Testimonials

Chamber Member - Charlie Pate-Wishes for Children

   When Wishes for Children became a member of the Murrieta Chamber it seemed as if we were right where we were supposed to be. We have had substantial support from the chamber with all our activities even if our activity was not in the Murrieta district. With the Murrieta Chamber knowing our mission and goals they have referred us to many other businesses throughout Temecula Valley in order for us to succeed. The Murrieta Chamber has even participated in several of Wishes for Children’s events and even participated in granting a wish to 4 year old child that was going for his third open heart surgery. Wishes for Children is proud and honored to be a part of the Murrieta Chamber. Being a member we have grown considerably to be able to grant wishes and provide needs for unfortunate children in our community.

Chamber Member- Roland Behney - Bear Creek Chronicle

For the 50 years I worked in the business world it was always a number one corporate priority to belong to the local chamber and support their activities.

I have always believed in the Chamber movement, and the promotion of local businesses using the influence of the Chamber and the synergism of Chamber member activities.

Most members and non-members don’t really understand all of the things the Chamber does…

A good example would be lobbying on the city and county level, with local government entities; on the state level and on the federal level for legislation favorable to the business community. I know that our Chamber supports lobbying organizations that work in Sacramento on our behalf.

And I know that we support the California Chamber of Commerce thru our membership and they lobby in Sacramento on a daily basis for legislation supporting the California business community.

I’ve heard people say, “We quit the chamber because they never did anything for me!”…What a joke! You can’t join the chamber with the idea that membership will bring immediate reciprocity. It doesn’t work that way. Chamber membership is only an effective business tool with active member participation; seminars, mixers, membership meetings, business expo; these Chamber activities create exposure and exposure is an effective path to increased business.   

When I first joined the MCC after starting the Bear Creek Chronicle I immediately went to the Chamber’s membership directory, looking for a bookkeeper and for help with advertiser graphics; I knew that if a company belonged to the chamber, they were reputable; in business "for the long haul;” and anxious to contribute to and participate in the dynamic of business here in Murrieta. I found and hired Brandon’s Bookkeeping Services right from the Chamber’s Membership Directory. The Chamber’s membership directory is a valuable resource for me as I publish the Bear Creek Chronicle every other month and I have used the MCC member firm label service to do direct mail as I look for new advertisers.

The list goes on….two more examples; the Chamber web site is a valuable resource for new families and companies wanting to establish new business connections in our city.

And even more important, is something I call “credentialization.” All my sales literature and Bear Creek Chronicle letterhead carries the Chamber Logo and the word, “Member.” I want my customers, my advertisers, and all those I folks I deal with to understand that I am a proud member of the MCC…so proud that I print it on all of my sales material and letterhead…and that street goes two ways......by showing the MCC logo I immediately establish myself as an ethical and responsible member of the Murrieta business community; my “credentialization” is immediately established. I’m glad I belong…its been good for my business!

Chamber Member - Gary Wright - Wright Mobility

"Wright Care Mobility is a new company in the Murrieta Valley with a philopsophy of putting a face to a name (or company in this case).  I have was rather leary of doing memberships at the local Chambers, Better Business Buearu, etc.  In marketing our business we wanted to get the most bang for our buck since we have such a high capital expenditure.  Since joing the Murrieta Chamber and attending the mixers and functions for the area business, I have been most impressed with how committed the community and business are to helping each other achieve success.  The Murrieta Chamber has been a wonderful way to exchange and establish critical business to business relationships as well as promoting our business throughout the community.  We know that the more people we meet the better chance we have at promoting our caring and compassionate business model.  The Murrieta Chamber has certainly helped us do just that.  I'm especially impressed with the office staff on how helpful they are to suggest ideas on how to connect and promote our business.  Thank you all for representing the kind and caring nature of the City of Murrieta.  We are thrilled to establish our business here in Murrieta!"