About Us

About the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic and public sector, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission, we design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy.

Fact Sheet 2023

 

Vision

A Thriving Region For All

 

Chamber by the Numbers

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce serves a diverse membership of businesses of every size, from nearly every industry, in every community across Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents:

  • More than 1,400 members
  • Over 650,000 employees
  • Small, medium and large-sized companies 
  • Businesses from more than 35 industry sectors
  • The interests of more than 235,000 businesses in L.A. County

And, each year we deliver:

  • More than 40,000 referrals to member companies
  • 120 plus business and professional development programs
  • Advocacy efforts and signature events that focus upon engagement and impact
  • Nearly 100 graduates participating in our civic leadership programs
  • Job opportunities and internships for L.A. youth

Impact Report 2024

 

Five-Star Accreditation Honor 
from U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Accreditation with the United States Chamber of Commerce is the only program of its kind that defines excellence in chamber planning and recognizes chambers for outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities.

Chamber Accreditation

 

History

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has championed the needs of the business community and the citizens it serves through a period of raw, brilliant boosterism to a continuing era of sophisticated national influence. In 1888, the founding members of the Chamber created the organization to function as a vehicle to attract new business to California.

Chamber History 

 

Board of Governors

Board of Governors

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's Board of Governors is the principal governing body of the organization. The board’s membership is diverse, with more than 160 corporate and small business leaders serving on the board. Board members determine the Chamber’s policy positions on business issues and advise the Chamber on strategies and policies.

Chamber Team 

 

Diamond Investors

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges the support of our largest member investors, the Diamond Investors, for their help in fulfilling the Chamber's mission.

View the Diamond Investors

 

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions on the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and other L.A. resources.

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Photos

View photos from recent Chamber Events.

Event Photos

View archived photos from various past Chamber Events.

Archived Photo Albums