The 23rd Annual Compton Veterans Stand Down, proudly organized by the Compton Chamber of Commerce, was made possible through the generous support of the City of Compton, strategic partner For the Love of Our Veterans, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Together with participating organizations, donors and volunteers, they brought three days of services, resources, fellowship and gratitude directly to our veterans. Thank you for your service!

The Compton Chamber is far more than a local news feed. Our coverage includes original opinion and analysis, business and member features, jobs and hiring, education, veterans, community success stories, culture, history, public safety, youth and sports, human-interest stories, resources and regional developments relevant to Compton. Nearly half a million Facebook views reflect a platform built to inform, connect, advocate for and celebrate our community.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce addresses questions surrounding the proposed $85,000 Sister Cities appropriation, explains the program’s decades-long history in Compton and outlines how the funding is intended to support administration, international engagement, business development, education, workforce and youth initiatives. The Chamber welcomes public scrutiny while emphasizing transparency, accountability and factual discussion.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce offers practical guidance to help local job seekers compete more effectively. Learn how to prepare an authentic resume, use AI responsibly, research employers, dress professionally, introduce yourself confidently, manage job fairs, answer interview questions, follow up properly and recognize employment scams. Preparation cannot guarantee a job, but it can help you present your strongest and most professional self.

A USC–UCLA analysis estimates that 5,975 homeless people could be affected near selected LA28 venues. The Compton Chamber estimates the true population exposed to Olympic-related clearing pressure may reach 25,000–35,000 once tourist districts, beaches, hotels and transportation corridors are included. Compton and other Gateway Cities must have a seat at the planning table before displacement decisions are made and communities outside the Olympic spotlight are forced to absor

This is not your regular block party. EntreNous CommUNITY Fest 2026 invites the community to discover an exceptional jewel in Compton. Explore nationally recognized culinary training, construction and apprenticeship preparation, and an accredited high school diploma pathway. Enjoy student-prepared tastings, demonstrations, free tacos, a DJ, dancing, bingo, raffles, prizes, and helpful community organizations—September 19, from 11 AM to 4 PM.

Compton residents are invited to help define the experience, leadership abilities, and proven results the City should require from its next City Manager. Community priorities include fiscal responsibility, reliable public services, public safety, infrastructure and El Niño preparedness, business growth, accountability, and affordable housing. Attend the town hall September 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers or participate through Zoom.

Families interested in boys’ baseball and girls’ softball are invited to pre-register Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM at Smart & Final, 280 E. Compton Blvd. No payment will be collected. CLL is completing the chartering process with Little League International. Questions: Steve “Coach Mo” Morrison at (310) 930-8669 at late afternoon hours. Led and supported by the Compton Chamber of Commerce.

The Compton Chamber of Commerce Facebook page has officially surpassed 5,000 followers, reaching 5,300 supporters and growing. When we asked for your support, Compton responded. Thank you to every resident, business owner, organization, and community partner who follows, shares, comments, and helps spread the word. This milestone reflects a community that cares about local businesses and Compton's future. The momentum is real—and we're just getting started. Next stop: 6,000 f

Compton Little League is moving closer to its return. Coach Mo and California District 37 have developed the proposed League boundary map, which is ready for final review by Little League International’s West Region. Once the charter is approved, CLL’s identification number will be reactivated and Sports Connect systems will be integrated with the developing public website at www.comptonlittleleague.org.

A candid discussion among emergency medical responders reveals a striking divide between Compton’s reputation and reality. Responders describe a predominantly uneventful city where routine medical and social emergencies—not nonstop shootings and trauma—define most calls. Their recent, unforced accounts show that Compton continues to be unfairly painted with a broad brush of violence, while serious incidents occur throughout neighboring communities.

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.

The Compton Chamber congratulates strategic partner For The Love of Our Veterans on launching www.loveofveterans.org. Visitors can follow Compton Veterans Stand Down news, learn its history, explore comprehensive resources for benefits, healthcare, housing, employment, legal aid and wellness, read educational articles, and discover opportunities to volunteer, sponsor or partner in supporting veterans and their families.

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 Unified became Everytable’s first traditional public K–12 district partner, helping the company test a school-meal model that has since expanded across California. Beyond student nutrition, Compton should measure contract performance, costs, food waste, jobs, and supplier participation—and pursue production, distribution, training, and procurement opportunities so the city shares in the long-term economic value of the business model it helped launch.

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.