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FOCUS ON BUSINESS

Chairman of the Board ’ s Message

Bonnie Mulholland

“ I am so thrilled to be representing Calabasas Chamber of Commerce as the Chairman !”
Now in our 60th year , the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce continues to be an instrumental nonprofit organization promoting business development throughout the greater San Fernando Valley . Through our members , the Chamber serves more than 400 businesses with over 150,000 employees who live and work in our community .
The Calabasas Chamber is comprised of a blend of large , medium and small businesses ; we as a Chamber take pride

President / CEO ’ s Message

Bridget Karl

2016 will prove to be another outstanding year for the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce and our business members .
The Chamber again held its Annual Bowling Tournament to raise money for student scholarships and was proud to honor graduating seniors from surrounding High Schools with $ 5000 in scholarships .
The Chamber Attorneys , for the third consecutive year , held “ Law Day ” for Chamber businesses and area residents to receive free legal advice . “ Law Day ” is held every year on the first of May , when attorneys from across the country , in all areas of practice , give back to the community pro-bono .
The 2015 20th Annual Wine Tasting went off come rain or shine to be one of the most successful wine events .
The Calabasas Chamber proudly partnered with the City this past summer as a Host Town for the Special Olympics World Games , hosting athletes from Great Britain . This 4 day , 3 night event was an incredibly uplifting and a successful collaboration , an event that will be remembered for years to come . Thank you to all the business sponsors and volunteers who came out to support the Special Olympics athletes .
October , the month of the annual Calabasas Pumpkin Festival was a huge success , the largest number of attendees in recent years . The chamber is always proud to partner with the City of Calabasas to pull off this extraordinary event .
The Calabasas Chamber continues to partner with the City of Calabasas to discuss possible development opportunities in our area , to bring in new business that supports the growth and beauty of this great city .
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in the number of small businesses we have , as our small business owners play an integral role in our community . The Calabasas Chamber diligently strives to grow business , create jobs , and support business collaboration . The Calabasas Chamber is founded on business networking and community allegiances .
I invite you to engage with us and explore how we can grow your business . We are an active Chamber and encourage active participation from our members with opportunities to partake in more than 75 events every year . Our monthly breakfasts , luncheons , and mixers as well as our annual Wine Tasting and Pumpkin Festival events generate lots of buzz and excitement for business individuals and business organizations .
We want you to be seen and heard so we encourage you to take advantage of our many opportunities to promote your business and increase your visibility and exposure . Let us know how we can work together to unify and strengthen local business . We look forward to seeing you at our next event !
Business opportunies are endless when you
join the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce !
Success in your business is the direct result of what you know – and who you know . Your active participation in the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce gives a big boost to both . The Chamber is the largest and most influential business organization in this area – and the one that gives you the greatest access to new clients , new ideas , and other resources that will grow your business .
The Calabasas Chamber offers opportunities for involvement in our Government Affairs Committee , Education Committee , Deputy Committee , Special Events Committee , Breakfast and Lunch Committees , networking events and volunteering at many of the great events the Chamber hosts . When you get involved in the Chamber , you gain incredible access to the top business people in the City of Calabasas , Ventura County , LA County and the San Fernando Valley . Share your ideas , learn what someone else knows , and pick up leads . The person you meet could soon be the household name who started the billion-dollar business , the elusive VP you tried to reach on the phone , maybe even your next big client .
Our members strongly believe it is smart to do business with other Chamber members . So , grab your business cards and come to an event .
At the Chamber , we help qualified , interested buyers find you . A listing in our Membership Directory , participation in our Trading Post , and service links on our Web site are included in your membership . Plus , you can stand out from the crowd even more when you take advantage of sponsorships and advertising opportunities .
Gain one client – or one big idea – from your involvement in the Chamber and your membership pays for itself .
Join today and let us introduce you to the people , ideas and opportunities that will help you grow your business .