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Clovis Chamber Activities

Committees and councils provide the organizational structure to accomplish the Chamber’s goals and mission — to promote the general welfare and prosperity of the business community.

Ambassador Corp
Ambassadors are the official goodwill representatives for the Chamber. Their primary mission is to promote and recruit membership through ribbon cuttings, personal contacts and directory distribution.

Arts Council
The goal of the Arts Council is to establish Clovis as the Cultural Arts Center of the Central Valley through the use of sculptures and murals as attractions. It is also working on the design and construction of a performing arts and theater building.

Business Advocacy
Advocating for local businesses is one of the primary responsibilities of the Chamber. The Public Policy Committee performs due diligence on issues before they become legislative bills. Vital areas such as transportation, air quality, sewer and water quality are studied and the results are reported to the Chamber membership. The Legislative Issues Committee analyzes and acts on legislation that impacts the business community. Recognized statewide for its advocacy, the committee encourages members to interact with elected officials to impact legislative decisions.

Business is Good! Committee
Through a variety of presentations and meetings, the Business is Good! Committee provides Chamber members opportunities to improve their business acumen. Learn how to hone speaking skills at the weekly Toastmasters’ Club meetings. Nationally known guest speakers are brought in for the Lecture Series and workshops are held to educate Chamber members about issues that affect business.

Business Tours
In a partnership with a leading tourist company, the Clovis Chamber offers trips to China for Chamber members and the public. These nine-day excursions offer stays in four-star hotels and exciting expeditions to well-known Chinese sites. Trips to other parts of the world are also planned.

Clovis Area Brokers
This real estate group meets to provide training, industry information and networking opportunities for its
members.

Clovis Film Office
The Clovis Film Office acts as a promoter and facilitator for film, video and advertising projects in Clovis, as well as the northeastern county area.

ClovisPAC
ClovisPAC is the political action committee of the Chamber of Commerce and exists as an independent entity that studies legislative issues and can support, endorse or oppose city, county, state and national issues or candidates. ClovisPAC is also recognized as an effective influence on the local and statewide political scene.

Clovis Yacht and Cattle Club
Made up of Clovis residents and Chamber members, this club meets monthly to hear guest speakers, prepare to volunteer at Chamber events and basically have a good time. Its goal is to become the mo-o-o-vers and shakers in Clovis.

Dinner Club
The Dinner Club produces and presents three annual dinners — aKlovisKonaLuau; the Hall of Fame & Community Awards Gala; and BIG Liars, a Storytellers’ Competition.

Foundation for Regional Cooperation and Development
The Foundation was founded to study, support and administer various projects including scholarships for the Clovis community. It holds and administers the Union Bank building that is used by the Auberry Community Free Library. Its current project is the development of a regional park.

Hall of Fame Council
Meeting year-round, this council researches past and present local citizens and organizations that have contributed to the growth and development of Clovis in a manner that supports the Clovis Way of Life. Its efforts have established the permanent Hall of Fame display in the Chamber lobby.

Leadership Clovis
This two-year program trains people for active leadership roles in business and the community. Selected interns follow a curriculum designed by Chamber members and business leaders culminating with a class project. The 2006-2007 class project recognized “Doc” Buchanan’s contribution to the Clovis Way of Life. He was instrumental in creating the success of the Clovis Unified School District.

Leads Clubs
The Chamber sponsors three groups that present opportunities for networking with fellow members through semi-monthly meetings.

Shaw Avenue Committee
The goal of this committee is to make the Shaw Avenue Corridor a “destination place.” The street has been branded with the name The Avenue, and showcases seasonal banners and two large monument signs that welcome visitors to the boulevard. Economic growth and activity has increased significantly since the committee began working on the project.

Tourism Committee
The Tourism Committee works to promote Clovis to visitors and new residents through personal meetings; maintaining brochures and information at the Chamber office; and keeping the Chamber website up-to-date. Efforts of this committee established the National Sierra Heritage Scenic Byway and The Wildflower Trail.

Coarsegold Chamber/ Foothill Chamber/Millerton Lake Area Chamber
These chambers were started under the auspices of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce in order to establish a membership base that will support the individual chambers. Serving as affiliates, they actively participate in Clovis Chamber events and activities while maintaining their own identities.

Clovis Chamber News, The Voice of Business
The Voice of Business is a monthly newsletter with a circulation of over 30,000 throughout Clovis and the Fresno area. The newsletter supplies information to Chamber members but also reaches many residents’ households who participate in Chamber events. www.clovischamber.com

The Spirit of Clovis
The chamber website is visited by thousands every month looking for information about numerous Chamber events and meetings, as well as legislative issue updates. A popular feature is the online registration forms for the Chamber festivals.