A Stronger Business Ecosystem in the City of Compton, California

In today’s fast-moving economy, building resilient communities means much more than just having isolated businesses—it means cultivating a diversified, connected ecosystem in which firms of all sizes and sectors learn from one another, collaborate, and grow together. That is precisely what the City of Compton’s monthly Business Roundtable, organized via the city’s Economic Development office, is aiming to achieve.

Each month brings together businesses across a broad spectrum—from logistics and transportation firms to technology start-ups and retail enterprises. This wide mix highlights a key strength for Compton: a diversified business base that is less vulnerable to the fluctuations of any single sector. By convening monthly, the Roundtable is not just a networking event—it is a signal that the City of Compton is serious about supporting business retention, expansion, and collaboration.

Why this matters:

• Businesses in logistics and warehousing benefit from proximity and connectivity, and the Roundtable helps surface common‐challenges and infrastructure needs.

• Technology firms bring innovation, higher‐value jobs, and trend awareness; sharing space at the table with other sectors creates cross‐pollination.

• Retail enterprises—small and mid-sized—are the face of the community economy. Their presence reinforces the vibrancy of local neighborhoods and helps anchor employment.

• Through the Roundtable, city officials, economic development staff, and business leaders can align on incentives, workforce development, permitting, and regulatory issues.

For local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, the message is clear: if you’re located in or considering locating to Compton, you’re joining a community that isn’t just about doing business—it’s about being part of a growth ecosystem. Attending the Roundtable offers access, visibility and influence. As the city grows its capacity for business attraction, retention and expansion—it is reinforcing the foundational idea that thriving businesses anchor thriving neighborhoods.

We at the Compton Chamber encourage our members and those considering a move to Compton to participate in the next Business Roundtable. By doing so, you’ll not only hear about available resources—you’ll have a seat at the table helping shape the future of commerce in this dynamic gateway city.

Together, let’s build a future where commerce, community and innovation go hand in hand in Compton.

Contact the City of Compton’s Economic Development Team

For business roundtable inquiries, and partnership inquiries in the City of Compton:

Community & Economic Development Department

205 S. Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220

📧 Email: Jessica Larkin at jlarkin@comptoncity.org or contactcc@comptoncity.org

📞 Phone: (310) 605-5580

🌐 Website: www.comptoncity.org