Leadership
- Eligible: All Businesses & Organizations
- Gold Level Sponsorship of SGV Awards Gala ($5,000 value)
- Silver Level Sponsorship of SGV Economic Forecast ($2,000 value)
- Program Sponsorship of Legislative Networking Reception ($3,000 value)
- Logo on all SGV Economic Partnership Publications, plus advertising space
Director
- Eligible: All Businesses and Organizations
- Membership & Voting Rights on Board of Directors
- Eligible for Election to Board Executive Committee
Business Advocate
- Eligible: All Businesses & Organizations
- Eligible: Higher Education Institutions
City Government
- Pop > 85k: $12,000
- Pop 55k–85k: $9,000
- Pop 25k–55k: $6,000
- Pop < 25k: $3,000
Community Service
- Eligible: Community Service Non-Profit Organizations
- Eligible: High School Districts
All Members
- Access to All-Members Meetings
- Discounted Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities at Major Events
- Access to Membership Directory
- Access to SGV PowerSite (Regional Data)
- Weekly Members-Only Newsletter (Option to Contribute)
- See Full List of Benefits Below!
Membership Benefits
Membership invests in the success of your organization
You partner with Fortune 500 companies like Spectrum, AT&T, Bank of America, Kaiser Permanente, and City of Hope; educational institutions such as Pasadena City College, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State LA, and Mt. San Antonio College and the majority of local governments such as the City of Pasadena or City of Industry who want to enhance, maintain the vitality and strength of one of the fastest growing regions in the Southern California area.
We were started in 1991 by three city managers who believed the San Gabriel Valley area businesses, organizations, and schools needed political advocacy, business services, workforce development, and networking opportunities.
Political Advocacy
We help support our members in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. on economic development, employee and management issues, taxation, energy policies, environment policies, and more. We fight for our members.
Business Services
We work tirelessly to keep local businesses aware of current programs for development, emergency relief, and the reduction of overhead costs. Our Business Development team visits the various businesses in the San Gabriel Valley to find out what their needs might be and how we can help. This allows us to get to know the businesses in the community we serve. Furthermore, we have an Education Pathway program that helps the local colleges and high schools connect with businesses to provide real industry exposure.
Networking
The Partnership provides social and informational events such as Legislative Networking Receptions, an Economic Forecast Summit, and our annual SGV Awards Gala. Also, we have meetings that are both educational and social outlets for our members.
Interested in becoming a member? Please contact Cristina Ortega at cortega@sgvpartnership.org.
| Advocate | Director | Chairman | Leadership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Regional Leadership | ||||
| Eligibility for committee membership | x | x | x | x |
| Eligibility for Board of Directors nomination | x | x | x | |
| Private, customized briefings on issues related to your business from executive Partnership staff by request | x | x | ||
| Invitation to participate in strategic planning retreats | x | x | ||
Gold Level Sponsorship of SGV Awards Gala ($5,000 value)
| x | |||
Silver Level Sponsorship of SGV Economic Forecast ($2,500 value)
| x | |||
Sponsorship Legislative Networking Reception ($3,000 value)
| x | |||
Political Advocacy | ||||
| Updates on public policy issues | x | x | x | x |
| Opportunity to participate in advocacy trips to Washington D.C. | x | x | x | x |
| Opportunity to participate in advocacy trips to Sacramento | x | x | x | x |
| Facilitated personal introductions to staff of legislators by request | x | x | x | x |
| Opportunity to present issues to Legislative Action Committee | x | x | x | x |
| Copy of SGV Legislative Guide | x | x | x | x |
Company Recognition, Networking and Visibility | ||||
| Facilitated personal introductions to local and China market business contacts by request | x | x | x | x |
| Initial formal introduction at Members Meeting | x | x | x | x |
| Initial profile of company in members newsletter | x | x | x | x |
| Member profile in Partnership website directory | x | x | x | x |
| Access to contact information of other members | x | x | x | x |
| Option to send events and announcements for inclusion in members-only newsletter | x | x | x | x |
| Option to send events and announcements for sharing on social media | x | x | x | x |
| Annual announcement of membership renewal in members-only newsletters | x | x | x | x |
| Option to submit articles for distribution to members | x | x | x | x |
| Linked company logo on Partnership website | x | x | ||
| Hosting events at your company | x | x | x | x |
| Logo on all printed publications including Business Assistance Guide and Legislative Guide | x | |||
Special Events Meetings and Forums | ||||
| Economic Outlook Breakfast | Discount | Discount & preferred seating | Discount & preferred seating | Complimentary Admission for 8 w/ Premier seating |
| San Gabriel Valley Awards Gala | x | Preferred seating | Preferred seating | Complimentary Admission for 10 w/ Premier seating |
| Legislative Networking Reception admission at discount | Discount | Discount | Discount | Complimentary Admission for 6 |
| Speakers Luncheon Series (members only) | x | x | x | x |
| Legislative Breakfast Series (members only) | x | x | x | x |
| New Member Receptions (members only) | x | x | x | x |
| Quarterly member meetings (members only) | x | x | x | x |
| Roundtables and forums (members only) | x | x | x | x |
Business Assistance and Resources | ||||
| Access to Business Assistance staff for problem-solving | x | x | x | x |
| Access to SGV-specific economic reports and data | x | x | x | x |
| Option to request economic presentation for your group | x | x | x | x |
| Weekly Update newsletter subscription (members only) | x | x | x | x |
| Construction updates email subscription (members only) | x | x | x | x |
| Member-to-Member newsletter subscription (members only) | x | x | x | x |
Our Programs
Political Advocacy
The Partnership is a respected voice on business issues and has its finger on the pulse of public policy activity in a way that few businesses have the time or resources to duplicate.
