The San Jose Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that represents the interests of businesses in San Jose, California. It was founded in 1886 and is one of the oldest and most respected chambers of commerce in the United States. The Chamber is a membership-based organization and its membership includes a wide range of businesses from small startups to large corporations.
The mission of the San Jose Chamber of Commerce is to promote and support the economic vitality of San Jose and its surrounding communities. The Chamber works to create a business-friendly environment by advocating for policies that support businesses, providing networking opportunities for its members, and offering business development resources and support.
The Chamber's advocacy efforts focus on issues that are important to its members, such as workforce development, transportation infrastructure, and taxes and regulations. It also offers a range of programs and services to help businesses grow and thrive, including educational programs, business networking events, and access to business development resources.
The San Jose Chamber of Commerce is led by a board of directors and is staffed by a team of professionals who are dedicated to serving the needs of its members. The Chamber is committed to supporting the economic growth and prosperity of San Jose and its surrounding communities, and it plays an important role in shaping the future of the region's economy.
CHAMBER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
The San Jose Chamber Of Commerce Board, Administration, Staff, And Members Affirm Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion And Consider Them Essential Elements Of A Vibrant Business Community And Integral To Our Mission.
We Are Determined To Foster An Environment Of Inclusion, Diversity, Openness, And Respect For The Many Differences That Will Enrich The Business Community, Including Race, Ethnicity, Religion, Gender, Age, Socioeconomic Status, National Origin, Language, Sexual Orientation, and Disability.
We Encourage And Welcome Respectful Dialogue And Exploration Of Diverse Ideas, Topics, Perspectives, And Issues Using An Intersectional Lens To Enrich Our Community And Actively Apply That Understanding And Knowledge Into Everything The Chamber Does. We Will Lead In Preparing Our Business Community To Foster Respect, Understanding, Awareness, Pluralism, And Cooperation In An Increasingly Complex, Diverse, Global Society.
Our Communications And All Chamber Activities Shall Be Mindful Of And Sensitive To All Our Communities, Encouraging Harmony, Cooperation, And Unity In Silicon Valley.