Chamber of Commerce contract

A business owner praised the chamber's advertising, ribbon cuttings and training, and chastised council members who questioned the funding but don't attend chamber events.

A realtor and chamber ambassador from the Moreno Valley area said the chamber's programs like Avanzando keep drawing her back and strengthen the regional business community.

A Perris entrepreneur and mom said chamber membership finally made her feel part of the community and asked the city to keep supporting its programs.

A nearly 20-year resident and new chamber member and ambassador said chamber leadership is keeping her business and involvement in Perris rather than surrounding cities.

Co-owner of El Toro Loco Grill for over a decade said chamber programs like Avanzando, Level Up and leadership training revealed resources she never knew existed.

Restaurant owner said he was 'like a ghost' before joining the chamber and noted he pays over $100,000 a year in sales taxes, asking the council to support it.

Restaurant owner thanked the chamber in Spanish for helping him grow his business, attract clients and navigate permits.

Owner of La Tambora Restaurant and a chamber member since 2023 praised its monthly courses, marketing and human resources help.

A Moreno Valley lender said the chamber's inclusivity and workshops keep drawing her to Perris and asked the council to keep funding it.

A Perris resident, citizens academy graduate and chamber ambassador spoke briefly in favor of the $90,000 agreement.

Spoke for Taqueros Potrillos, crediting chamber programs with the family business's growth and inviting the council to attend chamber events.

Past chamber president said all requested financial documents including the Form 990 were provided, 45 letters of support came in, and 80-plus workshops drew over 2,000 attendees.

Returned to say she supports honoring the chamber contract for one year but wants city dollars focused on small brick-and-mortar businesses with accountability.