# Arcata Chamber of Commerce

> The Arcata Chamber of Commerce is a nonpolitical, member-supported business organization serving Arcata and greater Humboldt County, California. It promotes local businesses, runs community events on the Arcata Plaza, and connects members through networking, workshops, and programs.

Office and Welcome Center: 791 8th Street, Unit 7, Arcata, CA 95521 · 707.897.6004 · Arcata@ArcataChamber.com
Member directory, event calendar, job postings, hot deals, and the membership application live on the Chamber’s ChamberMaster portal: https://business.arcatachamber.com

Every page is available as Markdown by adding `.md` to its URL (for example /chamber/about.md). The full site in one file: https://arcatachamber.com/llms-full.txt

- [Home](https://arcatachamber.com/index.md): The Arcata Chamber of Commerce connects, promotes, and champions local businesses in Arcata and Humboldt County. Find members, events, and ways to get involved.

## Membership

- [Humboldt Artist Directory](https://arcatachamber.com/chamber/humartdirect.md): Find local artists, makers, performers, and photographers in the Humboldt Artist Directory, or add yourself to the list. Open to everyone, members or not.
- [Member Benefits & Membership Dues](https://arcatachamber.com/member-benefits.md): What you get as an Arcata Chamber member: promotion, networking, free media services, and business support. See annual dues by business size, from $65 a year.
- [New Members in 2023](https://arcatachamber.com/new-businesses-of-2023.md): Meet the 66 businesses and organizations that joined the Arcata Chamber of Commerce in 2023. Welcome, and thank you for supporting Arcata!
- [New Members in 2025](https://arcatachamber.com/new-members-in-2025.md): Meet the 34 businesses and organizations that joined the Arcata Chamber of Commerce in 2025. Welcome, and thank you for supporting Arcata!
- [New Members in 2024](https://arcatachamber.com/new-members-jan-nov-2024.md): Meet the 70 businesses and organizations that joined the Arcata Chamber of Commerce in 2024. Welcome, and thank you for supporting Arcata!
- [Premier Membership Tiers](https://arcatachamber.com/premier-membership-tiers.md): Invest in Arcata with a Premier Membership: four annual tiers from $1,000 to $7,500 with event sponsorships, logo placement, and exclusive networking.

## The Chamber

- [About the Chamber: Staff, Board & Services](https://arcatachamber.com/chamber.md): Get to know the Arcata Chamber of Commerce: our mission, staff, board of directors, ambassadors, newsletter, Welcome Center, member deals, and job postings.
- [About Us](https://arcatachamber.com/chamber/about.md): The Arcata Chamber of Commerce is a diverse, nonpolitical member organization supporting entrepreneurship, collaboration, and community in Arcata and Humboldt County.
- [Officers & Board of Directors](https://arcatachamber.com/chamber/board.md): Meet the volunteer officers and Board of Directors of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce, and download the application to serve on the board yourself.
- [Meet the Staff](https://arcatachamber.com/chamber/meet-the-staff.md): Meet the Arcata Chamber of Commerce staff: Executive Director Meredith Maier, Operations & Event Manager Gloria Baker, and Media Director Zach Lathouris.

