About 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 businesses, organizations, education and government with over 500 members that employ about 20,000 people in the Camarillo area. Fifty percent of the members are small businesses with five or fewer employees. Click herefor a directory of all members.

Mission

“To promote and enhance a positive business and community environment.”

Chamber’s Focus Points

Representing the interests of business to government (Business Advocacy & Political Action)

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 Chambers of Commerce Alliance of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, an organization that actively advocates for business in this area. Click here to learn more about the Alliance.

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.

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 each member’s business.

Promoting the community

Chamber programs bring dollars to Camarillo and its businesses and keep dollars in the local economy. The Chamber promotes the community through programs like Tourism (visitor services), Old Town Association, Buy Local, Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival and more. Click Here for more information on Chamber programs.

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 such as the Top Ten Community Awards, Educator of the Month program and diverse programming with CSU Channel Islands.

Providing marketing and networking opportunities to members

Members benefit directly by making business connections, taking advantage of exclusive opportunities to market to other businesses and residents, and keeping up with important community and business information.  Click Here to learn more about opportunities with the Chamber.

A regular schedule of events help member representatives connect with one another  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 Directors

Members 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. Click Here to meet the Board.

The current Chairman of the Board is Bob Taylor from Camarillo & Beyond / Cobalt Realty.

Staff

The Chamber is managed by a full-time professional staff led by President/CEO Jennifer Wells. 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.