Compton Little League avanza hacia su reactivación con el liderazgo y apoyo de la Cámara de Comercio de Compton. Su estructura organizativa ya está establecida y el mapa territorial, desarrollado con el Distrito 37, está listo para la revisión de la Región Oeste. Tras la aprobación formal, se reactivará la identificación de la Liga y se implementará Sports Connect. Finales de septiembre es el objetivo de trabajo para alcanzar la plena capacidad operativa.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce congratulates Compton Unified School District on receiving multiple Moody’s credit rating upgrades. The higher ratings recognize the district’s financial strength, responsible budgeting, healthy reserves, and stable outlook. This achievement may help lower borrowing costs as CUSD continues modernizing campuses and expanding educational opportunities for Compton scholars.

Compton/Woodley Airport can become a stronger center for aviation businesses, workforce training, youth education, local contracting, and community events. The Chamber encourages an updated economic-impact study, a public status report on the replacement terminal, a directory of airport businesses, and formal career pathways connecting local students to aviation and aerospace jobs. Compton should receive measurable economic value from this historic asset.

Compton’s 2025 Small Business Grant Program offered qualifying businesses up to $25,000 to support growth, preserve jobs, and strengthen the local economy. The Chamber encourages the City to publish a complete results report showing the funding awarded, businesses served, selection process, use of funds, jobs retained or created, and lessons learned. Public reporting would document the program’s impact and guide future business assistance.

New housing investments are reshaping Compton Boulevard, including 60 townhomes at Concord Court and 75 affordable and supportive apartments under construction. But housing alone will not revitalize the corridor. Compton must connect new residents and construction spending with local businesses, jobs, contractors, occupied storefronts, safer streets, public improvements, and a coordinated strategy that converts development into lasting economic value.

Compton’s industrial market is shifting from extreme scarcity toward greater balance. Vacancy has increased in parts of Los Angeles County, rents have retreated from recent peaks, and tenants have more negotiating power. Yet major investments confirm Compton remains a valuable industrial location. This changing market creates an opportunity to retain employers, recruit higher-value industries, improve properties, and generate better local jobs and contracts.

Compton’s Economic Development Strategic Plan could shape business growth, investment, jobs, commercial-corridor revitalization, and entrepreneurship for years to come. The Chamber invites the City and its consultant to share preliminary findings, participation results, priority industries, corridor strategies, and the implementation timeline—and encourages local businesses to share their needs, obstacles, and priorities.

Ribbon cuttings celebrate new businesses, but Compton must also track what happens afterward. The City and Chamber should measure one-, three-, and five-year survival, employment, expansion, closures, local purchasing, and obstacles businesses face. A Business Vitality Dashboard, regular follow-ups, employer visits, and continued technical assistance would help Compton retain companies and measure economic success by lasting growth—not opening-day photographs.

Another major warehouse fire erupted in Vernon on July 30, just 6–8 miles north of Compton, sending thick black smoke into the sky and prompting a massive emergency response. Coming only weeks after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, the incident highlights the importance of fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and regional coordination. As a major logistics hub, Compton must continue investing in public safety and resilient infrastructure to protect residents and business

Community food resource guide (Nov 2025) listing free grocery and produce programs across Compton and nearby areas. Includes local churches, nonprofits, and regional food banks that support residents facing food insecurity. Bilingual (English / Spanish) edition, large print, with Compton Chamber contact notice encouraging residents to confirm program hours.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce was honored to host the Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Community Legal Aid SoCal's newly renovated Compton office. The event celebrated the organization's continued commitment to serving local families and expanding access to justice. More photos will be shared soon. Congratulations to the Community Legal Aid SoCal team, and thanks to photographer Chico and Apple Spice for helping make the event a success.

Compton proudly celebrates Lennex Minor, an exceptional student-athlete, scholar, and community leader. With a 4.3 GPA, national baseball achievements, and a commitment to mentoring youth through the Real Deal Athletes Foundation, Lennex exemplifies excellence both on and off the field. Recently honored by the City of Compton, he serves as an inspiration to young people throughout our community and represents the bright future of our city.

Join the Compton Chamber of Commerce and Community Legal Aid SoCal on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 11am–1pm for the Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting at 725 West Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90222. Celebrate the newly renovated offices at the historic Thurgood Marshall Justice Center, serving Compton and surrounding communities since 1993. Tours, music, a light lunch buffet, refreshments, and community leaders will be part of this special occasion.

ED'S Vehicle Safety Center, located at 15514 Atlantic Ave. in Compton, is your trusted one-stop destination for vehicle safety inspections, registration services, smog checks, and commercial compliance. Founded by Bernie El, the business is known for professionalism, efficiency, and customer care. Serving both everyday drivers and fleet operators, ED'S Vehicle Safety Center combines modern equipment, experienced technicians, and reliable service to keep vehicles safe, complia

Southern California’s ports closed 2025 with historically strong cargo volumes despite a late-year slowdown. Los Angeles and Long Beach remain critical gateways for global trade, supporting jobs in trucking, rail, warehousing, and logistics across the region. For Compton, steady port activity sustains local employment and business demand tied to goods movement. In 2026, volumes are expected to remain strong but more moderate as trade policies and global demand evolve.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes ZenBusiness, a national leader in small business formation and growth tools. Their affordable, all-in-one platform helps entrepreneurs, freelancers, and side-gig earners easily start and manage their businesses—bringing new opportunities for Compton’s growing community of creators and doers.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the 22nd Annual Veterans Stand Down, serving 350 veterans with medical care, housing aid, meals, and support. With 75 vendors, VA transportation, and a keynote by Christine White of VA Long Beach, the three-day event offered dignity, hope, and community. Mayor Emma Sharif welcomed attendees, and the City of Compton aired highlights on Channel 36.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce presents the 22nd Annual Compton Veterans Stand Down, a 3-day overnight event from Sept 20–22, 2025, at 700 N. Bullis Rd. It provides food, shelter, clothing, health, legal, housing, and employment services to veterans and their families. Coordinated with local agencies and nonprofits, the event promotes dignity, support, and empowerment. Donations can be sent via Zelle® to veteranslove1@gmail.com.

Compton Chamber of Commerce regrets to inform the business community and the residents of Compton that Plenty, a vertical farming...

La ciudad de Compton celebró una ocasión trascendental con la gran inauguración de Raising Cane's, el popular restaurante informal de...