About the Chamber

Where Business Builds Community

Mission:

The Visalia Chamber of Commerce drives an opportunity economy by serving as a catalyst, convener, and champion for local businesses.

At the Visalia Chamber of Commerce, we believe that strong businesses are the foundation of a strong community. Every business that opens its doors, creates jobs, develops leaders, supports local organizations, and invests in Visalia helps shape the place we all call home.

That's why our mission is to drive an opportunity economy by serving as a catalyst, convener, and champion for local businesses.

For more than 120 years, the Visalia Chamber has been bringing people together to create opportunities that strengthen both business and community. We connect entrepreneurs with resources, develop leaders through programs like Leadership Visalia, advocate for a thriving business climate, celebrate local success, and create meaningful opportunities for businesses and community members to build lasting relationships.

Whether you're launching a new business, growing your organization, developing your team, or looking for ways to become more involved in the community, the Chamber is here to help you connect, grow, and succeed.

Our work extends beyond networking and events. We believe every ribbon cutting represents a new investment in Visalia. Every leadership graduate helps shape our future. Every partnership creates opportunity. Every business success story strengthens our local economy and improves the quality of life for everyone who lives and works here.

That's what we mean when we say, "Where Business Builds Community."

It's more than a slogan. It's our commitment to supporting businesses, developing leaders, creating connections, and building a stronger Visalia for generations to come.

We invite you to be part of the Visalia Chamber as we continue working together to build a thriving business community and an even stronger Visalia.

  • We are committed to representing and advancing the interests of the business community through:

    • Representing the voice of business at City Council meetings, committees, and public hearings

    • Hosting candidate forums that connect business leaders with those seeking public office

    • The Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) serves as the Chamber's voice on public policy by developing the Chamber's Policy Platform, evaluating legislative issues, and advocating for policies that strengthen Visalia's business community and economy.

    • Hosting on-site office hours with statewide elected officials

    • Hosting the State of Local Government Luncheon, an annual event that brings together city and county leaders to share updates, address key issues, and provide insight into the future of our region while engaging directly with the business community

  • We support business growth and leadership development through:

  • We help businesses grow their visibility and reach through:

    • Advertising via E-Blasts, social media, and the Chamber website

    • Opportunities to contribute to the Business Update newsletter

    • Event promotion on the Chamber calendar

    • Use of the Chamber logo for marketing materials

    • Enhanced listings on the Chamber website and print directory

    • Access to monthly leads lists

    • Notary services

  • We create meaningful connections within the business community through:

    • Ambassador monthly meetings

    • Ribbon cuttings and open house events

    • Access to Chamber box seats for Rawhide baseball games

    • Business After Hours networking events

    • Annual events such as Oktoberfest

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