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About the Chamber

Tuesday, 14 September 2010 22:27 Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 October 2010 05:59 Written by Administrator

Since our founding in 1910, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has supported local businesses in their quest to build a strong community. From the earliest days, Chamber members have supported a strong and successful local economy, beautiful business and residential districts, as well as a superior public education program and City infrastructure. The Chamber has been the hub for local business people to connect with and support the broader community.

Our mission is to promote and maintain the community's continued economic vitality and quality of life by creating and supporting a positive environment for business; articulating business concerns; and encouraging cooperation among Palo Alto businesses and between the business community and city government, residents and other key constituencies.

The Chamber is a non-profit organization governed by an active Board of Directors and a small professional staff. The Chamber’s membership consists of approximately 550 businesses; a diverse mix of small businesses, merchants, and professionals; nationally recognized corporations, educational and health institutions; and community organizations.



Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote and maintain the community’s continued economic vitality and quality of life by:

  • Creating and supporting a positive environment for business
  • We support business interests to help companies thrive; provide opportunities for businesses to support one another, and encourage the community to continue supporting local businesses.
  • Networking through the chamber provides opportunities for members to showcase their products and services, as well as benefit from ideas and savings that enhance their bottom line.
  • Articulating business concerns
  • The Chamber works year-round to ensure local elected officials and other decision makers are educated on the impact their actions have on local businesses.
  • Encouraging cooperation among Palo Alto businesses and between the business community and city government, residents and other key constituencies
  • Palo Alto is a great place for business. With an affluent residential population, Stanford's academic community and leading edge companies in the high tech and green tech industries, Palo Alto provides a diverse customer base for a wide variety of businesses.

 

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