The Hottest Leads Club in Town...

Members of Business Alliance:

• Develop skills and tools to grow their businesses.
• Dramatically expand their network of contacts.
• Gain valuable personal and professional development experience.
• Exchange leads, which turns into increased revenue.

Business Alliance is a serious commitment:

• You must be a Chamber member to join.
• There are three groups which meet twice a month on a five-month basis (1st  Semester: January through May and 2nd Semester: July through November).
• Each group consists of a maximum of 25 members.
• Group participants are selected by industry and the date they put their name on the wait list.
• In order to eliminate competition each group contains one representative from any given industry.
• There is a $150 fee per year to participate.

FAQ

What is a typical Business Alliance meeting like?
A typical Business Alliance meeting is an hour and a half long. The first portion is spent networking with other participants and practicing your ":30 second commercial." Time is then allotted to exchange leads and discuss any closed business. (Note: In 2009, three Business Alliance groups closed over $ 1 million in business.) Individual 10 minute presentations are then given to the group for purposes of professional development, as well as educating the group about your business - and gaining important feedback from your peers. Food and beverages are provided at every meeting.

What is a ":30 second commercial?"
A :30 second commercial is an introduction of your company and the role you play in developing business for your organization. It is also a way of relaying the most optimum leads and lead sources for your company.

What type of people participate in Business Alliance?
Individuals who are looking to establish and develop a network of contacts that potentially translates into revenue for their company. Anyone who is looking to develop strategic alliances with other businesses and business people in the Bay Area.

I've signed up for the Business Alliance wait list - now what?
The priority in group placement is given to members of the wait list in chronological order. You will be phoned to ascertain your availability for participation in the next semester. Upon your verbal agreement you will be sent paperwork to sign up. You are not officially a member of Business Alliance until you send back the paperwork along with your $150 non-refundable fee. Prospective members are encouraged to attend a meeting as a guest.

For more information call Maya Lewis at 415-352-8840.