NORTHWEST VALLEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Catalyst. Convener. Champion.

One Chamber, Seven Communities
Serving El Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell, Wittmann, and Youngtown

About Our Chamber

The Chamber of Commerce is a business organization with a vested interest in the communities of El-Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell, Wittmann and Youngtown. We are an organization of businesses seeking to further their collective interests and to advocate on behalf of the community at large, economic prosperity and business interests. We are a business-led civic and economic advancement entity not affiliated with any governmental entity.

WHY WE EXIST:  Safeguarding Free Enterprise & Building Stronger Communities 


​American free enterprise has contributed to our citizens having one of the highest standards of living in the world, unsurpassed economic prosperity, and its people being the most generous in the world! Free enterprise fosters competition, which means that more companies open up, more innovation, more jobs, our quality of life increases, and our communities get stronger. Private property, economic freedom, economic incentives, competitive markets, and the limited role of government are the characteristics of a free enterprise system. Our Chamber's existence reflects our fervently-held belief that the health of the business community and the health of larger community in which it lives are inseparable. And our work – of safeguarding free enterprise and providing the tools that business need to succeed – is central to the success of the community as a whole.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Chamber is to champion economic prosperity, foster a pro-business climate, and to improve the quality of life in our region.

VISION STATEMENT

To be universally recognized for our unique and invaluable role in helping businesses prosper and helping our communities thrive.

We are not your old school chamber

The Chamber of Commerce is Mission-Driven 


While a corporation’s success is measured by its bottom line and stock value, a nonprofit organization’s success is measured by its ability to achieve its mission. The Chamber's mission statement establishes its purpose with both passion and conviction. Our mission is aspirational and tells us why we exist. It is the foundation upon which all plans and decisions are made.

Goals of the Chamber of Commerce

  • Helping Members grow while enhancing their image and credibility among consumers and other businesses.
  • Being a catalyst for business growth, and helping all businesses prosper by being the Voice of the business community and an ardent proponent of the free enterprise system.
  • Educating the Public on how they can support the current and future economic prosperity of the region built on thriving employers. 

​Not All Chambers Are The Same

And Some Chambers Never Change 

Chambers of commerce started as associations of business owners who promoted and protected the interests of the business community. In the 1950's many chambers morphed into civic organizations that also focused on Parades, Parties, and Pageants (AKA, 3-P chambers). During the 1960's many chambers became well known for social events, also known as mixers (networking events with adult beverages).  Beginning in the 21st Century, many chambers started shifting back to their original purpose of representing the interests of the business community. Today's modern chamber is focused on advocacy and is typically referred to as a 3-C chamber in the industry. The 3-C designation in the chamber profession, is used because these chambers exist to be a Catalyst for business growth, A  Convener for leaders and influencers, And a  Champion for healthier communities. Today chambers fall on a broad spectrum of business models, from those that focus events and mixers, to some of the most influential business lobbying organizations in the community and the U.S. 


The North West Valley Chamber of Commerce is a 3-C chamber. 

We Exist to Be:

  • A Catalyst for business growth,
  • A  Convener for leaders and influencers,
  • And a  Champion for stronger communities.

The Chamber of Commerce strives to further the collective interests of the business community, champion free-enterprise, and work to solve challenges faced by business owners. Signature programs include advocacy activities, digital/internet marketing promotions, and business retention programs (buy local/shop local campaigns). Meeting attendance is never required. Members don't need to lift a finger to receive benefits from the Chamber! 

Additional Facts

  • Established in 1963
  • Premier business organization in the NW Valley
  • The Chamber is not funded by membership income alone. Membership income makes up less than 50% of our budget. The Chamber relies on donations from local businesses, sponsorship, registration fees, advertising sales, fee-for-service activities and public donations
  • We are volunteer and membership driven
  • We are  501(c)(6) organization and may engage in political campaign intervention activities without jeopardizing out tax-exempt status. 
  • The Community Chamber of Commerce is the public arm of the Chamber, and donations to this 501(c)(3) are 100% tax deductible 

Chamber missions vary, but they all tend to focus to some degree on:



  • Striving to ensure future prosperity via a pro-business climate; representing the unified voice of the employer community; and Reducing transactional friction through well-functioning networks. 
  • Building communities (cities/regions/states/nations) to which residents, visitors and investors are attracted; promoting those communities
  • Most are led by private-sector employers, self-funded, organized around boards/committees of volunteers and independent entities (not affiliated with other chambers or governments)   
  • While most chambers work closely with government, they are not part of government although many consider the process of appropriately influencing elected/appointed officials to be one of their most important functions
  • ​Some chambers endorse political candidates and other also make political contributions to pro-business candidates 
  • They share a common ambition for sustained prosperity of their community/region, built on thriving employers
  • Most are ardent proponents of the free-market system, resisting attempts to overly burden private sector enterprise and investment
  • Local businesses are voluntary-paying members of a chamber (nonprofits, quasi-public and even public sector employers also sometimes pay dues to belong)
  • ​A board of directors sets policy for, and guide the workings of, the chamber. The board or executive committee then hires a chief executive (various titles).
  • The chief executive hires and supervises staff all staff. he/she also plans organizes, directs and controls the Chamber’s services, products, business retention efforts, and public policy activities.


We are an organization of businesses seeking to further their collective interests and to advocate on behalf of the community at large, economic prosperity and business interests. We are a business-led civic and economic advancement entity not affiliated with any governmental entity.

Meeting attendance is never required and 95% of your dues are considered tax deductible business expense