The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2025. A dedicated staff and a board of directors guide the chamber, committed to its mission of supporting and promoting a strong, healthy and diverse business community to preserve the quality of life in El Dorado County.
We represent the entire county from border to border, helping our communities thrive by protecting and advocating for local businesses at local, state and federal levels. -Laurel Brent-Bumb, CEO
“We represent the entire county from border to border, helping our communities thrive by protecting and advocating for local businesses at local, state and federal levels,” says CEO Laurel Brent-Bumb. “Our 550 members, from mom-and-pop shops and legacy farms to large corporations, benefit from our programs which include education, networking and marketing to support and promote them.”
Leadership El Dorado, the chamber’s leadership program, is now in its 17th year, and is designed to grow local leaders through education, training and familiarization of how the county works. “This program produces leaders with skills, motivation and vision to forge a path toward an improved region and a healthier community,” says Brent-Bumb. “Participants reflect a balance between the public and private sectors and attend monthly sessions during the year-long course.”
The chamber also operates the El Dorado County Visitors Authority, promoting the area’s attractions to visitors from near and far. “We do tremendous outreach on social media and print and distribute 65,000 visitors guides annually with efforts concentrated on the county’s western slope attractions, from historical Gold Rush towns and wineries to adventure sports and the family farms of Apple Hill,” says Brent-Bumb.
The El Dorado Film Commission is another critical component of the chamber, generating up to $7 million in economic impact. Countless television shows, commercials and movies have been filmed or partially filmed in El Dorado County’s scenic beauty, including scenes from Top Gun: Maverick among the county’s snowy peaks and scenes from Memoirs of a Geisha along the American River.
“El Dorado County is rich with history, culture and pioneer spirit,” concludes Brent-Bumb. “We will continue to help our communities and businesses thrive while protecting our renowned quality of life.”
