Building our community one business at a time
Resources for business and their supporters in and around McKinleyville, CA
Humboldt’s Hometown for the Holidays
Discover the magic of the holiday season across Humboldt County with this guide to upcoming festive events. From charming tree lightings and holiday markets to community parades and winter concerts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Dive into the details of each event, explore local favorites, and make your holiday season unforgettable.
Visit our Humboldt’s Hometown for the Holidays page for a list and direct links to everything happening around our vibrant communities.
State of McKinleyville 2025
Wednesday, January 8th
5:30-8pm
Save the Date for the in person State of McKinleyville event on Wednesday, January 8th from 5:30-8pm. Speaking Program will be from 6-7:30 with tabling before and after at Azalea Hall in McKinleyville
New Feature: Meet our Members!
Discover Our New ‘Meet Our Members’ Page! Explore local McKinleyville and surrounding area businesses and learn about our featured Chamber members. Whether you’re curious about how the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce supports businesses or want to see the benefits of joining, this page will be updated every other week with new member highlights. Stay connected and see how the Chamber fosters growth and opportunity in our community. Check back regularly to meet more of our member businesses!
Grants & Funding Opportunities
Check out one of our newest resources under ‘Member Services’
The Grants and Funding Opportunities page will be regularly updated.
No matter your goals in business, it can be difficult to go it alone.
The McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce connects you with local resources and professionals who understand a community succeeds through its individuals.
Joining Is Simple
1) Start your membership.
2) Connect with fellow business leaders.
3) Share in each other’s
success.
Who is the Chamber?
The best way to learn about our members is to drop by one of our monthly mixers.
Even if you’re not a member yet, you can meet McKinleyville’s business leaders and ask how they have been supported in their journey toward success.
Working Together for McKinleyville’s Success
Our goal is simple: We want McKinleyville and its businesses to do well.
Local shops, restaurants, and sellers make our town special. And when local people shop there, it helps these places succeed.
We honor this relationship through events like Pony Express Days, Music in the Park and Corks, Forks & Kegs, which remind us how important it is for communities to work together.
For more Chamber events, click here.
Why McKinleyville?
Nestled in the redwoods of Humboldt County, McKinleyville is one of the fastest-growing communities along the Northern California Coast.
People from all walks of life are drawn to its small-town mystique, breath-taking ocean vistas, gold-rush era landmarks and serene pace of life.
The town is central to attractions throughout the region and is popular with campers, backpackers, surfers, anglers, dining connoisseurs and admirers of Victorian Architecture. Frequent flights into Arcata–Eureka Airport have brought visitors from throughout the state and beyond.
For a deeper look into McKinleyville, click here.
New in town? These resources are for you:
We’re always encouraged when new businesses decide to call McKinleyville home.
If you’ve just arrived or are thinking about opening up shop, check out this resource page for helpful information.
To those who laid our foundation
A special thing happens when businesses meet their individual goals: Their success becomes a foundation for other groups to flourish.
The Chamber of Commerce has many investors to thank for the foundation they laid to help us serve our beloved community. Their success and generosity are goals to which we aspire, and we are proud to highlight their role as business leaders in McKinleyville.
Support McKinleyville’s Growth and Community Spirit!
Your donation helps the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce continue its mission of fostering local business growth, supporting community events, and enhancing the unique character of our town. From the beloved Pony Express Days to Music in the Park, your generosity ensures we can bring neighbors together, uplift small businesses, and create a thriving, connected community. Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference and keeps McKinleyville a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Thank you for believing in our vision: Nurturing Business, Building Community.
