About The Camarillo Chamber of Commerce
What is the Chamber?
The Camarillo Chamber of Commerce is the ultimate business resource in the Camarillo area. The Chamber is an association of business, organizations, education and government with nearly 800 members that employ about 25,000 people in the Camarillo area. Fifty percent of the members are small businesses with five or fewer employees. Click here for a directory of all members.Mission
"To promote and enhance a positive business and community environment."Chamber’s lines of business
Representing the interests of business to government (Business Advocacy)The Camarillo Chamber is the voice for business in the Camarillo area and represents the business community at the local, state and federal level. Camarillo Chamber is a founding member of the Regional Legislative Alliance of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Click here to learn more about the RLA.
Improving the local economy (Economic Development)
The Camarillo Chamber has many programs and events dedicated to its primary function, improving the local economy and improving every member’s business.
Promoting the community
Chamber programs bring dollars to Camarillo and its businesses and keep dollars in the local economy. It promotes the community through programs like Tourism (visitor services), Old Town Association, Buy Local, Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival and more.
Making the Camarillo area a better place to do business and to live
Members enjoy a better community for their owners, managers and employees to live. They participate in Chamber programs that promote education, cooperation and strong community leadership.
Providing marketing and networking opportunities to members
Members benefit directly by (a) making business connections, (b) taking advantage of exclusive opportunities to market to other businesses and residents, and (c) keeping up with important community and business information.
Political action
Camarillo Chamber of Commerce takes positions on legislation and ballot propositions that affect business, and supports pro-business candidates. It acts as an advocate for business to elected representatives relative to business interests. Acting together creates more clout for business.
Business events and programs
A regular schedule of events help representatives of members connect with other people from business, organizations, government, and education and learn about important issues affecting their business and community. The Chamber manages more than 50 programs and events on behalf of members.Governance and administration
Board of DirectorsMembers elect a dedicated Board of Directors made up of Camarillo area business leaders who set policy, oversee operations and represent the diverse range of Chamber members. Much of the work of the chamber is done by a variety of committees, task forces and councils with countless volunteers—representatives from Chamber member businesses, non-profits, schools and government. The Executive Committee is made up of Chamber officers and the past two Board chairs.
Chairman of the Board for the 2008-2009 fiscal year (through June 30, 2009) is Mitchell Crespi, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott.
Staff
The Chamber is managed by a full-time professional staff led by president/CEO Tom Kelley. Click here for more details or to contact a Chamber staff member.
Committees and task forces
Committees, boards and task forces allow members to work together to tackle the needs of the Chamber and the business community. Members gain strong community connections through work on these committees. Click here for details.