September 22, 2020
Whittier Small Business COVID Compliant Grant now accepting applications

The City of Whittier and Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered to create the Whittier Small Business COVID Compliant Grant to assist local small businesses that have been financially impacted by COVID-19.
Must be eligible for review.
Click Apply Now for eligibility requirements.
Chamber Board takes action to protect community

In recent months, the Chamber Board of Directors took the following action:
SUPPORT
  • Proposition 20
  • Measure AA

OPPOSE
  • Proposition 15
  • Proposition 21
  • SB 1383

For more information, please email carol@whittierchamber.com.
Thank you to our Hathaway Virtual Hole in One Auction sponsors & contributors!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever Hathaway Virtual Hole in One Auction. We couldn't have done it without you! Special thanks to our sponsors and contributors! See an entire list of our contributors and their contact information by clicking the button below!
But first...
We exceeded our goal at $12,346 and had over 7,400 pageviews!
Check out our full list of sponsors & contributors!
Virtual Happy Hour returns this Thursday
Thursday, September 24, 2020 | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Virtual Happy Hour is featuring Rotating Breakout Rooms! End your Thursday workday with networking with multiple business owners in rotating breakout rooms on Zoom! Login information is provided after registration.
Included in Chamber membership.
$15 without membership.
Wake Up Whittier continues in October!
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

If you missed our first Online Wake Up Whittier, you can attend in October! Enjoy your favorite Wake Up Whittier connection opportunities with interactive networking, city updates, Chamber news, and more!
We are using REMO. Desktops are highly encouraged however mobiles work, too!
Included in Chamber membership.
$20 without membership.
Whittier Chamber offers Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for all businesses
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | 3 sessions from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Employers with at least five employees must provide: (1) at least two hours of sexual harassment prevention training to all supervisory employees; and (2) at least one hour of sexual harassment prevention training to all non-supervisory employees in California.
Supervisory Training: $50 w/membership, $65 w/o
Employee Training: $30 w/membership, $45 w/o
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez to speak at Annual State of the Nation
Friday, October 30, 2020 | 12 p.m.

Experience this unique opportunity to hear Congresswoman Linda Sanchez speak about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and her work to represent our district.
Included in Chamber membership.
$15 without membership.
Grow your small business with Goldman Sachs program
Deadline for Spring 2021 Online Program: October 15, 2020

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Program is a FREE program for qualified small business owners who are interested in growing their business and adding jobs to their communities. This program has been offered in person in the past, but it is NOW ONLINE FOR YOU! This practical 3-month program examines business fundamentals through the lens of actual business experiences, provides you with one-on-one business advisory services, and helps you develop and implement a business growth plan tailored to your business. Plus 85% of our grads do business with each other!

You are eligible for the 10KSB program if you meet the following requirements: 
  1. You are the owner or co-owner of a small business
  2. You have been in operation for at least 2 years
  3. Your gross revenues are at least $150,000 in the last fiscal year
  4. You have at least 4 employees, including the owner(s)

Many SBEs are successful alumni as a result of this advocacy and support.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!
Deadline to apply for Spring 2021 is October 15. To learn more, please email 10000sb@lbcc.edu
Garber's Independent BMW & Volvos
Whittier Chamber member since 2013

Garber's Independent BMW provides the highest level of service available for BMW vehicles. They meet or exceed factory standards for maintenance and repair procedures. Garber's Independent BMW's uncompromising approach employs only the highest quality original equipment manufacturer parts, lubricants, operating fluids, and shop supplies. Their extensive collection of BMW documentation, diagnostic equipment, and special tools provides them with the ability to maintain and repair your BMW in the manner that its engineers intended.

View their profile here.