Members receive regular updates on public policy decisions effecting the region's businesses. As a member, you can present legislative matters of concern to the Partnership's Legislative Action Committee for review.
Our staff also assists members in navigating the political process and identifying the correct contacts to move an issue forward with an elected official.
Additionally, Partnership members and staff take two advocacy trips per year to Washington D.C. and Sacramento, meeting with legislators and advocating on behalf of pro-business legislation.
Relationships with elected officials
In the span of a calendar year, Partnership members are given the opportunity to meet with 80% or more of the San Gabriel Valley's elected officials at Partnership events.
Members can meet with federal, state, or county officials in an intimate setting alongside 15-35 other members at the Partnership's Legislative Breakfasts held throughout the year.
The Partnership also hosts an annual Legislative Networking Reception that is well-attended by elected officials, business and community leaders.
"THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY IS A VERY SPECIAL AND A UNIQUE PART OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE PARTNERSHIP IS A TRUE FORCE IN CONTINUOUSLY ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE VALLEY'S RESIDENTS AND IN STIMULATING THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF ITS BUSINESSES."
-BRIAN SAEGNER, PRESIDENT/CEO
THE RATKOVICH COMPANY
Access to the region's leaders through personal introductions.
Members have the opportunity to connect with leaders in business, higher education, and government by requesting the Partnership staff to facilitate an introduction.
Members also have exclusive access to the contact information of other members in the Partnership members-only directory on the Partnership website.
Workforce Development Roundtables
As a new member, you will be listed in the Partnership's Weekly Update and social media platforms.
You can have the opportunity to be highlighted in Partnership publications, such as the Annual Report, the weekly Newsletter, and our robust social media streams on many platforms. You also can grow your business by advertising on the Partnership website and sponsoring events.
“The Partnership is a key player in connecting businesses both large and small with our local elected officials. They also play an important critical role both through legislative and regulatory advocacy and by unpacking the complex policy issues facing our region.”
- PETER HIDALGO
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
SPECTRUM
Educational and social events
Members have access to quality members-only events throughout the year including the PowerLunch Series, which provides business intelligence on topics of interest to the business community.
Additionally, the Partnership annually hosts events such as the SGV Awards Gala, the Economic Forecast Summit, and the Legislative Networking Reception.
Problem-solving assistance for business issues
The Partnership can help its members with a variety of business challenges including problem-solving between businesses and government agencies, obtaining qualified staff or job training, finding interns, accessing resources and incentives, site selection, permit assistance and licensing, public financing programs and more.
The Partnership commissions economic, demographic and statistical reports and business surveys specific to the San Gabriel Valley. The Partnership can help members identify data sources and understand economic data that can assist in decision making and planning.
Member meetings
Members are invited to meetings to get updates on the region's economy, receive reports about the Partnership's activities and hear speakers on a key issue impacting the region's economy.
Directory listing and profile on the partnership website
Members receive a complimentary profile on the Partnership's website, which includes contact information and a link to the organization's website. Names and contact information of specific individuals within the organization can only be accessed by other members.
Marketing of events and announcements
Members receive complimentary listings of their events in the Partnership's Weekly Updates.
Weekly updates
Newsletters provide new member information, business data, and articles about members achievements.