## Events

- [Annual Business Leadership Awards](https://arcatachamber.com/annual-business-leadership-awards-celebration.md): The Arcata Chamber’s Annual Business Leadership Awards honor Arcata’s businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders with an evening of cocktails and auctions.
- [Arcata Bay Oyster Festival · June 12, 2027](https://arcatachamber.com/arcata-bay-oyster-festival.md): The Arcata Bay Oyster Festival returns to the Arcata Plaza on Saturday, June 12, 2027. Get festival news, tickets, and vendor info on the official site.
- [Arcata Friday Night Market](https://arcatachamber.com/arcata-friday-night-market.md): The Arcata Friday Night Market brings live music, food and drink, and artisan vendors to the Arcata Plaza on late-summer Fridays. A Humboldt Made partnership.
- [Events in Arcata](https://arcatachamber.com/events.md): Upcoming Arcata Chamber events: Plaza festivals, the Oyster Festival, monthly mixers, workshops, member field trips, and the Season of Wonder & Light.
- [Business Field Trips](https://arcatachamber.com/events/fieldtrips.md): Members-only Arcata Chamber field trips: small-group, behind-the-scenes tours of local businesses, limited to 10 people. Apply to host a tour.
- [First Thursday Mixers](https://arcatachamber.com/events/mixers.md): Arcata Chamber First Thursday Mixers: monthly, open-to-the-public networking hosted by a local business. Door prizes, raffles, and member news.
- [2026 State of the City](https://arcatachamber.com/events/stateofcity.md): The 2026 Arcata State of the City at Arcata Playhouse, with presentations from Chamber, City of Arcata, and Cal Poly Humboldt leaders. Free for members.
- [Business Forums & Workshops](https://arcatachamber.com/events/workshops.md): Free professional development workshops from the Arcata Chamber and North Coast SBDC. Spring and fall series for local businesses, online and in person.
- [4th of July Jubilee on the Arcata Plaza](https://arcatachamber.com/jubileeontheplaza.md): The 4th of July Jubilee on the Arcata Plaza: an all-day family celebration with live music, a dunk tank, 50+ vendors, and an outdoor bar.
- [Season of Wonder & Light on the Arcata Plaza](https://arcatachamber.com/season-of-wonder-and-light.md): The Arcata Plaza lights up from October to mid-January. Halloween on the Plaza, Holiday Sip + Shop, and the Season of Wonder & Light Celebration.

## Programs & committees

- [College of the Redwoods Mentorship](https://arcatachamber.com/college-of-the-redwood-mentorship-program.md): College of the Redwoods welcomes Arcata Chamber members to share career insight with students as speakers, job-shadow hosts, internship partners, and advisors.
- [Committees & Programs](https://arcatachamber.com/committees.md): Volunteer and get involved with the Arcata Chamber of Commerce: Ambassadors, the Welcome Center, Young Professionals, and student mentorship programs.
- [Chamber Ambassadors](https://arcatachamber.com/committees/ambassadors.md): Meet the Arcata Chamber Ambassadors, the volunteers who represent the Chamber in the community, and download the application to become one.
- [Arcata Welcome Center & Visitor Information](https://arcatachamber.com/committees/center.md): Visiting Arcata? Stop by the Arcata Chamber’s Welcome Center, just off Highway 101, for maps, visitor guides, and advice on planning your Redwood Coast trip.
- [High School Mentorship Program](https://arcatachamber.com/committees/chamber-high-school-mentorship.md): The Arcata Chamber’s eight-week mentorship program helps Arcata High School seniors explore careers and prepare for college and employment.
- [Young Professionals Network](https://arcatachamber.com/youngprofessionals.md): The Arcata Chamber’s Young Professionals Network hosts mixers where young professionals swap ideas, grow their careers, and build lasting local connections.

## Resources

- [Black Humboldt Business Directory](https://arcatachamber.com/black-humboldt-business-directory.md): Find Black-owned businesses in Humboldt County through Black Humboldt’s business directory, and learn about Black Humboldt’s mission, values, and goals.
- [Arcata Fire Relief Resources](https://arcatachamber.com/fire-relief-resources-and-benefit-events.md): How to help Arcata businesses after the January 2026 downtown fire: the Arcata Fire Relief General Fund, fundraisers, fire departments, and recovery resources.
- [Monthly Newsletter](https://arcatachamber.com/monthly-newsletter.md): Subscribe to the Arcata Chamber of Commerce monthly newsletter for new and renewing members, Chamber events, and member offers, and see this month’s members.
- [Resources](https://arcatachamber.com/resources.md): Arcata Chamber resources: the monthly newsletter, fire relief information, member and artist directories, job postings, hot deals, and visitor information.

