Lomita Chamber Of Commerce

What Lomita Chamber Of Commerce does

The Lomita Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association founded in 2019 that serves small and micro businesses in Lomita, California. It operates on a tiered membership model with dues ranging from $190 to $2,750, and offers standard chamber services including ribbon-cutting ceremonies, networking mixers, and member referrals. Its core deliverables are community-driven events and programs rather than technology products.

Beyond traditional chamber services, the organization has built out a diversified programming portfolio that includes the Lemonade Day youth entrepreneurship initiative (which has received Forbes coverage and national "top program" recognition), the Lomita Cash Mob, an Art Walk, and several newly launched programs branded Lomita Eats, Lomita Works, and Lomita Builds. The Chamber maintains a formal operational relationship with the City of Lomita and, as of 2024, has expanded into federally funded workforce programming through a partnership with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) to administer ARPA-funded youth programs.

The organization runs with a small team (1–10 employees) under new executive leadership. Revenue derives from membership dues, event sponsorships, and grants rather than from technology licensing or commercial product sales, placing it firmly in the community-association category rather than the technology or venture-backable company category.

Name

Lomita Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Lomita Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://lomitachamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Lomita Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association serving small businesses in Lomita, California via tiered membership ($190–$2,750), community events, and youth entrepreneurship programs including the nationally recognized Lemonade Day initiative.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lomita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: Tiered annual membership pricing based on number of employees. All memberships include a bundle allowing multiple company representatives under one membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lomita Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-based business association that provides annual membership subscriptions, networking events, ribbon cutting ceremonies, a member business directory, advocacy with local government, and community programs such as Lemonade Day Lomita, the State of the City luncheon, and the Lomita Cash Mob. Membership is sold via the Wild Apricot platform with tiered annual pricing based on number of employees, plus a Sustaining Member tier and discounted non-profit rate. The Chamber's primary customers are small and medium-sized local businesses in Lomita and the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.

Product overview

Lomita Chamber Of Commerce is a membership-based business organization offering a unified portfolio of programs and services focused on helping local businesses thrive. The core offering is the Chamber Membership program with tiered pricing based on business size, which provides access to networking events, the business directory, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and sponsorship opportunities. Supporting programs include Lemonade Day Lomita (youth entrepreneurship), Lomita State of the City, Lomita Cash Mob, and the annual Installation & Community Awards. The Chamber also provides business resources and advisory content on compliance topics. All services are promoted through website, email communications, and social media channels (Facebook and Instagram).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lemonade Day Lomita: Youth entrepreneurship program teaching business fundamentals to young entrepreneurs
• Lemmy Awards
• Lomita Cash Mob

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual membership program providing business networking, exposure, referrals, community events, and advocacy for local businesses in Lomita and the South Bay region. Tiers priced by employee count from $220 (1-2 employees) to $880 (51+ employees), with discounted non-profit and premium Sustaining Member options.
• Business Networking Events

Quantifiable outcome

• Three National Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year winners produced (2021, 2024, 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Rolling Hills Country ClubminorOthers · 5 March 2026Host venue for the 2026 Installation & Community Awards Luncheon, bringing together business leaders, community partners, and elected officials.
• City of LomitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber partners with the City of Lomita on multiple initiatives including the annual State of the City Luncheon, Lemonade Day Lomita program, business development programs (Job Creation & Facade Improvement forgivable loans), and citywide community initiatives. The City provides resources, venues, and official support for Chamber programs.
• South Bay Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSouth Bay Credit Union partners with Lemonade Day Lomita as stand host, providing locations for youth entrepreneurs. In 2025, new account holders received promotional items from Lemonade Day participant Pilar Gravitte's Little Lemon stand, demonstrating co-marketing collaboration.
• South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBWIB partnered with the Chamber and City of Lomita to present webinars on business services, job creation programs, and facade improvement forgivable loans funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. Provides no-cost business services to help businesses grow.
• Chase Law GroupmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChase Law Group provides employment law guidance and business resources to Chamber members. The firm has conducted multiple educational webinars on employment law updates (2022, 2024) and offers complimentary consultations to members.
• Still Got It FitnessmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBruno Perron of Still Got It Fitness serves on the Chamber Board of Directors. The business was named 2025 Business of the Year and hosts the July 2026 10-Year Anniversary Mixer and Ribbon Cutting as a Chamber member event.
• Athens ServicesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSharon Shapiro-Fox of Athens Services serves as 2026 Chamber Chair. Athens Services sponsors Chamber events and initiatives, including the annual Installation & Community Awards Luncheon.
• D'Luxe Salon Spa BarberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDanielle Thompson's D'Luxe Salon Spa Barber celebrated its 5-year anniversary with a Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony on March 25, 2026, sponsored by Jane Lau (Berkshire Hathaway) and Erin Ennis (Skin Topic Skincare).
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Jane Lau)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJane Lau serves on the Chamber Board and sponsors Chamber events including the D'Luxe Salon ribbon cutting celebration.
• Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice HahnmajorOthersSupervisor Janice Hahn administers the oath of office for Chamber Board installations and supports Chamber initiatives including the Business-to-Business Space Share program for wildfire-displaced businesses.
• Lemonade Day NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program licensor for Lemonade Day in Lomita. The Chamber serves as the local City Director, organizing registration, Lemon U workshops, mentorship, and the Lemmy Awards. Lomita has produced three national winners under this program.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of chambers and business advocacy organization. Sets the playbook and policy framework that local chambers like Lomita operate within; competes for member mindshare and political attention at the federal level.
• California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber): Statewide industry association providing compliance, advocacy, and HR resources to California businesses. Adjacent in mission but much broader in scope; serves as an indirect competitor and resource alternative for the same SMB customers.
• Greater Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce: Broader incumbent covering all of Los Angeles with a more diverse membership base and deeper corporate sponsorship pipeline. Competes for the same SMBs as Lomita Chamber but also serves enterprise members and has significantly larger scale.

Others

• South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce: Umbrella organization coordinating multiple South Bay chambers including Lomita. Functions as an ecosystem participant and convening body rather than a direct competitor, but represents a coordination layer for shared programming and advocacy.
• Lemonade Day (National HQ): National program licensor of the Lemonade Day youth entrepreneurship curriculum, of which the Lomita Chamber is a local City Director. An ecosystem partner rather than competitor; relevance is high because the Lomita Chamber's standout national recognition is built on this program.

Direct peers

• San Pedro Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer serving the San Pedro / LA Harbor sub-region with the same chamber model — tiered dues, networking events, ribbon cuttings, and local-government advocacy. Directly competes for overlapping South Bay SMB members.
• Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer operating in the larger adjacent Long Beach market with the same membership-tier, networking-events, advocacy, and city-partnership structure. Larger in scale but directly comparable in model and target customer (South Bay / LA-area SMBs).
• Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer serving an adjacent South Bay city with the same chamber-of-commerce model: tiered membership dues, monthly mixers, ribbon cuttings, and city-government partnership. Comparable scale, customer base (local SMBs), and value proposition.
• Carson Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer in a neighboring South Bay municipality offering tiered SMB membership, mixers, and city-government liaison services. Same operating geography profile and customer base.

Regional players

• Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce: Regional peer serving Redondo Beach with the same tiered-membership chamber model. Same South Bay geography profile; serves as a substitute for Lomita SMBs considering alternative chamber affiliations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lomitachamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/lomitachamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lomita-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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