square miles. Outsized impact.

First bike lane in America First certified farmers market in California $13.18 billion economic engine
Davis community gathering at twilight, event tents glowing against the evening sky
What 10 Square Miles Can Do

A Small City With a Big Footprint

1905
Chamber Founded
Business owners organized to bring a university to town. They succeeded, and Davis was never the same.
1967
First Bike Lane in America
8th Street, Davis. One painted line started a national movement. Now: 100+ miles of lanes, 25 bike-only bridges.
~90
Farmers Market Vendors
California's first certified farmers market, founded 1976. Turning 50 in 2026. Half a million visitors every year.
41,239
UC Davis Students
A top-10 public university with $13.18 billion in statewide economic impact. Agriculture, veterinary science, engineering.
#24
Best Museum Building
The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, ranked among the top 25 museum buildings of the past 100 years.
$14K
The Toad Tunnel
Davis built a $14,000 tunnel for migrating toads, then added a tiny village called Toad Hollow. Only in Davis.
2021
Brewery of the Year
Sudwerk Brewing won Great American Beer Festival Brewery of the Year. Crafting lagers in Davis since 1989.
221K
Sq Ft Carbon-Free Factory
DMG MORI's manufacturing facility: 221,000 sq ft of precision engineering, powered entirely by renewable energy.

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Chamber Programs

What the Chamber
Actually Does

We are not a networking club. We are the infrastructure that lets Davis businesses thrive. Here is how.

01

Member Directory

The definitive directory of 337 Davis businesses, nonprofits, and organizations. Searchable by category, with profiles maintained by each member. Your storefront in the community.

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02

Events and Community Building

Celebrate Davis, Family Fun Fest, the annual golf tournament, ribbon cuttings, mixers. We create the moments where business relationships begin and deepen.

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03

Advocacy and Government Relations

Your voice at City Hall and in Sacramento. When policy affects local business, from development decisions to regulatory changes, the chamber shows up and speaks up.

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04

Small Business Development

Free consulting, workshops, and mentorship through our partnership with the SBDC. Whether you are opening your first shop or scaling an established operation, we connect you with expertise.

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05

Grants and Funding Access

We connect members with grant opportunities, economic development programs, and financial resources at the city, county, and state level. Money is out there. We help you find it.

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06

Newsletter and Member Spotlights

Weekly business news, event announcements, and member spotlights. Stay connected to the pulse of the Davis business community without drowning in noise.

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Our Community

Davis in Action

Family Fun Fest panorama in Central Park
Mariachi band performing in Central Park
Folklorico dancers at community event
Live band performing under purple lights
UC Davis booth at community event
Dia de Muertos ofrenda with marigolds
Family activities under tent
Indoor market crowds in Davis
Vendor booths in park
Golden path through Davis park
Coming Up

Events

Jun 14, 2026
Celebrate DavisLive music, food, vendors, and the biggest community party in town
Central Park
Aug 10, 2026
Family Fun FestFree family entertainment, food trucks, interactive booths, and kids activities
Central Park
Sep 22, 2026
Annual Golf TournamentThe chamber's longest-running fundraiser and premier networking event
Davis Municipal Golf
Oct 31, 2026
Dia de los Muertos FestivalArt, music, food, ofrendas, and cultural celebration in Central Park
Central Park
Monthly
Ribbon Cuttings and MixersWelcoming new businesses and connecting the Davis business community
Various locations
337
Active chamber members
20%
Commute by bicycle
Highest rate in America
1,801
Seats at the Mondavi Center
World-class performing arts
121
Years building Davis together
Founded 1905
Community Partners

Big things start small.
Start here.

67,000 people. 10 square miles. 121 years of proof that a small community can do extraordinary things when its businesses work together.

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