Thank you for your interest in hosting a Chamber Mixer. It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase your business to Chamber members and prospective members, community leaders and to your clients and potential clients.

As a Mixer Host, you’ll provide an engaging, fun and social event for networking while also helping to create greater interest in the Lomita Chamber. This is a “win-win” for your business and our organization as we work together to promote each other’s products and services and have some fun while we’re at it. Benefits of hosting a Chamber Mixer.

Chamber Mixers are typically held the last Wednesday of the month at a different member location.

Mixer hosts must be in good standing with the Chamber and have paid member dues.

Mixer host, participants, and guests will adhere to appropriate COVID-19 guidelines and protocol at the time of the event.

In order to keep our Member Mixers high in quality, please read the requirements listed below. All information must be complete to process your request.

If you’re able to meet these expectations, please sign the agreement below and we’ll be on our way to creating an amazing event together.

This opportunity is exclusively available for current members of the Lomita Chamber of Commerce. If you’re not a member yet, you can join here.

FOOD + DRINK
- Host will serve “light” appetizers to all attendees. It is strongly encouraged that a Chamber member be used for food service to provide catered or catered quality food (light bites/appetizers not dinner). Host will also provide adequate serving utensils, plates, napkins, etc.
- Host will serve beverages to all attendees. At a minimum, host will provide several varieties of soft drinks and bottled water, and provide ice and cups if needed. Service of alcoholic beverages is optional.
SPACE + TIME
- Provide a dedicated event space to accommodate at least 40 people (indoor or outdoor as appropriate).
- Mixers will take place on agreed upon date from 5:30-7:30pm. (Space should be available for set up at least 30mins prior to event start time.)
- There will be a place within the facility that attendees can gather for the official presentations and can hear the speaker.
- Mixer host, participants, and guests will adhere to appropriate COVID-19 guidelines and protocol at the time of the event.
PROMOTION + PUBLICITY
Promotion:

In order to achieve good attendance, the Lomita Chamber will:
- Promote event through the Chamber’s social media, email and website.
- Promote event through the Chamber’s event calendar.
- Chamber will invite Dignitaries, Chamber Board members as well as Ambassadors to attend.
- Chamber will provide you with an event registration link and/or appoint your business as a co-host on the Facebook event which you can also use to promote attendance.
Mixer host will:
- Promote event to its customers/clients on social media, email and/or website.
- Invite business associates, top customers and employees to the event. (Host will have 5 free entrance passes to give to employees or preferred clients.)
Door Prizes:
- Host will provide at least (1) significant (value of $25 or more) door prize, these will be drawn at 6:30 pm.
- Other Chamber members will also be encouraged to bring door prizes with them to the event.
SET-UP + REQUIREMENTS
Set-up:
- Provide tables and chairs for guest check-in, food and beverage area. Seating or cocktail tables for guests is also recommended.
- Space will be separated from regular business activity that would distract from the event.
- Space will be configured so that attendees can enter from only one place allowing for a reception table to be set up, so that all attendees can be greeted and signed in.
Parking Instructions:

If parking for your location could present a challenge due to restrictions, timing or concurrent events please include any applicable parking instructions.
PROGRAM + ENTRY

Program Format:

5:30 – 6:30pm – people mingling
6:30pm – program & announcements
6:45pm – more mingling/networking
7:30pm – that’s a wrap

The Host understands the Chamber will run a program of 10 to 15 minutes, with a Welcome and Thank you for hosting and introductions of VIPs. There will also be an opportunity for you to make a brief presentation about any announcements, introduction of staff and talk about what you and your business does.

Entry to Mixer:

The Lomita Chamber of Commerce will provide up to five free guest tickets for your management, staff and clients. Please understand that all other attendees will be charged the standard entry fee to attend the event.

Host understands entry fees are to be set by the Chamber estimated at $5 for Chamber members and $10 for non-members, which goes toward event advertising and overhead, and that special promotions sometimes will be offered.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Make It Fun

You want your guests to enjoy themselves, stay throughout the event, and associate your company with the mixer, so don’t think the evening has to be “all business.” Consider including entertainment, music, and door prizes, to put your guests in a great mood.

Remember It’s About Networking

Create an atmosphere that encourages mingling. Don’t place too many chairs and tables around; instead, make sure people are walking around, talking, and exchanging information. Include a table to display merchandise or brochures about your services and products. Finally, remember to keep it light and talk with as many guests as you can.

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