Chambers of commerce: ranked by 2006 budget.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce remained the largest of the more than 70 local chambers headquartered in L.A. County. Overall, the 25 largest chambers have a cumulative budget of $28.6 million for the 2007 fiscal year, up $2 million or 7 percent compared with the previous year. The chambers host a variety of events for businesses as well as the broader local community. Many chambers hold economic summits, business expos, mixers and luncheons for members. Some chambers plan unique events to their neighborhood and oversee tourism sites in their communities that draw thousands of tourists a year. The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce hosts a Tournament of Roses President's Breakfast, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau hosts an annual lobster festival. Businesses pay a membership tee to join chambers ranging from $160 and up depending upon the number of employees at the company. The average minimum membership fee for chambers listed is $300. Cumulative membership exceeds 17,500 businesses. THE PACESETTER LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE largest chamber in L.A. County saw its budget grow to $6.4 million in 2007, up 21 percent over the previous year. And with revenue from membership and other sources growing, the chamber is predicting that its budget will be bigger in 2008. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] However, chamber Chief Executive Gary Toebben said that the basis of that growth, a healthy economy, is threatened unless the region improves its sickly transportation system. The chamber considers the regional network of airports a priority issue and wants to see LAX modernized while growing Ontario and Palmdale airports. "The renovation of LAX is crucial to our city," said Toebben. "We need to be able to handle the larger jumbo jets that are starting to go into use." The chamber also supports an expansion of the ports' capacity even as greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. Toebben said that the chamber is constantly approached by delegations from other countries on how to expand international trade. Globalization and trade with Asian countries has grown and those looking to import goods are/earning about the process from the chamber. "We are hosting delegations from other countries on a weekly basis on trade issues," said Toebben. Founded in 1888, the chamber has 1,560 members. [GRAPHICS OMITTED]
Rank Chamber of Commerce Budget Profile
(Ranking in 2006) (in thousands) * minimum fee
* name * 2007 (annual)
* address * 2006 * members
* Web site * 2008 (1) * year founded
1 Los Angeles Area Chamber $6,392 $500
of Commerce (1) $5,285 1,560
350 S. Bixel St. $6,600 1,888
Los Angeles 90017
lachamber.org
2 Beverly Hills Chamber 4,200 400
of Commerce (2) 3,700 725
239 S. Beverly Drive NA 1923
Beverly Hills 90212
beverlyhillschamber.com
3 Hollywood Chamber 2,100 375
of Commerce (3) 2,200 970
7018 Hollywood Blvd. NA 1921
Hollywood 90028
hollywoodchamber.net
4 Long Beach Area Chamber 1,520 490
of Commerce (5) 1,340 1,256
One World Trade Center, 1,500 1891
Suite 206
Long Beach 90831
lbchamber.com
5 Redondo Beach 1,364 225
Chamber of Comm. & 1,349 680
Visitors Bureau (4) NA 1907
200 N. Pacific Coast
Highway Redondo
Beach 90277
redondochamber.org
6 Industry Manufacturers 1,358 NA
Council (7) 1,276 2,355
255 N. Hacienda Blvd., NA 1962
Suite 100
City of Industry 91744
cityofindustry.org
7 Catalina Island Chamber 1,300 NA
of Comm. & Visitors 1,300 NA
Bureau (6) NA 1949
1 Green Pier
Avalon 90704
catalinachamber.com
8 Santa Clarita Valley 1,100 295
Chamber of Commerce (8) 1,000 1,700
28460 Avenue Stanford, 1,200 1923
Suite 100
Santa Clarita 91355
scvchamber.com
9 Torrance Area Chamber 884 225
of Commerce (9) 864 1,010
3400 Torrance Blvd., 950 1939
Suite 100 Torrance 90503
torrancechamber.com
10 Alhambra Chamber 823 165
of Commerce (11) 761 507
104 S. First St. 867 1903
Alhambra 91801
alhambrachamber.org
11 Pasadena Chamber 800 210
of Commerce (10) 800 1,450
865 E. Del Mar Blvd. NA 1888
Pasadena 91101
pasadena-chamber.org
12 Santa Monica Chamber 725 300
of Commerce (13) 675 950
1234 Sixth St., Suite NA 1925
100 Santa Monica 90401
smchamber.com
13 Greater Huntington 700 180
Park Area Chamber 700 250
of Commerce (12) 750 1906
6330 Pacific Blvd.,
Suite 208 Huntington
Park 90255
hpchamber1.com
14 Burbank Chamber $658 268
of Commerce (14) $641 988
200 W. Magnolia Blvd. $669 1920
Burbank 91502
burbankchamber.org
15 Hermosa Beach Chamber 630 160
of Comm. & Visitors 625 350
Bureau (15) 630 1911
1007 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach 90254
hbchamber.net
16 Manhattan Beach Chamber 600 200
of Commerce (16) 625 700
425 15th St. NA 1941
Manhattan Beach 90266
manhattanbeachchamber.
