Chico Chamber of Commerce
"Leveraging the Voice of Business for Community Good"
Moving Chico Forward
The Chico Chamber is a robust, impactful organization and
we are looking to build on the success of our Community Vision.
Our goal is to make Chico the safest, most vibrant,
premier city in the North State.
2019 Special Report
The Chico Chamber of Commerce released the 2019 Special Report from the Task Force on City Revenues & Expenditures, calling the City of Chico and community to continue to action around exploring a revenue measure to meet immediate community needs like housing solutions for creating more longtime housing availability, roadway improvements by dramatically increasing road funding, and a reduction in crime by funding a proactive policing model. The Chamber’s goal is to make Chico the safest, most premier, vibrant city in the North State.
Chico Chamber Podcast
Ep # 32 – Chief of Police Michael O’Brien and Chamber CEO Katy Thoma
As you can imagine being a Chief of Police leaves little time for sitting down. But our CEO & President Katy Thoma managed sit down with Chico Chief of Police Michael O’Brien to catch up on how his department is fairing and how the community is fairing post Camp Fire.
Chico Chamber Convenes Community Leaders with Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development and CalOES
Monday, August 19th - The Chico Chamber convened representatives from the Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development and Office of the Small Business Advocate and CalOES to meet with local community and business leaders along with representatives from the Camp Fire Long Term Recovery Group. The Governor’s staff was briefed on the challenges facing the Chico community as it pertains to economic recovery. Some of the challenges discussed were infrastructure – sewer, roads, bridges, workforce housing, employee retention and recruitment, and public safety.
Engaged Chico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chico Chamber President & CEO goes to Capital to speak before Senate Environmental Committee in support of AB430
July 8, 2019 CHICO, CA -
Wednesday, July 3rd Chico Chamber President & CEO Katy Thoma went to the Capitol to speak before the Senate Environmental Committee in support of Assemblyman James Gallagher’s bill, AB 430. Despite the fact the Chico City Council asked to be removed from the bill, the Chamber believes in order to solve the lack of workforce housing it will have to be solved regionally. Thoma said, “Assemblyman Gallagher has done an outstanding job representing his district by championing this important bill through some difficult hearings. It is encouraging to see the bipartisan support he was able to garner for our region to build much needed workforce housing."
Wednesday, July 3rd Chico Chamber President & CEO Katy Thoma went to the Capitol to speak before the Senate Environmental Committee in support of Assemblyman James Gallagher’s bill, AB 430. Despite the fact the Chico City Council asked to be removed from the bill, the Chamber believes in order to solve the lack of workforce housing it will have to be solved regionally. Thoma said, “Assemblyman Gallagher has done an outstanding job representing his district by championing this important bill through some difficult hearings. It is encouraging to see the bipartisan support he was able to garner for our region to build much needed workforce housing."
Chico Chamber Participates in Butte County Delegation Tour
June 6, 2019 - Chico, CA The Chico Chamber participated in a tour of Paradise and Magalia with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce along with a number of their national partners: Wells Fargo, Target, Drop Box, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and JP Morgan. The purpose of their trip was to find ways in which to partner with those who have been affected by the Camp Fire.
Chico Chamber, Chico PD & Downtown Chico Business Association Release Series of Retail Watch PSA's
May 29, 2019 CHICO, CA The Chico Police Department, Chico Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Chico Business Association released a series of Retail Watch PSA’s today. The PSA’s encourage local retailers and the community to Prevent, Report, & Prosecute. The “Retail Watch” program was formed to convene retailers and the Chico Police Department to combat shoplifting in Chico.
Chico Chamber in Sacramento - AB430
Monday, April 8, 2019 - President & CEO, Katy Thoma, Legislative Action Committee Chair, Tom Lando attended the Assembly Natural Resources Committee at the State Capitol. The intent of Assembly Bill 430 is to streamline the environmental review process for certain housing projects to cope with the severe housing shortage in the county in the aftermath of the deadly Camp Fire. Katy says, "I was encouraged by the number of business owners, local government officials and Camp Fire survivors who made the trek to Sacramento to speak in favor of AB430. "
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