## Blog

- [Blog: Stories & Guides from Arcata](https://arcatachamber.com/blog.md): Guides and stories from the Arcata Chamber of Commerce: local events, tips for small businesses, and how to make the most of a visit to Arcata.
- [Seven Chamber member benefits you might be missing](https://arcatachamber.com/blog/member-benefits-you-might-be-missing.md): From a bulk mailing permit to free in-house media help and members-only field trips, here are seven Arcata Chamber benefits that are easy to overlook.
- [Your guide to the 2026 Season of Wonder & Light](https://arcatachamber.com/blog/season-of-wonder-and-light-2026-guide.md): Four community events, nearly four months of Plaza lights, and simple ways for local businesses to help light up Arcata this fall and winter.
- [Visiting Arcata? Start at the Welcome Center](https://arcatachamber.com/blog/visiting-arcata-start-at-the-welcome-center.md): Maps, visitor guides, and friendly local advice just off Highway 101. How the Arcata Chamber’s Welcome Center can help you plan your Redwood Coast trip.

## Videos

- [Member Spotlight Videos](https://arcatachamber.com/member-spotlight-videos.md): Watch short films about Arcata Chamber members and events: coffee roasters, dance studios, ribbon cuttings, mixers, and the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival.

## News

- [Mentorship Program | News](https://arcatachamber.com/category/arcata-chamber-mentorship-program.md): News from the Arcata Chamber’s student mentorship programs with local high schools and College of the Redwoods.
- [Arcata Farmers Market | News](https://arcatachamber.com/category/arcata-farmers-market.md): Chamber appearances and activities at the Arcata Farmers Market.
- [Business Field Trips | News](https://arcatachamber.com/category/business-field-trips.md): Members-only behind-the-scenes tours of Arcata businesses.
- [First Thursday Mixers | News](https://arcatachamber.com/category/first-thursdays-mixer.md): Recaps and photos from the Arcata Chamber’s monthly First Thursday networking mixers.
- [Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings | News](https://arcatachamber.com/category/grand-opening-ribbon-cuttings.md): Ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and open houses the Chamber has celebrated with Arcata businesses.
- [In Remembrance | News](https://arcatachamber.com/category/in-remembrance.md): Remembering members of the Arcata Chamber community.
- [Press Releases | News](https://arcatachamber.com/category/press-release.md): Official announcements and press releases from the Arcata Chamber of Commerce.
- [State of the City | News](https://arcatachamber.com/category/state-of-the-city.md): Coverage of the annual State of the City presented by the Arcata Chamber, the City of Arcata, and Cal Poly Humboldt.
- [Latest News](https://arcatachamber.com/news.md): News from the Arcata Chamber of Commerce: ribbon cuttings, First Thursday Mixer recaps, press releases, and updates for Arcata businesses.
- [Latest News, page 2](https://arcatachamber.com/news/2.md): Older Arcata Chamber of Commerce news, page 2 of 3: ribbon cuttings, First Thursday Mixer recaps, and press releases.
- [Latest News, page 3](https://arcatachamber.com/news/3.md): Older Arcata Chamber of Commerce news, page 3 of 3: ribbon cuttings, First Thursday Mixer recaps, and press releases.

