Helping the
Community
Get Back to Work
The Arcadia Chamber stands together with our local SGV communities affected by the devastating wildfire.
Have you or anyone you know been directly affected by the Eaton Canyon fire or whose business was shut down for a period of time? Do you know anyone whose building or home office been affected by smoke or fire damage?
Is your business or that of someone you know struggling to produce income during this time? The Arcadia Chamber has resources available and is also seeking help from our local communities.
With the support from the City of Arcadia and donors like YOU, the Arcadia Chamber has continued to grow and evolve the Arcadia Strong program to enrich businesses in our city through Chamber membership, networking, marketing, and promotion. Our focus is on businesses with financial and other difficulties due to the devasting wildfires, so they can be a part of the Arcadia Chamber business community and have access to chamber programs and benefits. Let’s work together as a community to assist and bring back business to our areas.
Founded during COVID-19, and continuing strong throughout the past years, this grant will cover a 1-year Classic Membership (value $320) for an affected business. Being a part of Arcadia Stronger through your generous donations can help our local businesses rebuild and thrive!
There are two ways the Arcadia Strong programs can assist your business.
Arcadia Strong Wildfire Relief Program
Program Eligibility Requirements:
Qualifications for a full year membership ($320)
- Submission of grant membership application
- Business must have been affected by the January wildfires (smoke, fire, etc)
- Previous membership is not a restriction, both dropped members and new businesses can apply
- If applicable, membership drop date will be reviewed prior to application approval
- **Membership Applications for Wildfire Relief Grants will be reviewed upon submission by Arcadia Chamber Staff. If your application does not meet the requirements, your application will not be accepted.**
Arcadia Stronger Business Membership Program
Program Eligibility Requirements:
Qualifications for a full year membership ($320)
- Submission of Arcadia Strong grant membership application
- Business open prior to November 1, 2021
- Have a physical address in the City of Arcadia
- Arcadia Chamber membership drop date no later than November 1, 2022
Download and fill out the application below then email it and all other qualifying documents to JoseLuis@ArcadiaCaChamber.org.
How We Can Help Your Affected Business:
Office Space Available – quiet conference room in the Arcadia Chamber building, with individual tables and chairs, plus high-speed wifi connections, available at no cost
Donated Office Supply Pick-Up Location – offering basic office supplies to struggling
home-based or brick-and-mortar businesses affected by the fires (see below for items; items available as donated)
Membership and Networking Opportunities – membership and networking event tickets available donated through the Arcadia Strong program
How You Can Help an Affected Business:
Donating Membership and Networking Event Tickets – donate funds towards a membership or a networking event for a struggling business
Donate Business-Related Items (NEW items only) – items needed include General Office Supplies (pens, paper, etc), Computer Supplies (keyboards, power cords, chargers, surge protectors, computer mouse, etc), Headphones & Earbuds, Batteries (all sizes)
Business-related items can be dropped off at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce building Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, from 8am to 4pm.
388 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Please call ahead to make sure we are not out in the community or at an event.
*Please Note: The Arcadia Chamber is a 501(c)6. The Arcadia Chamber is not a public charitable organization or 501(c)3. Thus, donations are not tax-deductible.*
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FOR INTERVIEWS CONTACT:
Karen MacNair, CEO, Arcadia Chamber – Karen@ArcadiaCaChamber.org
Carrie Lynn Barker, Director of Operations – Carrie@ArcadiaCaChamber.org
Christine Zito, Pure Marketing Media – Christine@PureMediaMarketing.com