California Area Chamber of Commerce
California, Missouri
Mission Statement
To take the lead in promoting business development and stimulating economic growth as well as enhancing the quality of life through Community involvement, recognition, and pride.
Vision statement
The California Area Chamber will accomplish its mission by implementing programs to meet the needs of our growing Community through teamwork. We will expand our membership by promoting a positive working relationship among businesses and the general public while maintaining an efficient organization that is accountable to each of its members.
Membership Benefits
Your membership is an investment in your business and community’s future. The Chamber is here to help our members and our community. Membership may be a tax-deductible business expense, consult your tax accountant for guidance.
Some benefits members enjoy include:
• Online Membership Directory Listing
• Chamber Business Referrals
• Annual Membership Directory Listing
• Official Chamber Logo use
- Facebook Promo's
• Online Community Calendar of Events
• Committee Participation
• Community Resource & Information Center
• Special Events Assistance (groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, etc.)
• Periodic Informational Emails
• Educational Seminars
• Notary
• Fax and copy privileges at Chamber office
• Access to QR Code
• Chamber Gift Certificates
Visitor Services
• Visitor Assistance
• Maps - City, County, and State
• Brochures of local, regional, and state attractions
Economic Information
• Community Profile
• Demographic Information
• Business Statistics
• Member of Moniteau Economic Development
Events
• Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Golf Tournament
• Christmas California Style
- parade
- house lighting contest
• Annual Chamber Dinner & Auction
• Scholarship Program
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Chamber Annual Dinner
Ribbon Cuttings
Business Educational Seminar
Christmas Parade
Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival
Notary certified
Businesses can have their documents notarized in the Chamber office.
Ready to become a member?
Membership Dues Structure:
Banks/Savings & Loan: $11 per $1,000,000 of deposits
Professional business – dues per each practicing – : $125 per each Attorney, Accountant, Doctor, Dentist, or Veterinarian
Individuals/Churches/Non-profit Organizations/Farm/Home $40
Business: Sole Proprietorship/Small Business with 1-10 Full Time $125
Business/Corporation: with 11-25 Full Time Employees*: $175
Business/Corporation: with 26-50 Full Time Employees*: $225
Business/Corporation: with 51+ Full Time Employees*: $500
Associate Membership – if you own a second business – $25/each additional business
New members’ dues are pro-rated on a quarterly basis.
*4 part time (30 hours or less) employees = 1 full time employee
For more information, contact the Chamber Office at 573-796-3040 or email [email protected]
2025 Board of Directors & Staff
Cale Brown, President
Commerce Bank
Elaine Anderson, Vice President
University of Missoui Extension
Becky Wood, Treasurer
Hawthorn Bank
Sally Vogel, Secretary
Independent
Matt Abernathy, Asst. Superintendent
Moniteau County R-1 School District
Heather Allen
Cargill
Brad Baer
Baer Brothers Woodworking
Sharon Campbell
Moniteau County Farm Bureau
Tyler Clenin
Clenin Farm Supply LLC
Becki Collier
Grace Print House
Spenser Deeken
Central Bank
Shelly Hampton
Peoples Bank of Moniteau County
Missy Hindman
Mr. G's Liquor
Sharon Hudson
Hollon Family Chiropractic
Madison Imhoff
Mid-Mo Brush Clearing LLC
Scott Jobe
City of California
Dr. Kennedy Juul
Juul Spine & Sport Chiropractic
Becky Lawson
Hawthorn Bank
Alex McGill
Countryside Insurance Agency
Chelsea McGill
Grind Coffee Shop and Bistro
Rita Rippee
Executive Secretary
California Area Chamber of Commerce
Business hours
Business Hours
- Monday08:00am – 04:00pm
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday08:00am – 04:00pm
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday08:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday - SundayClosed