Visitors Bureau Division

For more information about the Visitors Bureau Committee contact the Chamber at (310) 376-6911 Deborah Shepard, Chair Crowne Plaza

The Visitors Bureau was created in the early 1990’s when Redondo Beach hoteliers self assessed themselves through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in order to have funds to promote Redondo Beach as a destination. The Visitors Bureau was placed within the Chamber to maximize dollars spent on destination advertising.

The Visitors Bureau is devoted to increasing revenues to local business and the City of Redondo Beach through marketing visitor- based activities that enhance the quality of life in the community. 

Their Efforts include:
Redondo Beach Destination Advertising 
Ad Agency Campaign 
Public Relations Campaign
Internet Marketing
City Branding efforts

Government Relations Council (GRC)

To learn how you can be involved with the Government Relations Council contact the Chamber at (310) 376-6911. Charles Gale, Chair Metropolitan Water District of Southern California www.redondoadvocacy.biz

The 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 discusses and takes action on issues that then become the official public policy positions of the chamber. 

Their efforts include:
Policy Development 
Grass Roots lobbing efforts
Tracking of Positions
Activating Members by making it easy for them to have their voice heard in Sacramento
Annual Sacramento Trip 
Participate with the local coalition South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce
Conduct a bi-annual Candidates Forum 

Community Relations Division

To learn how you can be involved with the Government Relations Council contact the Chamber at (310) 376-6911. Toby Lent, Chair Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club

The Community Relations Division is responsible for identifying ways the Chamber can help to make Redondo Beach a more desirable community in which to live and work. They strive to develop strong ties between the business and educational communities, that teach and foster the skills and values students need to succeed in the workplace, and to plan and advocacy role in educational issues.

Their programs include:
Providing scholarships to graduating seniors who serve countless community service hours.
Hosting four students to attend the Sacramento Small Business Legislative Summit.

Leader for a Day 
In partnership with our local schools the Community Relations Division of the Chamber facilitates the Leader For A Day program. The program gives students the opportunity to participate in a program where they are assigned a community issue to research from the perspective of the position they are selected to represent. Students then come together and take over City Hall by participating in a mock Redondo Beach City Council Meeting. Each year planning for the program gets underway in November with the Mock City Council Meeting taking place sometime in February.

If you are interested in participating please contact 

Career Day 
Business professionals are invited to participate at Redondo Union High for a Career day. The day begins with business professionals being invited into classes to share information about career tracks. Later in the morning students visit the career expo to learn more about careers they are interested. Skills counseling and summer internships are also offered through Career Day. 

State of the City Breakfast 
The Chamber hosts an annual State of the City Breakfast where the Mayor presents a in-depth overview of what is happening in Redondo Beach.  The State of the City is hosted by the Chamber each year in February. 

Installation Banquet & Auction 
The Chamber’s annual banquet is the time where business and city leaders come together to celebrate accomplishments. New Chamber leaders are sworn in, business and community leaders are also recognized for their individual contributions to the betterment of our city. Each year a theme is selected by the incoming chair of the board. The Installation is another way to promote your business by donating a door prize to be auctioned off at the Silent Auction. You can always find great local values by attending this fun event.

If you are interested in participating please contact 

International Surf Fest www.surffestival.org/ 

Medal of Valor 
This event is hosted each year in April by South Bay chambers to attract community recognition and attention to the South Bay’s outstanding police and fire departments, and to honor their exceptional individuals. Watch the Chamber’s event calendar in April to make reservations.

Economic Development Council (EDC)

To learn how you can be involved with the Government Relations Council contact the Chamber at (310) 376-6911. Kurt Schmalz, Chair Lurie, Zepeda, Schmalz & Hogan

The Economic Development Council is a partnership between the City of Redondo Beach and the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau. The Chamber and the City are joined in economic development efforts by local stakeholder organizations including the Riviera Village BID, the North Redondo Beach Business Association, the Harbor/Pier Association, the Pier Association, the commercial brokerage community, the Visitor’s Bureau and the utility companies. The program also participates in activities of the South Bay Economic Development Partnership, a 16-city regional economic development organization.

Their efforts include: 
Link to Business assistance 
Economic Summit - November
Site Visits to local businesses
Identifying Absent Businesses
Working to connect business corridors through transportation efforts
Creating and Updating New Business Packets
One Stop Trouble shooting
Growing Your Business in RB

Member Services Division

The Member Services Division is responsible for increasing membership through strong retention and recruitment programs and for effectively communicating with members and the public to heighten awareness and appreciation of Chamber programs, activities and objectives."

Their programs include:
Planning and carrying out a quality Business Conference on timely topics
Implementing the Chamber’s Retention Plan 
Provide Quality Enjoyable Networking Opportunities Link to Networking
Train and facilitate an Ambassador Program Link to ambassador
Schedule and Promote Ribbon Cuttings 
Host a Quarterly “Get to know your Member Reception
Young Professionals….Next Generation Program”
Help Recruit Members

Leadership Redondo

Political Action Committee

In 2002 Redondo Beach Chamber members voiced their opinion via a survey, saying it was important for the business community, through the chamber to work to elect pro-business candidates.

Their Efforts include:
Maintaining a PAC
Facilitate an Annual Candidate Training Program 
Identify Pro-Business Candidates