It is the mission of the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce to BUILD solid relationships and provide quality services which SUPPORT chamber members and businesses, in order to PROMOTE the economic vitality of our community.

Vision Statement: To be the premier Chamber of Commerce leading the way for others.

Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, and just 20 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, Irwindale is a small, thriving business community in the midst of one of the world's most productive regions! We are home to over 700 businesses, including major satellite offices and headquarters for some of the most well-known companies in the nation, including Ready Pac Produce, Miller Brewing Company and the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale.  We welcome your feedback and suggestions.

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Networking/Economic Development
We have partnered with new member Chamber Discoveries to provide opportunites for networking and economic development via travel tours.  Our first tour will be Tuscany- November 5-13, 2008.   Join us for a FREE tour preview meeting on July 16, 2008.  RSVP's requested.
 
Promoting the Community/Creating a Strong Local Economy

NEW WEBSITE FEATURE!!- Recommend a Chamber member business that you do business with!  For details view PDF File. 

Educational Scholarships –Application deadline is June 27th at Noon! 



The Irwindale Educational Foundation's Annual BBQ Fundraiser will be held on the spacious grounds of Miller Brewing Company on July 18, 2008. The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with entertainment followed by dinner, raffles, special auctions and much more. Only 300 tickets will be sold with a GRAND PRIZE of $5000 in cash! Tickets are available at the Chamber Office. Each ticket is only $100 and admits two people to the BBQ. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.  The Billboard Auction is also back.  Buy it now for just $7500!  The net proceeds of the event along with generous donations by Miller Brewing Company, Ashwill and Associates and other local businesses will be used to award scholarships for the 2008/2009 academic year. Thank you for your commitment to education in the Irwindale community!
 
The Irwindale Educational Foundation is a 501-C3, non-profit organization. The Foundation's Scholarships are focused on assisting students with career development through continuing education at colleges, universities and vocational schools. Contributions are tax deductible and may be sent to P.O. Box 2307, Irwindale CA 91706. Scholarships are awarded to qualified Irwindale residents and businesses that are Irwindale Chamber members in good standing. Scholarship applications and policy are available upon request at the Chamber office. Applications must be submitted by June 27, 2008 at noon. Click on links for BBQ flyer,  Scholarship Application and Billboard Auction.

 
Political Action

As an association of diverse businesses, the Chamber Board of Directors recognizes that there is strength in numbers. The Irwindale Chamber has been instrumental in the formation and development of the San Gabriel Valley Legislative Association of Chambers. Fourteen chambers Board of Directors approved a Regional Legislative Platform. This allows the Coalition to send letters to our legislators on behalf of the Chambers and our respective members. The Irwindale Chamber Legislative Business Affairs Committee utilizes the Irwindale Chamber’s platform to determine which legislative, regulatory and governmental issues the Chamber should support or oppose. They inform legislators of the Chamber's positions. This committee also works to keep the members of the Chamber informed and educated on issues facing the business community by having forums for our businesses to meet and hear from our legislators. See calendar page for upcoming forums. We act on behalf of our members by keeping them informed of legislation that could impact their success.

To view the Irwindale Chamber Legislative Priorities click here.

 

 

 

Creating a Strong Local Economy

The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the newest member benefit... Traffic Catcher Pages!   Post photos, list your top ten services, add video and more!   Use the member log in to access these services.  Promoting the economic vitality of our community is not just part of our Mission Statement, but an important part of our role in the business community.  

The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business (SB) Certification Programs were established to increase business opportunities with the State of California; thereby stimulating the state's overall economy. The programs are designed to help DVBEs and SBs participate in a more level playing field with certain advantages when competing against other non-DVBEs and non-SBs for state contracts and purchases. Certified firms can also take advantage of other DVBE and SB benefits. For more information or to apply online visit http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus/

 

Environmental Committee

 

We invite you to find out more about ways you can help. Our page on this website has many resource links in the Environmental pages as will the “Green Pages” in our Insights magazine. Some of the topics we will cover are: carbon footprints, landscaping, recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency, air quality, clothing, paper use, health and natural remedies, clean up and disposal.

The Environmental Committee has taken on the challenge to help all of us learn ways that we can “Go Green”. Whether from a corporate stance or just on a personal level, each small step when combined with hundreds or thousands of small steps will have a big impact on our corner of the world. In fact, that is the theme for 2008 “Small Steps=Big Impact”.