Shopping local means more now than ever before . Your willingness to support Gilroy ’ s small businesses could be the difference in their effort to survive . Remember , “ Stay loyal , stay local , and shop Gilroy .”

Find local jobs where companies are committed to improving local economic impact by hiring locally . View our list and apply with local companies right from our website at : gilroy . org / worklocal

These days Gilroy is known for much more than garlic . Gilroy stands out among other California communities as a great place to live , work , and play . We truly are a “ Community with a Spice for Life .”

Our member businesses are open for business and going strong , ready to provide you with goods and services you need to thrive . Search our local business directory on our website at : gilroy . org / directories

During the last 12 months of the pandemic , the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce has been actively working on behalf of local businesses , developing economic recovery plans , and looking forward with hope for the future of Gilroy . Below are just a few highlights of the

Chamber ’ s efforts ...

Supporting Local Business

We created Facebook groups to connect community members to local businesses .

Collaborative Efforts

We worked in strategic partnership with the Gilroy Economic Development Corporation to create and implement strategies for local business attraction , retention , and expansion .

Planning for Economic Recovery

In partnership with Visit Gilroy , we brought together local leaders to develop a plan to make Gilroy an outdoor recreation destination bringing jobs , health and wellness , and more .

Advocacy for Your Business

We weighed in on nearly 30 proposed bills at the state level , fought for safe reopening , protected local businesses from government overreach , and proposed Federal ADA legislation .

28 www . gilroy . org chamber @ gilroy . org ( 408 ) 842-6437

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