TESTIMONIALS

"Being a member of the Chamber is more than just a mark of community support.  It provides opportunities for marketing and networking with other business owners and members of the community.  Doing business in California is difficult and the Chamber brings resources and access to information and training that keep small businesses like us moving forward. "

John Rios
President
Mountain West Builders

"The Visalia Chamber has helped us through promotion through ads, and adding us in the monthly newsletter. Being able to be involved in the Chamber events has also been a huge help in raising awareness for our cause, and raising money for our organization."

Renee Cardoza
Executive Director
California Service Dog Academy

"Being a Chamber member has helped The Good Life Photography establish a trust within the community. I think that is huge! With so many "photographers" out there these days, I feel that TRUST is something hard to come by."

Trisha Dean
Owner/Photographer
The Good Life Photography

"Through thick and thin, the Chamber has continued to support our small business relentlessly. They are always a phone call away, and always offering a hand to help the fellow community and business owners. There is an active movement within the chamber to not only expand and grown business, but to also sustain and nourish the existing establishments. Being a member is so much more than just a sticker in your window, it is the opportunity to make a voice that is heard, that matters, and that makes things happen."

Miguel Reyes
Owner
Quesadilla Gorilla

"The support from the Visalia Chamber to help rezone East Main Street has allowed me as a developer, who's on the forefront of reviving the area, early success at signing up key tenents."

JR Shannon
Owner
SK Ranch-CRS Farming

"As an attorney and a 30+ year member of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce, the contacts generated with other Chamber members have been invaluable in developing my law practice, and in becoming better known in the community. As Visalia's mayor, I always appreciate the Chamber's insights and comments about business issues facing the city."

E. Warren Gubler
Partner
Gubler & Abbott, LLP

"The Chamber represents all of our interests at the legislative level which is critical to the economic success of the Central Valley. As a member of the Chamber, I am able to network with other business professionals and stay apprised of issues that affect all business."

Liz Wynn
Executive Director
Visalia Emergency Aid Council

“Our Chamber membership ensures that my voice as a business leader is heard. I recently attended multiple sign ordinance meetings held by the City of Visalia and was impressed with the way that the Chamber advocated for Visalia Mall and other businesses to make sure that the ordinance was fair and helped the business community.”

Richard Feder
General Manager
Visalia Mall

"My Chamber membership ensures that I have the opportunity to mentor and help future business leaders in our community. This year I had the opportunity to sit on the Investor Panel for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and I was amazed that as high school students, they were taking the initiative to start their own business. I was excited to be able to give them ideas, and support them through the process."

Tony Benevento
President/C.F.O.
ServiceMaster by Benevento

“As a small business owner I manage my expenses very closely and can testify that joining the chamber provides a positive return on investment.  Attending Chamber-hosted events such as mixers or ribbon cuttings provides a great way to network and grow my business.  The chamber has many features that can assist you in whatever aspect your business requires.”

Karen Gross
State Farm Insurance

“I feel a Chamber membership is synonymous with quality and credibility.  The Visalia Chamber has a huge following of very involved people from many organizations. The members are both large and small which gives everybody great networking opportunities. Getting involved with the Chamber and becoming an Ambassador has helped to grow my business. The key for any business is to get involved.”

Ryan Purkiss, Certified Financial Planner™
Thiesen-Dueker Financial Consulting Group

"The opportunity to network with other business professionals is very valuable and the chamber has given us a way to make that happen.  By utilizing the newsletter and e-mail blasts, our organization has been able to extend our reach to local businesses and significantly increase attendance at our monthly meetings."

Teresa M. Inglehart, SPHR
President of Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM) Tulare-Kings County Chapter

“I believe the opportunity to announce a new service or event with an e-mail blast from the Chamber is highly beneficial to all its members.  A simple phone call to the Chamber gets our message relayed to hundreds of professionals and businesses.  Attendance at the Quail Park Retirement Village special events has increased significantly due to this service.”

Sandy Hagar
Community Relations Director
Quail Park Retirement Village