net
17 Glendale Chamber 504 300
of Commerce (18) 502 890
200 S. Louise St. 507 1910
Glendale 91205
glendalechamber.com
18 Century City Chamber 500 380
of Commerce 400 300
2029 Century Park East 600 1969
Los Angeles 90034
centurycitycc.com
19 Greater West Los Angeles 500 150
Chamber of Commerce 470 1,300
2990 Sepulveda Blvd. 550 1945
Los Angeles 90064
westlachamber.org
20 Korean American 500 1,000
Chamber of Commerce NA NA
3435 Wilshire Blvd., NA NA
Suite 2450
Los Angeles 90010
koreanchamberla.org
21 West Hollywood Chamber 500 NA
of Commerce (20) 490 NA
8272 Santa Monica Blvd. NA 1921
West Hollywood 90046
wehochamber.com
22 Calabasas Chamber 483 275
of Commerce 423 528
23564 Calabasas Road, 488 1955
Suite 101
Calabasas 91302
calabasaschamber.com
23 Greater Lakewood Chamber 456 205
of Commerce (19) 440 298
4010 Watson Plaza 485 1938
Drive, Suite 130
Lakewood 90712
lakewoodchamber.com
24 Antelope Valley Chamber 450 190
of Commerce (21) 472 850
554 W. Lancaster Blvd. 500 1902
Lancaster 93534
avchambers.com
25 Culver City Chamber 405 240
of Commerce (25) 365 836
4249 Overland Ave. 425 1921
Culver City 90230
culvercitychamber.com
Rank Chamber of Commerce 2007 Events & Projects
(Ranking in 2006)
* name
* address
* Web site
1 Los Angeles Area Chamber Mobility 21 Transportation
of Commerce (1) Summit, World Trade Week, Access
350 S. Bixel St. Washington D.C., Access
Los Angeles 90017 Sacramento, Small Business
lachamber.org Awards Luncheon
2 Beverly Hills Chamber Economic Summit, Beverly Hills
of Commerce (2) Magazine, economic impact of
239 S. Beverly Drive tourism study, Evening with the
Beverly Hills 90212 Mayor, Celebration of Business
beverlyhillschamber.com Excellence
3 Hollywood Chamber Economic Development Summit,
of Commerce (3) Hollywood Walk of Fame, State of
7018 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood Luncheon, Entertainment
Hollywood 90028 Industry Luncheon, Women of
hollywoodchamber.net Distinction Awards
4 Long Beach Area Chamber State of the City Luncheon,
of Commerce (5) Inaugural Gala, Golf Tournament,
One World Trade Center, World Trade Week lunch and events,
Suite 206 Entrepreneur of the Year
Long Beach 90831 Conference & Luncheon, State
lbchamber.com of the County Luncheon
5 Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K, Lobster
Chamber of Comm. & Festival, Candidate Academy,
Visitors Bureau (4) Economic Summit, Business
200 N. Pacific Coast Conference
Highway Redondo
Beach 90277
redondochamber.org
6 Industry Manufacturers golf tournament, appreciation
Council (7) lunch for contract employees,
255 N. Hacienda Blvd., concerts, monthly luncheon
Suite 100 speakers, charity rodeo sponsor
City of Industry 91744
cityofindustry.org
7 Catalina Island Chamber New Year's Eve gala
of Comm. & Visitors
Bureau (6)
1 Green Pier
Avalon 90704
catalinachamber.com
8 Santa Clarita Valley Home and Business Expo,
Chamber of Commerce (8) Installation and Recognition
28460 Avenue Stanford, Dinner, Oak Tree Charity Golf
Suite 100 Tournament, Excelencia Awards Gala
Santa Clarita 91355
scvchamber.com
9 Torrance Area Chamber Black History Celebration,
of Commerce (9) Leadership Torrance, Business
3400 Torrance Blvd., Expo, State of the Region
Suite 100 Torrance 90503 Luncheon, State of the City
torrancechamber.com Address
10 Alhambra Chamber Lunar New Year parade and
of Commerce (11) festival, Rose Queen & Court
104 S. First St. Luncheon, golf tournament,
Alhambra 91801 Installation Dinner, Around
alhambrachamber.org Alhambra community newspaper
11 Pasadena Chamber Tournament of Roses President's
of Commerce (10) Breakfast, Inaugural Gala,
865 E. Del Mar Blvd. business showcase, golf
Pasadena 91101 tournament, food courts for
pasadena-chamber.org Fanfest and post parade events
12 Santa Monica Chamber Taste of Santa Monica, Westside
of Commerce (13) Business Expo, Nonprofit Festival,
1234 Sixth St., Suite Health Festival, State of the City
100 Santa Monica 90401
smchamber.com
13 Greater Huntington Carnaval Primavera downtown
Park Area Chamber festival, Huntington Park golf
of Commerce (12) tournament, Sabor De Mexico Lindo
6330 Pacific Blvd., downtown festival, Christmas Lane
Suite 208 Huntington Parade
Park 90255
hpchamber1.com
14 Burbank Chamber State of the City Luncheon, State
of Commerce (14) of the Schools Breakfast, Annual
200 W. Magnolia Blvd. Gala Dinner, Golf Tournament
Burbank 91502
burbankchamber.org
15 Hermosa Beach Chamber arts & crafts shows on the
of Comm. & Visitors weekends of Memorial Day and
Bureau (15) Labor Day
1007 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach 90254
hbchamber.net
16 Manhattan Beach Chamber Women in Business conference,
of Commerce (16) golf tournament, business expo
425 15th St.
