Business After Hours

This is an evening mixer located at and hosted by one of our Chamber Member Businesses. BAH is held on the fourth Thursday of the month (February through October, November on the third Thursday) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a $5 cover charge. BAH gives you the opportunity to mingle with Chamber Members while having hors d’oeuvres, raffles and opportunity drawings. Come by, enjoy yourself and bring plenty of business cards!

Business Expo

The Annual Business Expo is held at the Inland Center Mall during mall hours on a Friday and Saturday. Booths are 10 x 10 with a 4’ backdrop, 3’ side rails, and one 6’ table. Two chairs, fireproof draping, and uniform identification signs with business names are provided. This is a great opportunity to promote your products and services to many potential customers. This event is held in October.

Candidate Forums & Interviews

Want to know where the candidates stand on issues related to the local business environment? Get your questions answered at the Candidate Forums held in October.

Casino Night

This is an evening full of fun, entertainment, delicious food, and awesome door prizes. This event is held in the Spring.

Golf Tournament

Featuring tee gift bags, dozens of outstanding raffle items for you to win, lots of fun, recreation, networking opportunities, promotion and a day in the sun, are all rolled into one great golf tournament followed by an awards banquet dinner, presenting the winners of the longest drive award, closest-to-the-pin award and lowest team score award. This dynamic event is held in the Fall.

Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings

Held year-round. Check the Chamber Calendar for the next Grand Opening and/or Ribbon Cutting.

Holiday Reception and Open House

This is a lovely evening dedicated to “Thank” our Chamber Members for all the support throughout the year while mingling, networking and enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres. This event is held in December.

Installation Dinner

A Dinner held to Welcome and Install the Incoming Chairman of the Board, Board of Directors and Honoring the Outgoing Chairman of the Board.

During the Dinner, Awards are given to the Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Beautification Awards are given to businesses that show pride in the community and their city in three categories, New Construction, Remodeling of Existing Property and Maintenance of Existing Property. Additionally, an Environmental Award is given to a business that has made a substantial and meaningful contribution to the environment in its manner of doing business.

The evening begins with a mini expo. During the exhibit hours, you have the opportunity to share the services and products your business offers with key decision makers in the community. This event is held in January.

Koffee Klatch

This informal gathering is held every Wednesday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Chamber office. This networking meeting includes self-introductions, business profiles and time to meet and visit with other Chamber Members. Attendance is from 40 to 60 Chamber Members. (Visitors are welcome as our guests once, before joining) At Koffee Klatch you will hear a 10 minute Sponsor Speaker and a 15 minute Program Speaker. (As a Chamber Member, you may be a Sponsor Speaker at a Koffee Klatch for $15) Be ready to have a laugh and don’t forget your business cards!

Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner

This is an evening dedicated to Honor the outstanding Law Enforcement Officers of the Year from San Bernardino City Police Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino Community College District Police Department , San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department, California State University Police Department. This event is held in May.

Leadership Program

Held October through July. Contact the Chamber office for more information (909) 885-7515 or Click Here for information.

Legislative Breakfasts

The SBACC Governmental Affairs Division hosts Legislative Breakfasts throughout the year featuring Federal, State and Local Legislators. Hear where they stand, what they are working on and have the opportunity to ask questions and voice your concerns one-on-one. Check the Chamber Calendar for the next Legislative Breakfast.

Open Houses/Meet & Greets

This event is held throughout the year. Check the Chamber Calendar for the next Open House.

The San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce also participates in the following Co-Sponsored Events:

• Fan Appreciation Night – Inland Empire 66ers Baseball
• National Crime Night Out - Held in August.
• Principal for a Day - Held in the Winter