Frequently Asked Questions

The Chamber of Commerce has the responsibility of supporting the economic well-being of our community by promoting and advocating for business growth and development. The Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic living process because its people are working for the betterment of West Hollywood.

It is primarily an organization of business, industry and professional men and women who have joined together to work for the solution of their mutual business and community problems. In West Hollywood, as in other areas, there is a distinct need for an organized group such as the Chamber of Commerce. There are problems and opportunities which an individual cannot possibly solve; but by working with others, pooling time and resources, important accomplishments can be made.

​In brief, the Chamber of Commerce may be defined as the vehicle organization, for mobilizing people to accomplish goals for the betterment of the community, with special emphasis on the business and professional members of the community.

Anyone can join the Chamber of Commerce. They do not have to be in the City of West Hollywood. They can also be individuals or join individually from a corporate company.

While West Hollywood is geographically surrounded by the city of Los Angeles, it is a distinct and separate municipality with its own local government, city council, and services. The city of West Hollywood was officially incorporated on November 29, 1984, and it has its own unique identity and character that sets it apart from Los Angeles.