After Hours Mixers

These After Hours Mixers feature a chamber member business and provide networking between our member business professionals in a casual atmosphere.

Ambassador Corps

Serve as the communication link between new members and the Chamber and encourage participation in all events. Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings, grand openings, assist at luncheons, mixers, and participate in development of events and programs.

Christmas Parade

A fantastic holiday tradition in Palmdale, the Palmdale Christmas Parade brings families, businesses, car clubs, cheerleading groups, school bands, and local organizations together for a festive morning. A great way to celebrate the holidays! The Parade takes place on the second Saturday in December each year.

Installation

Committee meets from June to January to organize event which honors the outgoing Chairman, Board of Directors and Volunteers.

Film Committee

Through a joint effort with the Antelope Valley Film Office this industry specific committee is designed to build connections local and regional film professionals to build business connections and address common concerns.

Fireworks Booth

The fireworks booth operates from June 29 – July 4.  The booth is staffed by volunteers. This is a great opportunity to get out of the office and mingle with fellow chamber members while preparing for our country’s birthday.  The fireworks booth is the major fundraiser for the chamber.

Joint Military Affairs

This committee meets monthly. Committee discusses ways to build relationships with EAFB personnel, US Plant 42 employees, US Military recruiters and the Palmdale business community.

Luncheons 

Monthly luncheon meetings feature speakers from a variety of business fields, elected officials and community leaders.  New members are presented with their membership plaques and introduced to the community.

Membership/Retention

Works closely with Membership Sales Rep to acquire new members. Retention committee serves to ensure that the services the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce provides are such that existing members and invite their peers to join this progressive organization.

Newsletter

Collect, edit and write articles for our weekly newsletter. Create a newsletter that provides pertinent information for members.  Distribute newsletter via email to over 3000 receipients.

Palmdale Business Breakfast

Meets monthly. Discusses new ideas for our monthly breakfast. Committee volunteers the day of the Breakfast.

Walk with the Mayor

Through a joint effort with the City of Palmdale this program aims to connect with the local business community to provide an arm of support for business operations.

Golf Tournament

Meets January through June. Coordinates, obtains sponsorship, organize and volunteer the day of the event. Partial proceeds go to local charity.

Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee is responsible for collecting contributions for the Work Ethics Scholarship fund.  This fund awards local high school seniors who work or intern during their senior year and plan on furthering their education with scholarship funds.  The committee publicizes the scholarship, solicits donations, evaluates the applications, and presents the scholarship at the Scholarship luncheon in April. Committee also presents certificates at local high school Senior Awards Night events.