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Benefits of Membership
CONVENTION CALENDAR: You will receive our confidential convention information which provides you with the client name, address, phone number, event attendance, and where and when all confirmed events are taking place.

MEMBERSHIP EVENTS: Bureau membership avails you to a variety of services and activities, ranging from educational seminars to networking opportunities. Notification of all events is given to members.
- Member Mixers: Early evening, no-host receptions provide the opportunity to meet fellow members and develop valuable business contacts in a social setting.
- SMCCVB Annual Luncheon: The annual luncheon takes place at the beginning of each year and highlights the new Bureau board members and officers. This is an ideal networking opportunity for all of our Bureau members.

INTERNET/WEBSITE: All members of the Bureau are listed on our website and those members with their own websites may be linked to the Bureau’s site at no charge.

REGULAR UPDATES: Bulletin including information on upcoming events and activities as well as general industry news. A "What's New With Members" section is available to you to promote your products and services to fellow members.

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER: A membership reference to members’ products, goods and services. Send your message to fellow Bureau members and local media. These names and addresses are available to our members interested in promoting their business. (Mailing labels are available for a small fee.)

THE VISITORS GUIDE (80,000 published): Published annually the Guide reaches prospective meeting planners, concierges and in-town travelers. The Guide highlights accommodations, business services, dining and attractions to promote and sell the facilities and services of San Mateo County.

MAP OF SAN MATEO COUNTY (40,000 published): This full color map features San Mateo County with major roadways. Members are highlighted and may advertise in the map.

MEMBER BROCHURE PROGRAM: Member information/brochures may be displayed at the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau office as well as the Visitor Center at the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce and San Mateo Official California Welcome Center.

MEMBER IDENTIFICATION: Welcome your customers with SMCCVB credentials through your membership plaque and window sticker.

ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Interactive online calendar listing major events and activities in the county. Members may include their events in the publication free of charge.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Tourism plays an enormous role in the county’s economy. You help to ensure San Mateo County’s economic vitality by being a member.

MARKETING EXPERIENCE: Invest in a proven winner.The Bureau has nearly 30 years experience in promoting San Mateo County as a destination for visitors and conventions.

COUNTY EMPLOYER: The visitor industry employs over 37,000 people working toward a healthy San Mateo County. Your membership helps keep their future secure.

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