Davis Chamberof Commerce
The Davis Chamber advocates for policies that help businesses grow, create jobs, and keep our local economy strong. We are your connection to City Hall.
The chamber monitors, evaluates, and takes positions on issues that directly affect the Davis business community. Our advocacy spans six core areas.
Advocating for balanced growth that supports new housing, commercial development, and retail vitality while preserving what makes Davis special.
Supporting infrastructure improvements, transit connectivity to Sacramento, bike-friendly streets, and smart parking solutions for downtown businesses.
Promoting Davis as a destination for innovation, entrepreneurship, and UC Davis technology transfer. Growing our local tax base and creating quality jobs.
Monitoring city fees, tax measures, and regulations that affect business operations. Ensuring the business voice is part of every fiscal conversation.
Connecting businesses with talent pipelines through UC Davis partnerships, internship programs, and vocational training initiatives for the Davis workforce.
Championing safe streets, vibrant downtown, public art, parks, community events, and the local character that attracts residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
From identifying issues to delivering results, here is how the Davis Chamber turns member concerns into meaningful policy outcomes.
We gather input from members at roundtables, committees, and direct conversations. Your real-world business challenges set our advocacy agenda.
Our team researches proposed policies, ballot measures, and regulatory changes. We evaluate every issue through the lens of business impact.
We testify at City Council meetings, meet with elected officials, write position letters, and mobilize member voices when it matters most.
Members receive regular updates on advocacy outcomes, policy wins, and upcoming issues through our newsletter and member communications.
These are the issues the chamber is actively working on this year. Each priority reflects direct input from our membership.
Working with the City of Davis to reduce vacancy rates in the downtown core, streamline permitting for new businesses, and create incentive programs that help local retailers compete. A healthy downtown is the economic heart of our community.
Economic DevelopmentAdvocating for improved Capitol Corridor service between Davis and Sacramento, better parking management downtown, and continued investment in the bike infrastructure that defines our city's identity and attracts talent.
TransportationSupporting housing development that allows Davis employees to live where they work. When workers commute from elsewhere, local businesses lose spending power and community engagement suffers.
Land UseMonitoring proposed fee increases and tax measures at the city and county level. Ensuring that any new costs on businesses are proportional, transparent, and accompanied by tangible benefits.
Tax & RegulatoryThe chamber's advocacy on the downtown parking proposal saved our block from losing 40% of customer-facing spaces. They showed up to every council meeting for six months.