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.

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 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...

The City of Compton celebrated a momentous occasion with the grand opening of Raising Cane’s, the popular fast-casual restaurant...

Heartfelt Thanks to Our Partners for the Successful 2024 Compton Veterans Stand Down

The 21st Annual "Compton Veterans Stand Down" is the full-day event scheduled to take place between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on Saturday, Septemb

The Compton Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 21st Annual three-day overnight "Compton Veterans Stand Down" event which will be...

You Are Invited!!! As part of the "Adopt-a-school-program", your Compton Chamber of Commerce adopted the SEPAC Fine Arts Program. ​...

Compton Chamber of Commerce lead the way to the public unveiling of the "KING HAHN STATUE OF UNITY" on March 27, 2024 at the Archdiocese...

The Compton Chamber of Commerce brought into life the Compton Food Pantry Program during the early stages of the global COVID 19 pandemic...

The ceremonial installation and swearing in event of the new incoming members of the 98th Board of Directors of the Compton Chamber of...

The ceremonial installation and swearing in event of the new incoming members of the 98th Board of Directors of the Compton Chamber of...

The Compton Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1923 by driven community members who wanted to support Compton as it grew to be a leader...

The ceremonial installation and swearing in event of the new incoming members of the 98th Board of Directors of the Compton Chamber of...

Compton Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 100th milestone moment in 2023! Rather than one large event, we will keep this centennial...

Compton Chamber of Commerce is delighted to introduce our new neighbor and Chamber member, the "Suburban Water Systems," a wholly owned...