Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us
8272 Santa Monica Blvd.
​West Hollywood, CA 90046

Phone: (323) 650-2688
Fax: (323) 650-2689

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Closed for Lunch 12:30 – 1:30pm. 

We are remote Fridays

  • ​WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

    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.

  • WHO CAN JOIN THE CHAMBER?

    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.

  • IS WEST HOLLYWOOD PART OF LOS ANGELES?

    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.

Organizational Authority

Structure of the Chamber
The Chamber is a California 501(c) 6 non-profit corporation composed of volunteers/members. The Officers are elected by the Board and serve as the Executive Committee. The President/CEO is hired by the Board and is the chief executive of the organization. His/her responsibilities are to operate within the framework of budgets established, programs adopted, and policies developed by the members of the Board of Directors. 
Committee Chairpersons are appointed by the Board and committees are mandated by and responsible to the Board.

Bylaws
The West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is a California 501c6 non-profit corporation, and is governed by its Bylaws. These Bylaws set forth the responsibilities of the Officers (Executive Committee), Board of Directors and the President/CEO. It is recommended that all persons associated with the Chamber, and especially its leadership team, become familiar with its Bylaws.