First bike lane. First certified farmers market. First solar neighborhood. For 121 years, Davis has been the place where tomorrow's ideas become today's reality.
Every decade, Davis tests something the rest of the world adopts later. Here's the record.
The Davis Chamber of Commerce was established to advocate for bringing the University Farm to Davis. It worked. UC Davis is now a world-class R1 university with 41,239 students.
Davis painted the nation's first on-street bike lane. Today: 100+ miles of lanes, 25 bike bridges, and Platinum Bicycle Friendly City status. The blueprint every city now follows.
A community-owned grocery cooperative, decades before "local food" became a movement. Now serves 8,000 member-owners with local, organic, and sustainably sourced products.
The first solar-oriented residential development in America. Narrow streets, community gardens, natural drainage. Still studied by urban planners worldwide 50 years later.
California's first certified farmers market. Celebrating 50 years in 2026 with 90 vendors and 500,000 annual visitors. Every Saturday morning, Central Park becomes the heart of Davis.
Davis declared itself a nuclear-free zone, one of the earliest cities in the U.S. to take a formal stance. The city has always put its values into policy.
The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art opened at UC Davis. Named #24 among the best new buildings in the world. Architecture as bold as the city itself.
The next chapter: a mixed-use innovation campus on the southern edge of Davis. Designed as a net-zero development, combining housing, research, and commercial space.
Davis never stops testing. These are the ideas being built right now.
A university-backed startup accelerator that has helped launch companies across biotech, agtech, and climate tech. Faculty research becomes real products that create real Davis jobs.
A global precision machinery manufacturer chose Davis for its carbon-neutral advanced manufacturing campus. Proof that heavy industry and sustainability can coexist.
California's first certified farmers market turns 50 in 2026. From four card tables in 1976 to 90 vendors and half a million annual visitors. The experiment that redefined how America shops for food.
Everything we do is an ongoing experiment in building a better business community.
Monthly mixers, ribbon cuttings, and the annual awards gala. We believe businesses grow faster when founders know each other by name, not just by logo.
We represent 337 member businesses at City Council, the county board, and the state legislature. When Davis business speaks with one voice, policymakers listen.
Partnering with UC Davis, Sacramento City College, and local schools to create internship pipelines and career fairs. Keeping Davis talent in Davis.
Celebrate Davis, Family Fun Fest, Dia de los Muertos, and the annual golf tournament. Events that bring 500,000+ visitors downtown and remind us why we chose this city.
A searchable directory of every chamber member. Category listings, direct links, and premium placement. The easiest way for customers to find Davis businesses.
From Village Homes to DMG MORI, Davis leads in sustainability. We help local businesses find the path from good intentions to measurable environmental impact.
Where the Davis business community gathers. Mark your calendar.
Davis's signature community celebration in Central Park. Live music, local vendors, food, family activities, and thousands of neighbors gathering together.
The chamber's premier fundraising event. 18 holes, networking, prizes, and a reception. All proceeds support chamber programs and Davis business development.
A free, family-friendly festival drawing families from across Yolo County. Activities, performances, and local business booths. Davis at its very best.
A vibrant celebration of culture, community, and remembrance. Traditional altars, mariachi, folklorico dancers, and artisan vendors in Central Park.
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