Manhattan Beach 90266
manhattanbeachchamber.
net
17 Glendale Chamber golf tournament, Business Outlook
of Commerce (18) Breakfast, State of the City/
200 S. Louise St. Awards Luncheon, Premiere Gala
Glendale 91205
glendalechamber.com
18 Century City Chamber Citizen of the Year luncheon,
of Commerce golf tournament
2029 Century Park East
Los Angeles 90034
centurycitycc.com
19 Greater West Los Angeles health fair, business expo,
Chamber of Commerce food fair, animal fair
2990 Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles 90064
westlachamber.org
20 Korean American Annual Gala, Korea Trade Expo
Chamber of Commerce
3435 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite 2450
Los Angeles 90010
koreanchamberla.org
21 West Hollywood Chamber Creative Business Awards,
of Commerce (20) community health fair, job fair,
8272 Santa Monica Blvd. board installation and annual
West Hollywood 90046 meeting
wehochamber.com
22 Calabasas Chamber Calabasas Wine Tasting, Calabasas
of Commerce Pumpkin Festival, Business-Builder
23564 Calabasas Road, Workshops, Bowling Tournament,
Suite 101 Networking Breakfasts & Luncheons
Calabasas 91302
calabasaschamber.com
23 Greater Lakewood Chamber Business Forecast Luncheon, Annual
of Commerce (19) Installation and Awards Banquet,
4010 Watson Plaza Small Business Development Center,
Drive, Suite 130 Lakewood Educational Assistance
Lakewood 90712 Partnership, Leadership Lakewood
lakewoodchamber.com
24 Antelope Valley Chamber semi-annual flea market, holiday
of Commerce (21) parade
554 W. Lancaster Blvd.
Lancaster 93534
avchambers.com
25 Culver City Chamber Labor Law Seminar, Business Expo,
of Commerce (25) Mission to China, Business
4249 Overland Ave. Directory, New Employee
Culver City 90230 Welcome Bag
culvercitychamber.com
Rank Chamber of Commerce Top Elected Senior Staff
(Ranking in 2006) Official Official
* name * name * name
* address * business * title
* Web site * phone
1 Los Angeles Area Chamber Tim McCallion Gary Toebben
of Commerce (1) Verizon ceo, president
350 S. Bixel St. (213) 580-7500
Los Angeles 90017
lachamber.org
2 Beverly Hills Chamber Sean O'Donnell Daniel C. Walsh
of Commerce (2) Wells Fargo ceo
239 S. Beverly Drive (310) 248-1000
Beverly Hills 90212
beverlyhillschamber.com
3 Hollywood Chamber Jeffrey Briggs Leron Gubler
of Commerce (3) Briggs Law ceo, president
7018 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 469-8311
Hollywood 90028
hollywoodchamber.net
4 Long Beach Area Chamber Matthew Kinley Randy Gordon
of Commerce (5) Tredway ceo, president
One World Trade Center, Lumsdaine (562) 436-1251
Suite 206 & Doyle
Long Beach 90831
lbchamber.com
5 Redondo Beach Glenn Bishop Marna Smeltzer
Chamber of Comm. & Portofino Hotel ceo, president
Visitors Bureau (4) & Yacht Club (310) 376-6911
200 N. Pacific Coast
Highway Redondo
Beach 90277
redondochamber.org
6 Industry Manufacturers Kent Valley Donald Sachs
Council (7) Majestic executive
255 N. Hacienda Blvd., Realty Co. director
Suite 100 (626) 968-3737
City of Industry 91744
cityofindustry.org
7 Catalina Island Chamber Mike Bone Wayne G. Griffin
of Comm. & Visitors Spectrum Sports executive
Bureau (6) Management LLC director
1 Green Pier (310) 510-1520
Avalon 90704
catalinachamber.com
8 Santa Clarita Valley Pam Ingram Larry G. Mankin
Chamber of Commerce (8) Re/Max of ceo, president
28460 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita (661) 702-6977
Suite 100
Santa Clarita 91355
scvchamber.com
9 Torrance Area Chamber Mark Applegate Barbara Glennie
of Commerce (9) Mark E. ceo, president
3400 Torrance Blvd., Applegate (310) 540-5858
Suite 100 Torrance 90503 Insurance Agency
torrancechamber.com
10 Alhambra Chamber Victoria Deise Owen Guenthard
