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 Campfire Workforce Impact Survey
July 15, 2019 CHICO, CA-
The Chico Chamber of Commerce has released a 3rd quarter Camp Fire Workforce Impact Survey. As our community continues to recover from the recent Camp Fire, it is the Chamber’s priority to make sure we continue to recognize the loss of housing and the impact on our Chico business community.
The Chico Chamber of Commerce has released a 3rd quarter Camp Fire Workforce Impact Survey. As our community continues to recover from the recent Camp Fire, it is the Chamber’s priority to make sure we continue to recognize the loss of housing and the impact on our Chico business community.
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.
City of Chico Community Visioning Survey
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, 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 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 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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