About Us

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of nearly 1,500 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Our mission is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for our members and the business community.

Investing in the Glendale community through Chamber membership supports a program of work that includes economic development, education and talent development, public policy, transportation and infrastructure, technology, as well as business attraction, retention, and expansion.

The Glendale Chamber builds its program of work around the three core principles, an investment in membership brings: business connection, community impact and economic prosperity.

MISSION

The Glendale Chamber serves the business community as the voice of commerce, provides programs and services to improve the economic

environment for its members and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers,

the Glendale Chamber is a reliable source for community information and

a dependable resource for business referrals.

VISION

For Glendale to have a prosperous business community.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

CONNECT

Your investment in the Glendale Chamber directly and positively impacts our community. Chamber programming and advocacy provide a forum and information critical to fostering relationships among business and community leaders, members, and activists. Our mission is simple, to transform transactional interactions into transformational connections!

IMPACT

As a convener of people, the responsibility to increase awareness and enhance knowledge around topics that have the greatest impact to business and community is critical. Through Chamber led initiatives, leaders at all levels are directly able to influence civic, social, and business initiatives pivotal to growth and community wellness.

PROSPER

A large, diverse membership focused on broad prosperity is the most impactful yet arduous to achieve. Won’t you or your business join us on this journey? Together, our collective voices hold great power. United, success becomes achievable!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest business organizations in the West Valley. The primary focus of our program of work is to promote a strong local economy; a responsibility we take very seriously. As we all know, anyone who lives and visits our city/region recognizes the beautiful and vibrant community we have along with a rich history. Each and every day, the Chamber Team is working to make a difference ensuring growth in businesses and working to build a better community. We encourage you to enrich your business experience and be part of the future of Glendale by becoming involved and engaged with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.

A WORD FROM OUR 2022 CHAIR OF THE BOARD

"The strength of who we are as a community is based on how well businesses, residents, service organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities come together to support growth and development for the City of Glendale and the West Valley. To foster this philosophy, as president of Glendale Community College (GCC), I have sought out opportunities to serve Glendale and immerse myself into the fabric of our surrounding community.

One such opportunity is to serve on the Glendale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, which I have done since 2018, and now as the 2022 Chair of the Board of Directors. This role is a privilege and an opportunity to address issues that have long existed as well as those that have been brought to light and exacerbated by the pandemic of the past two years. I welcome the challenge to bridge gaps by working together, in support of each other and of our community, knowing the strengths and opportunities will continue to present themselves as we keep our eyes focused on a positive future.

I am proud of the tradition of service that Glendale Community College embodies. Since 1965 our mission has been to promote social and economic mobility by providing educational opportunities to all and preparing students to immediately enter the workforce or transfer to a university. Over the past two years, we have learned to overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic, and the opportunity to begin offering four-year degrees is a great example of how we continually adapt to the changing landscape and meet the needs of our students and community.

I look forward to continuing to work together in support of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce and the City of Glendale as we build a strong and prosperous community for all. "

Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz, Glendale Community College