Tulare Chamber of Commerce membership grew despite Covid challenges

As the effects of the pandemic waned in 2021, the Tulare Chamber of Commerce saw an upswing in membership and business activity in support of Tulare.

That's the report Chamber CEO Donnette Silva Carter gave to the Tulare City Council meeting at its recent meeting. 

"2021... was actually a great year for our chamber. As we started working with our businesses, going into recovery, we had some challenges from COVID, but things got better at the end of the year," she said. "And as we stepped into 2022, it's been a much better year for our local businesses and for your Chamber of Commerce, too. We are 687 members strong now."

The chamber grew by 175 members, and 26 others upgraded their memberships.

 

"Our leadership at the chamber is committed to making sure that we follow through and deliver on our core competencies, which are to create a strong local economy, promote the community, represent the interests of business with the government, and provide business engagement and opportunities," Silva Carter said. 

"We are a catalyst for business growth as a focus area. We are also a convener of leaders and influencers, bringing people together, and connecting people for the greater good of our businesses and our community overall. We are also a champion for business and a thriving community."