The California Chamber of Commerce is the largest, broad-based business advocate, working at the state and federal levels to influence government actions affecting all California business. As a not-for-profit, we leverage our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations to provide affordable and easy-to-use compliance products and services.

• President and Chief Executive Officer: Allan Zaremberg. Biography
• Located at 1215 K Street, Suite 1400, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Mission: To serve as an advocate and resource for California employers and to engage in other activities, domestically and internationally, that enhance the California economy and make the state a better place to live, work and do business.

CalChamber membership facts:

• Members total more than 16,000
• Members employ one-fourth the private sector workforce in California
• 75% of CalChamber members have 100 or fewer employees

Information commonly requested:

• New! 2008 Vote Record  - The CalChamber's position on a bill and how each legislator voted. Updated 10-10
• New! Best and Worst Business Votes 2008  - Lists legislators according to their support for business positions. Updated 10-10
• Bill Status Report  - List the final status of priority bills and the CalChamber position three times a year. Updated 10-03
• November Ballot Measures   - Brief summaries of the measures that will appear on the November ballot and reasons for the CalChamber positions. Updated 10-03
• Economic Advisory Council Report  - September 2008: California Economy Continues to Trail U.S. Due to Housing/Mortgage Woes
• Job Killer/Creator Vote Record July 2008 
• Pictorial Roster  - Updated 02-08. Photos of constitutional/statewide officers and state legislators.
• Major Victories for California Employers in 2007 
• Final status of 2008 job killer bills
• Guidelines for Political Communications to Employees
• 2008 Business Issues and Legislative Guide
• Legislative Guide  - How to convey your message to your legislator.