
By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening celebration at its new office location last week.
Several city leaders and business owners attended a ribbon cutting for the new Chamber office location at 8091 Greenback Ln. on Thursday, Jan. 30, including Citrus Heights Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa, City Manager Ash Feeney, Vice Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff, and other City council members. Law enforcement officials and regional leaders were also in attendance, including Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez, and representatives from U.S. Rep. Ami Bera’s office, and California State Rep. Josh Hoover’s office.
Chamber Board member and Ambassador Susan Powers said the celebration was “lovely” and that a crowd of people packed the 750-square-foot space and mingled together prior to a ribbon cutting.
“I had a wonderful time at the Citrus Heights Chamber Open House, celebrating their ongoing dedication to our business community and recognizing their incredible impact on economic growth and local engagement,” Rodriguez said in a newsletter to constituents.
The move to a new location was made possible, in part, through a $25,000 grant that was unanimously approved during a September City Council meeting. $8,000 of the funds were allocated for office relocation.
Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheri Merrick told the council in September that, within the first two months of becoming Executive Director, everyone who attempted to visit the Chamber’s office location “got lost.”
“This move is essential for enhancing our presence and making it easier for entrepreneurs and business owners to access our services,” the Chamber wrote in the grant proposal to the city, adding that the new location is more visible, offers an increase in foot traffic, and provides a more inviting space for meetings and events.
The $25,000 grant comes from the economic development support fund program, which provides grants and sponsorships to businesses, business associations, and other economic development-related organizations for events, marketing, promotions, and other activities.
Previously the Chamber of Commerce office was located at 7625 Sunrise Blvd. on the city’s northern limits.
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