Walnut Creek Chamber Commerce

Advocate, foster, and promote a healthy, competitive business climate, enhancing

Founded in 1926, the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has grown into a major grassroots, member-driven association of businessmen and women. As is stated in its mission statement, “the Chamber advocates common business interests, fosters and promotes a healthy, competitive business climate and enhances the quality of life in Walnut Creek.” Comprised of over 700 firms representing more than 2500 employees, the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is one of the largest accredited Chambers in the Bay Area. Accreditation by the US Chamber of Commerce requires the Walnut Creek Chamber to meet high standards of performance in planning, programming and conducting a well-balanced program of work. The Walnut Creek Chamber is composed of hundreds of dedicated volunteers and a seasoned, professional staff. The 20-member board of directors is responsible for the goals, policy and direction of the organization while the staff coordinates the accomplishment of those goals. At the heart of the Chamber are energetic committees (Ambassadors, Civic Affairs, Art & Wine, Education, Leadership Contra Costa Alumni Association) and a variety of task forces, undertaking a wide range of projects in a variety of areas. Certainly no business in Walnut Creek is complete without a membership in the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has many events, committees, programs and member benefits. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions. The Chamber has been an advocate and resource for its members for over eighty years. We are continually adding goals which focus on adding value to its membership including member benefits and opportunities. Please watch for new events, seminars, and trainings. We currently have the following upcoming events and programs: Art and Wine Festival, International Trips, Walnut Creek on Ice, Leadership Contra Costa, and East Bay Women’s Conference. These events are in addition to our monthly B.A.S.H. (Business and Social Hour) networking events, Business Trade Fairs, Civic Arts Presentation, Ribbon Cutting Celegrations, and business development workshops. Our programs are all meant to add opportunities and development for the businesses in our community. The Chamber works closely with many organizations in our City and surrounding community to coordinate and ensure we bring our members the most informed, cohesive, and strategic information; our members rely on the Chamber for a coordinated mission and collaborative approach. Some organizations with which the Chamber works closely are the City Council, the Diablo Regional Arts Association, the Downtown Business Association, the Contra Costa Council and other Chambers of Commerce. We value your membership and your input. If you have not yet joined the Chamber, we welcome you to do so and hope to answer any questions you may have. Ten reasons to invest in Chamber membership: The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce is focused on creating a strong local economy; The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce continuously promotes the community and your business; The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce is the clear voice of business communicating to all levels of government to hold the line on taxes and government interference; The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce provides an extraordinary array of effective business networking opportunity to help you get connected; The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce aggressively advocates for business, through effective political action, ensure that government offices are business sensitive; The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce keeps you informed on important issues impacting your business, keeping you in front of the curve; The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce provides meaningful leadership training and timely skill building workshops to improve your business effectiveness; The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce has assembled a unique array of member discounts and benefits to save you time and money.