Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Specialties

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest chamber on the Central Coast of California. The Chamber serves its 750 – 800 members with services including networking opportunities, training workshops in business best practices, government affairs representation, marketing support and other programs that foster business prosperity in the region.

CORE VALUES: Creating a Strong Local Economy, Promoting the Community, Networking Opportunitise, Representing the Interests of Business with Government, Political Action

History

Established in 1908.

In the United States, the first chamber was founded for the State of New York to rally against the Stamp Act of 1765. By 1890 there were forty local Chambers in the U.S. These early organizations were founded to protect and promote commerce, and gradually emerged as civic leaders as business people realized that their prosperity depended on the development of a successful, prosperous community. Today there are over 5,000 Chambers in the U.S. Since the 1960’s their role has expanded to become more involved in city development, urban renewal and planning, while maintaining the original mission of promoting and protecting commerce.

The «Monterey» Chamber of Commerce evolved from a Merchants’ Association that was formed early in the 1900’s. The Chamber expanded in 1949 to serve the entire Monterey Peninsula. It continues to work toward a successful, vibrant business and social climate on the Monterey Peninsula. Read the full Chamber history at www​.mpcc​.com.