In this episode we talk local tech with Wendy Porter and Tim Sharkey representing our local startup incubator and entrepreneurial hub, Chicostart. Wendy is the Managing Director of Chicostart and Tim is charge of Business Development and Operations.  The conversation revolves around the impact Chicostart has in the community since 2013, supporting entrepreneurs and startups by providing […]

In 2018 the Chico Chamber Special Report started the conversation in the areas of public safety needs, and “paving a way to solutions” for our local roads.  The latest addition to the story of the Chamber’s Community Vision is the Chamber’s 2019 Special Report.  Since the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise that took place November […]

Friday, February 15th we co-hosted the 2019 Business Summit & State of the City Address with the City of Chico. The Chico Chamber of Commerce released the 2019 Special Report Camp Fire from the Task Force on City Revenues & Expenditures, calling the City of Chico and community to continue to action around exploring a revenue […]

November 8th the Paradise community experienced the worst fire disaster in the history of California. With that, surrounding Butte County communities have also been impacted by this horrific event. We wanted to sit down with Alexa Benson-Valavanis, President & CEO of the North Valley Community Foundation here in Chico to learn more about how she and […]

Katie continues her conversation with Rick Nielsen on her leadership style and philosophy. Listen to this short Q&A for additional insights in the work of leading an organization and growing as a leader.

Our President & CEO, Katie Simmons has been leading the Chico Chamber organization for 7 years so we wanted to take a look back with Katie to learn what the Community Vision means now after a few years after its inception, what initiatives she is most proud of during her time, and more!

Chico Chamber YPO recently hosts speaker local entrepreneur Valerie Reddemann!  With 20 years’ experience, Valerie is Principal at Hero CMO, a coaching and consultancy firm focuses on helping organizations stand out from the competition through purpose-based messaging and marketing. Research proves purpose driven organizations have happier and more motivated employees, build a more loyal customer […]

We sat down with Josh Pitts, Operations Manager for the Downtown Chico Ambassadors to learn more about this recently developed program possible through a Property Based Improvement District.  Downtown Ambassadors provide hospitality, clean and safe services for Downtown Chico. Ambassadors also offer guest services, courtesy escorts for visitors and employees, along with outreach to enhance […]

“How to Survive the Ride of an Entrepreneur” Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center, Chico On February 21st our Young Professionals Organization  had the opportunity to listen to Grandmaster Farshad Azad, local entrepreneur and CEO of  Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center.  Farshad has trained thousands of people interested in personal, corporate and executive safety issues. He has been the […]

In January, the Chico Chamber of Commerce co-hosted the official 2018 Business Summit & State of the City Address with the City of Chico. The Business Summit included an annual State of the City address by the Mayor of the City of Chico, Sean Morgan and a Business Climate Report from our Chair of the […]