Years ago, business leaders discovered that by joining forces, they could become an important voice to articulate the needs of their members, and to work to maintain an environment that would help them succeed. Thus were Chambers of Commerce founded.

Even today, your Chamber has as its most important role the voicing of opinions in public forums that reflect the needs and desires of its members. But Chambers have become much more than that as the years have evolved; and your Petaluma Chamber is certainly a good example of that, with experience dating back to 1906.

What we are, at our very core, is opportunity for you: opportunity to first make your needs known in public forum, but a great many other opportunities as well.

You have the opportunity to get to know you market better, and for them to get to know you better. The Chamber offers a great many opportunities for you to meet and mix with other businesses, with government leaders, and with consumers.

You have the opportunity to help create programs which will benefit your segment of the marketplace. Our committee structure is constantly evolving in an effort to meet the changing face of business in Petaluma. Check our committee roster - if you find something that interests you, speak up. Your presence is welcomed.

But most of all, through your Chamber of Commerce, you have the opportunity to become an active and Effective member of the broader business community.