Legacy Driven. Future Focused. Built for Business.
Who We Are
Since 1889, the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce has been at the center of our region’s economic growth. We are a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization built for business, serving as a connector, collaborator, and champion for Santa Cruz County. As a trusted local partner, we bring together business, government, and community partners to help our region thrive.
We are proudly independent and locally focused. While we engage in state or national conversations that affect our region, we are not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Our work is rooted in what matters here in Santa Cruz County: supporting the people, places, and businesses that shape our local economy.
Our members represent every part of the county and every sector of the economy. From downtown retailers and Pajaro Valley growers to Westside tech companies, mountain wineries, coastal creatives, and everything in between. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or part of a company with thousands of employees, the Chamber is here to help you succeed.
Led by a volunteer board of directors and powered by over a century of service, the Chamber is built on legacy and focused on the future. We believe a strong economy is built on strong relationships, and we are here to foster both.
Our Mission
We work to create a healthy, inclusive, and resilient economy where businesses grow, innovation thrives, and the community prospers.
Our Impact
We deliver impact in three key areas:
Since 1889, the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce has been at the center of our region’s economic growth. We are a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization built for business, serving as a connector, collaborator, and champion for Santa Cruz County. As a trusted local partner, we bring together business, government, and community partners to help our region thrive.
We are proudly independent and locally focused. While we engage in state or national conversations that affect our region, we are not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Our work is rooted in what matters here in Santa Cruz County: supporting the people, places, and businesses that shape our local economy.
Our members represent every part of the county and every sector of the economy. From downtown retailers and Pajaro Valley growers to Westside tech companies, mountain wineries, coastal creatives, and everything in between. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or part of a company with thousands of employees, the Chamber is here to help you succeed.
Led by a volunteer board of directors and powered by over a century of service, the Chamber is built on legacy and focused on the future. We believe a strong economy is built on strong relationships, and we are here to foster both.
Our Mission
We work to create a healthy, inclusive, and resilient economy where businesses grow, innovation thrives, and the community prospers.
Our Impact
We deliver impact in three key areas:
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Join the Chamber
Becoming a member of the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce is more than joining an organization—it’s an investment in the success of your business and the future of our community. Your membership fuels advocacy, expands access to vital resources, and builds connections that strengthen the local economy for everyone. Learn more about Membership.
Becoming a member of the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce is more than joining an organization—it’s an investment in the success of your business and the future of our community. Your membership fuels advocacy, expands access to vital resources, and builds connections that strengthen the local economy for everyone. Learn more about Membership.
