Advocacy

Since 1938 the Chico Chamber has been the voice of business through advocacy and support of policies and programs that help our community grow. Our purpose is to leverage the voice of business for community good, because we believe that thriving businesses lead to a healthy community.

OUR ADVOCACY PILLARS

We believe a healthy community starts with healthy businesses. By focusing on key areas – economic development advocacy, business engagement, and tourism – we partner with city leaders, community organizations and local companies to leverage the voice of business for community good.

To be the Voice of Business and to make sure our
Member’s voices are heard in the key conversations in our City,
this is what your Chico Chamber does on an ongoing basis:

• We start initiatives to better the community

• We build strong relationships with community leaders

• We show up “at the table” in key conversations about our community

• We connect key people and organizations with each other to help facilitate change

• We stay engaged with government officials

• We organize when needed to make sure things get done

SEE OUR current ACTION PLAN

ONGOING INITIATIVES

As part of our advocacy efforts, we create a Special Report that reviews the key issues facing our city. The 2021 Special Report includes a year in review, as well as reports on Housing, Police and Fire, Public Safety, our Roads, and the ongoing Pension Liability we face as a City.

Download Report