of Commerce (11) Wilson executive
104 S. First St. The Alhambra director
Alhambra 91801 (626) 282-8481
alhambrachamber.org
11 Pasadena Chamber William Podley Lynne C. Hess
of Commerce (10) Dickson Podley ceo, president
865 E. Del Mar Blvd. Realtors (626) 795-3355
Pasadena 91101
pasadena-chamber.org
12 Santa Monica Chamber Tom Larmore James D. Lynch
of Commerce (13) Harding Larmore ceo, president
1234 Sixth St., Suite Mullen et. al. (310) 393-9825
100 Santa Monica 90401
smchamber.com
13 Greater Huntington Ronald V. Garcia Dante D'Eramo
Park Area Chamber Southern ceo
of Commerce (12) California (323) 585-1155
6330 Pacific Blvd., Edison Co.
Suite 208 Huntington
Park 90255
hpchamber1.com
14 Burbank Chamber Mitchell Thomas Gary Olson
of Commerce (14) Interhealth ceo, president
200 W. Magnolia Blvd. Corp. (818) 846-3111
Burbank 91502
burbankchamber.org
15 Hermosa Beach Chamber Kevin McCarthy Carla Merrimen
of Comm. & Visitors Beach House executive
Bureau (15) Hotel director
1007 Hermosa Ave. (310) 376-0951
Hermosa Beach 90254
hbchamber.net
16 Manhattan Beach Chamber Karen Hill Helen Duncan
of Commerce (16) Mary Kay ceo
425 15th St. (310) 545-5313
Manhattan Beach 90266
manhattanbeachchamber.
net
17 Glendale Chamber Catherin Pelley Judith B. Kendall
of Commerce (18) Glendale ceo, exec. v.p.
200 S. Louise St. Memorial (818) 240-7870
Glendale 91205 Hospital &
glendalechamber.com Health Center
18 Century City Chamber Mike Martin Susan Bursk
of Commerce Martin Capital ceo, president
2029 Century Park East Management LLC (310) 553-2222
Los Angeles 90034
centurycitycc.com
19 Greater West Los Angeles Jay Handal John Slowick
Chamber of Commerce San Gennaro Cafe ceo, president
2990 Sepulveda Blvd. (310) 481-0600
Los Angeles 90064
westlachamber.org
20 Korean American Lana Choi Chang Y. Lee
Chamber of Commerce Rotex Hotel president
3435 Wilshire Blvd., (213) 480-1115
Suite 2450
Los Angeles 90010
koreanchamberla.org
21 West Hollywood Chamber Joseph M. Sharon H. Sandow
of Commerce (20) Clapsaddle ceo, president
8272 Santa Monica Blvd. Joseph (323) 650-2688
West Hollywood 90046 Clapsaddle
wehochamber.com & Associates
22 Calabasas Chamber Stephanie Warren Carol Washburn
of Commerce Ewing & ceo, president
23564 Calabasas Road, Associates (818) 222-5680
Suite 101 Sotheby's
Calabasas 91302 International
calabasaschamber.com Realty
23 Greater Lakewood Chamber NA John Kelsall
of Commerce (19) Lakewood Center ceo, president
4010 Watson Plaza (562) 425-7500
Drive, Suite 130
Lakewood 90712
lakewoodchamber.com
24 Antelope Valley Chamber Ken Mann Steve Malicott
of Commerce (21) Camille's ceo, president
554 W. Lancaster Blvd. Sidewalk Cafe (661) 948-4518
Lancaster 93534
avchambers.com
25 Culver City Chamber Chuck Behrman Steven J. Rose
of Commerce (25) CH Behrman ceo, president
4249 Overland Ave. Photography (310) 287-3850
Culver City 90230
culvercitychamber.com
NA--Not Available
Note: The information on this list was provided by representatives
of the chambers themselves. Chambers are ranked by 2007 budget and
members, respectively.
To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of
press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and
thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors sometimes
occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to
the Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire
Blvd., Suite 170, Los Angeles 90036. [c]2007 Los Angeles Business
Journal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without
prior written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from
Wright's Reprints, (877) 652-5295.
(1) Projected budget.
Researched by David Nusbaum
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