What does a Chamber do?

A chamber of commerce is a business organization made up of member businesses whose goal is to further the interests of the local business community. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies advocate on behalf of the business community to ensure a thriving business climate and local economy.
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Your Pittsburg Chamber is...
a Catalyst, a Convener, and a Champion...and we do that by being - 

A Spokesperson

  • Addressing questions of interest to the business community, including government issues impacting the community from a business viewpoint to planning for the future
  • Central organization in which fellow business people join in an effort to promote the projects that benefit the community

A Training Agent

  • Conducting a variety of educational and informative workshops in an attempt to meet the changing needs of our membership

A Sales Manager

  • The Chamber sells your city, your products, and your services to people, attracting business everywhere through networking, chamber communications and referrals
  • Promoting buy local, buy Pittsburg, buy Chamber

A Business Agent

  • Promoting a positive image of Pittsburg
  • Providing a network for businesses to expand their reach
  • Conducting programs to foster community bonding and goodwill
  • Assisting to speed up the process of expanding businesses through the Discover Pittsburg Broker’s meetings and the new Chamber “City Tour” (Educating businesses on various city processes & departments required to start a business)
  • Connecting decision makers for future collaboration and partnerships through the new “Pittsburg Executive Group” Program (PEG)

A Public Relations Firm

  • The Chamber welcomes dignitaries and new businesses to the community
  • Highlight Big Business supporting the community through a yearly feature story; Chamber ”PEG’s” Boost Community

An integral part to an Effective Community

  • The Chamber provides structure, volunteer leadership and professional staff to implement effective programs to meet the needs of a growing community

An Advocate

  • Pushing issues that are important to Pittsburg businesses
  • Helping to improve community understanding on issues of concern by presenting the business perspective on key issues
  • Exposing members to pertinent information through the chamber’s website, newsletters & weekly e-blasts to assist businesses in their decision-making process

An information Center

  • Through the Chamber’s new benchmarking tool, businesses can gain valuable data to “SizeUp” their business and learn how they measure up to the competition in their industry, where to advertise and the best places to find new customers
  • Information on local businesses, employers, clubs, and organizations are just a few of the services that the Chamber can offer