Publishes in-depth demographic studies which are useful for marketing statistics and market analysis. Phone: (619) 699-1900, Website: www.sandag.org
Marketing Tools 
San Diego Association of Governments
Free websites, business cards and other promotional items. Website: www.vistaprint.com
Free websites and blogs. Website: www.weebly.com/
2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report
How Marketers Are Using Social Media to Grow Their Businesses. Website: http://marketingwhitepapers.s3.amazonaws.com/SocialMediaMarketingReport2010.pdf
A social commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items as well as art and craft supplies. The site follows in the tradition of open craft fairs, giving sellers personal storefronts where they list their goods for a fee of $.20. Website: www.etsy.com/
Online marketplace for consumers to buy from small businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs. Create your own storefront. Website: www.shustir.com
Combines local reviews and social networking functionality to create a local online community. Businesses create a page for their business and customers can leave reviews based on their experience. Website: http://www.yelp.com/san-diego
A youth-run social enterprise committed to using their skills to assist small disadvantaged businesses and nonprofit organizations in building a strong web presence. Their services include website design and development, graphic design, complete video production for inclusion in their video enhanced business directory, search engine optimization and web analytic. Phone: (619) 269-1684 extension 213 Website: [...]
Vista Chamber of Commerce can assist you in expanding your marketing reach, in surviving the recessionary pressures and even grow your businesses. Phone: 760-726-1122, Website: www.vistachamber.org
Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce is an ideal referral service for businesses, with promotions provided through local directories, brochures and maps. In addition, the Chamber periodically sponsors mixers, where business owners, managers and employees have the opportunity to get together and network on a business-to-business basis. Phone: 619-670-9902, Website: http://www.springvalleychamber.org
San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce helps businesses get connected with the growing Hispanic community. We are the ultimate resource for organizations that wish to do business with the Hispanic business community. Phone: 858-268-0790, Website: http://www.sdchcc.com
The Escondido Chamber of Commerce is here to build a stronger local economy. Phone: 760-745-2125, Website: http://www.escondidochamber.org
The Little Italy Association (LIA) advocates on behalf of its members’ best interests in the areas of public safety, beautification, promotion, and economic development while preserving the unique cultural resources that exist in the community Phone: (619) 233-3898, Website: www.littleitalysd.com
La Jolla Village Merchants Association provides resources and information relevent to members of the La Jolla community, including upcoming events, community initiatives, committees and much more. Phone: (858) 454-5718, Website: http://www.lajollabythesea.com/membersonly/
Hillcrest Business Improvement Association
The HBA represents over 1,200 businesses acting as a liaison between the business community and the city, and encourages economic development for the Hillcrest area through events and promotions Phone: (619) 299-3330, Website: http://www.hillcrestbusinessassociation.com/
College Area Business Improvement District
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are a type of assessment district in which business owners choose to be assessed a fee, which is collected on their behalf by the city, for use in promoting and improving the business area. Phone: (619) 582-1093, Website: www.collegeareabid.com
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) – San Diego Chapter
Available for one-on-one business training and workshops, including, finance, marketing and planning. Phone: (619) 557-7272, Website: www.score-sandiego.org