## Optional

- [Fire Relief Resources and Benefit Events](https://arcatachamber.com/2026/01/fire-relief-resources-and-benefit-events.md): Resources, relief funds, and benefit events supporting Arcata businesses affected by the January 2026 downtown fire.
- [Mother’s Cooking Experience Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/07/mothers-cooking-experience-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting.md): Friday, July 28th, 2023 We were honored to Celebrate the new space for Mother’s Cooking Experience and their new food truck on Friday, July 28th! They are…
- [June 2023 First Thursday Mixer – Holly Yashi](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/06/june-2023-first-thursday-mixer-holly-yashi.md): The June Mixer was wonderful! Thank you to the Holly Yashi Jewelry team for hosting, Caps Food Shack for great food, No Limits Dance Academy for a great…
- [Herb & Market Ribbon Cutting](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/06/herb-market-ribbon-cutting.md): On Friday, June 24th Herb and Market Celebrated their 3-year anniversary of opening and we had the honor of being able to come just shy of 4:20 for an…
- [Pivotal Connections – Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/05/pivotal-connection-ribbon-cutting-and-grand-opening.md): Congratulations to Pivotal Connections Physical Therapy on your new wonderful space on the Plaza! Sandi and her team hosted a great Open House and we were…
- [NHUHSD trustees acknowledged the Arcata Chamber and the Mckinleyville Chamber](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/05/nhuhsd-trustees-acknowledged-the-arcata-chamber-and-the-mckinleyville-chamber.md): At their meeting on Tuesday, May 9th, the Northern Humboldt Union High School District trustees acknowledged the Arcata Chamber and the Mckinleyville…
- [May 2023 First Thursday Mixer – Arcata House Partnership](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/05/may-2023-first-thursday-mixer-arcata-house-partnership.md): Last week Arcata House Partnership hosted the May Mixer and it was a wonderful turnout with a lot of good conversations, food, drink, and prizes. Arcata…
- [Ribbon Cutting and Open House](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/04/ribbon-cutting-and-open-house.md): Last Thursday afternoon we celebrated the new beautiful space for Kassandra Chrisco DPT inside the Center for Natural Medicine. She is actively accepting…
- [Peaches & Pearls Grand Opening](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/04/peaches-pearls-grand-opening.md): Last week we got to celebrate the Grand Opening of Peaches and Pearls located on the Arcata Plaza! We are excited to see your growth in this space! Thank…
- [Arcata Recology Business Field Trip](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/04/arcata-recology-business-field-trip.md): Thank you to Frank Nelson and Linda Wise and the team at Arcata Recology for prioritizing our planet and really honing in on Zero Waste education! The…
- [April 2023 First Thursday Mixer – Access Humboldt](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/04/april-2023-first-thursday-mixer-access-humbioldt.md): Thank you to Access Humboldt for hosting a great First Thursday Mixer on April 6th! Thank you to Mo, Sean, Matt, Talvi, and the Access Humboldt Interns…
- [A New Executive Director for the Arcata Chamber](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/04/a-new-executive-director-for-the-arcata-chamber.md): April 2023 announcement of a new Executive Director for the Arcata Chamber of Commerce.
- [March 2023 – First Thursday Mixer](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/03/march-2023-first-thursday-mixer.md): March 3, 2023 Last night’s Mixer at Humboldt Haberdashery co-hosted by Arcata Main Street was such a fun night! Thank you to all who attended, donated to…
- [2023 State of the City](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/03/2023-state-of-the-city.md): March 23rd, 2023 Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 State of the City it was a wonderful afternoon to learn more about what’s going on in our…
- [College of the Redwoods – Arcata Chamber Mentorship Program](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/03/1379.md): College of the Redwoods – Arcata Chamber Mentorship Program The College of the Redwoods mentorship program convened at the Arcata House Partnership’s…
- [Ribbon Cutting & Grand Re-Opening – Phoenix Ceramic & Fire Supply](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/02/ribbon-cutting-grand-re-opening-phoenix-ceramic-fire-supply.md): On Friday afternoon the Arcata Chamber had the honor of joining Lily and the crew at Phoenix Ceramics and Fire Supply for their Grand Re-Opening and…
- [February 2023 – First Thursday Mixer](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/02/february-2023-first-thursday-mixer.md): February 3rd, 2023 Last night’s Mixer at Playhouse Arts was a blast! Thank you to everyone who showed up, donated to the dutch auction, and supported our…
- [Arcata Chamber Leadership Awards](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/02/arcata-chamber-leadership-awards.md): Thank you to all who attended the 2023 Arcata Chamber Leadership Awards and supported us in our first year back with a full-fledged Annual Dinner! Thank…
- [Annalisa Rush Returns as Interim Executive Director](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/01/press-release.md): January 2023: Annalisa Rush resumes her role as Interim Executive Director of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce.
