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Cooper’s Corner

by James Cooper discussions around topics of interest to Our third role is as a champion. We
How Can We Help? our members. The role of a convener is to CHAMPION our members and our
organize, to plan, and to host. The Vallejo community by promoting existing
The Vallejo Chamber of Commerce is Chamber uses its resources and connections businesses and new business opportunities.
primarily an economic development- to create the optimum environment and We advocate for industries, individual
focused organization. Our mission is, “To setting for the conversation to take place. businesses, and events that draw outsiders to
support, promote, and advocate for our Economic Development, Governmental our city. The community champion is more
members and create a vibrant, sustainable Affairs, and Business Permitting are three than a cheerleader; they are proactive and
economy in the greater Vallejo area.” of the topics the Chamber covers. positive about Vallejo, and effort tirelessly
Our members are mainly businesses, to help our city shine brightly to others.
and most of them are small businesses Our second role is as a catalyst. We
that join to grow their organization’s CATALYZE action by focusing our efforts “How can we help?” In many ways, and
visibility in the local community. on specific areas where we perceive the on many levels, the Vallejo Chamber is
conversation is not advancing. A catalyst here to look out for the best interests of our
When a small business joins, the first leads the action and is willing to have businesses, and, in doing so, help improve
question we ask is, “How can we help?” its voice heard first. Since December of the quality of life in
It isn’t enough to just send a newsletter 2016, the Vallejo Chamber has served our community. If you
or make sure their business directory as a catalyst on a diverse assortment of have a business, or
listing is complete. The real work, the topics including cannabis, mental health if you are interested
hard work, is determining what we and work, local higher-education resources in your local business
can do and how it can be done. and opportunities, business permitting and community, please
A Chamber is known primarily for three planning, and business development. We connect with the Vallejo
things. The first is as a convener. We advance the conversation and keep the Chamber of Commerce.
CONVENE meetings, activities, and public topic top-of-mind so action can follow. We are here to help!

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