEN-E-LECT, you are in control of your health care costs.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>The Member Advantages Program<\/strong> encourages members to do business with each other by offering discounts and special pricing. Members offering a discount are published in a Business Lookout insert quarterly.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Professional Business Counseling<\/strong> is an hour long one-on-one business consultation to assist members who want to take their business to the next level. First appointment is free.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Nation Job Network<\/strong> offers a discounted annual program price to Chamber members. Recruit qualified employees nationwide for up to 90% off of Nation Job\'s standard rates.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Office Supplies -<\/strong> Save up to 60% on office supplies through the Office Depot Discount Program, available for members only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Show Your Community Support - <span class=\"medtext italic\">Actively support the City of Newport Beach<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li>Simply by renewing your membership each year, you are supporting the business community and efforts to keep Newport Beach the desired city in which to live and do business.<\/li>\n    <li>A Chamber plaque will be presented to you at New Member Orientation-member businesses display this in their office to show their support for our community and their commitment to our city\'s business climate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>");