- [Molly Steele and Mark Loughmiller were recognized for their service by the Arcata Chamber Board of Directors](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/12/molly-steele-and-mark-loughmiller-were-recognized-for-their-service-by-the-arcata-chamber-board-of-directors.md): Arcata Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recognized Molly Steele (6 years) and Mark Loughmiller, President/CEO, Kokatat (10 years) for their…
- [Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – Humboldt Cactus Co.](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/12/grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-humboldt-cactus-co.md): This Afternoon the Arcata Chamber celebrated the grand opening of Humboldt Cactus Co. They specialize in Cactus, succulents, rare or interesting-looking…
- [December 2022 – First Thursday Mixer](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/12/december-2022-first-thursday-mixer.md): Thank you to our First Thursday Mixer Host, Arcata Veterans Hall, which is located at 1425 J Street in Arcata, CA. We had over 60 individuals in…
- [November 2022 – First Thursday Mixer](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/11/november-2022-first-thursday-mixer.md): Thank you to our First Thursday Mixer Host, Coast Central Credit Union located at 686 F St, Arcata, CA 95521 for being phenomenal hosts. We had over 80…
- [Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting – North Coast Co-Op, Arcata](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/11/grand-reopening-ribbon-cutting-north-coast-co-op-arcata.md): This morning the Arcata Chamber celebrated the Grand Reopening of North Coast Co-op, Arcata. Thank you for reinvesting in our community. The first 50…
- [Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – Bella’s Baskets Humboldt Marketplace](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/11/grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-bellas-baskets-humboldt-marketplace.md): This afternoon we celebrated the grand opening & ribbon cutting of Bella’s Baskets Humboldt Marketplace. For more information on their company, They will…
- [Governor Newsom’s Infrastructure Advisor Meets with Local Leaders](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/11/governor-newsoms-infrastructure-advisor-meets-with-local-leaders.md): Governor Newsom’s Infrastructure Advisor, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, recently visited Humboldt County to listen to our infrastructure needs. To address…
- [First Thursday Mixer – October 2022](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/10/october-2022-first-thursday-mixer.md): Thank you to everyone attending tonight’s “First Thursday Mixer” and our sponsor Redwood Coast Energy Authority. We had an attendance of over 120! This…
- [October 2022 – Farmers Market Coffee & Treats](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/10/october-2022-farmers-market-coffee-treats.md): The Arcata Chamber teams up with Chamber Board of Director Jim Ritter, Humboldt County Office of Education, Charlie Jordan, Kinetic Koffee, Chamber Vice…
- [In Remembrance – Jerry Reece, Chamber Ambassador](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/10/in-remembrance-of-jerry-reece-chamber-ambassador.md): It is with great sadness that the Arcata Chamber of Commerce announces the passing of one of our amazing ambassadors, Jerry Reece. Jerry has been active…
- [Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – Humboldt Haberdashery](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/10/grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-humboldt-haberdashery.md): This evening the Arcata Chamber of Commerce was able to join forces with the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce in hosting the Humboldt Haberdashery Grand…
- [Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – Heart of the Emerald](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/10/grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-heart-of-the-emerald.md): This afternoon we celebrated the grand opening & ribbon cutting for Heart of The Emerald located at 1507 G St, Arcata.
- [Executive Director Message – October 2022](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/10/executive-director-message-october-2022.md): Greetings, Upon my 4th week at the Arcata Chamber of Commerce and the Arcata Humboldt Welcome Center, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to…
- [Board of Directors appoints Anisa Escobedo as Executive Director to Lead Arcata Chamber of Commerce](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/10/board-of-directors-appoints-anisa-escobedo-as-executive-director-to-lead-arcata-chamber-of-commerce.md): October 2022: the Arcata Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors appoints Anisa Escobedo as Executive Director.
- [Arcata Chamber mentorship program visits to College of the Redwoods](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/10/arcata-chamber-mentorship-program-visits-to-college-of-the-redwoods.md): Our Arcata Chamber mentorship program visit today was wonderful. We observed Maria’s ESM 10 class, enjoyed a great tour led by Athens to learn about…
- [Change is the only constant](https://arcatachamber.com/2022/05/change-is-the-only-constant.md): It is with great regret that the Arcata Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces that Molly Steele has stepped down as Executive Director as of…