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The Fortuna Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization of individuals and businesses who join together to enhance economic growth through the promotion and support of our community, civic interests and member businesses.
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The friendly city of Fortuna is the perfect place to shop, dine, rest and relax while you're visiting the California Redwoods. Centrally located in Humboldt County, Fortuna is just minutes away from magnificent redwood parks, pristine beaches and historic points of interest.
Board of Directors
Renee Lindsay
President & CEO
Renee has spent the past five years working for her family's business, Fernbridge Tractor, as the Accounting & HR Manager. Prior to that, Renee spent 13 years in the Bay Area, working as an HR consultant to numerous clients across many industries. She briefly ran her own successful dog walking and pet sitting business before relocating back to Humboldt County in 2013.
Melissa Collins
Chairwoman
Officer, Deposits/Payments Relationship Mgr, US Bank (Eureka)
I am honored to be the 2018 Chair for the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce because I love networking with and connecting businesses! I enjoy working with the business community in Fortuna and want to see them continue to grow and succeed.
Seth McGrath
Vice Chairman
Owner, Grocery Outlet (Fortuna)
Seth came to the Eel River Valley in early 2016 to open the Fortuna Grocery Outlet with his wife Stefanie. They are independent operators and are proud to own a local business and support the local community with over 38 jobs that are 95% full time.
Seth finds it very important to connect with other local business owners and network and found that the Chamber provides exactly that opportunity.
He serves on the Tourism & Marketing committee. Seth is excited to give back, share, and help support Chamber and our local membership through service on the board.
Cara Knostman
Previous Past Chair
Owner, Lotus Mountain Screen Printing & Embroidery
My husband Greg & I are the owners of Lotus Mountain Screen Printing, a local full service printing company. I feel lucky that my business gives me the opportunity to work closely with many local business owners, non-profits and schools. I love the town of Fortuna and enjoy being a part of the vibrant business community.
Testimonials
The Fortuna Chamber truly takes an interest in its community and members. The Chamber is also a great source for travelers to find out more about our beautiful Parks, Redwoods, shopping and lodging. The Monday Lunch Meeting is a weekly highlight where good friends gather to share city happenings and vital information for members.
Cathy Whitchurch
The Fortuna Chamber has provided great networking and local leadership training for our company. We always look forward to mixers and weekly meetings because it gives us the pulse of the local business community and helps us tailor our services to their needs. Some of our strongest business relationships have been formed through the Chamber and we continue to enjoy supporting our community through the many events they sponsor.
Danny Kelley
Latest News
What a treat seeing the new 110 foot aerial fire truck recently purchased by the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department. After many years of budgeting and planning, the Department was able to write a check for $1.1 million, saving the District over $69,000 by purchasing it outright. Commissioner Dave Nicholson thanked the community for their support. Chief Lon Winburn spoke about the truck's features and benefit to the community and the history of the "push in" ceremony. After an introduction of the crew who will be operating the truck and a blessing, the "push in" ceremony commenced. We must have incredibly strong community members because that truck went in so easily!
Mayor Sue Long and myself got to take separate trips up into the air and the views were stunning (as were the freezing winds!!).
Congratulations to the fire department on this fantastic new truck and THANK YOU for all that you do for our community. Chief Winburn will be our guest speaker on Monday, May 6 at our weekly lunch meeting at the Monday Club (12p-1p). You won't want to miss it.
So many amazing things are happening in and around Fortuna! This beautiful B&B is one of them. You can read about them here and in our Fortuna Visitor's Guide.
Riverbar Pharms Bed-and-Breakfast offers pot-friendly, scenic stay in Eel River Valley
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They call themselves California’s premier cannabis-friendly bed-and-breakfast, and they are located in the Eel River Valley, just off U.S. Highway 36 between Alton and Hydesville. Riverbar Pharms B…Read all about the Farmers Insurance - Mandi Ross Agency in today's paper in this article written by Mary Bullwinkel.
New Fortuna Farmers Insurance all in the family
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Fortuna Farmers Insurance agent Mandi Ross is keeping her new business all in the family. “I chose this venture as I wanted to carry on the legacy of what my parents built,” Ross said of her agency…On this day in 1975, Fortuna Chamber president, Larry Eddy, presided over the chamber meeting with 23 guests present. The meeting included an announcement that the Eureka Theater would be showing the movie, "A Hiding Place," from May 7 to May 10. President Eddy reported that the Chamber opening had been attended by five other County Chambers. Wally Hamilton announced that the Fortuna Art Festival Dinner Dance had raised enough money to secure the children's summer art program. Wilbur Morris, Superintendent of Fortuna High School, asked if a chairman from the Chamber could be named to work in cooperation with the school. The meeting was adjourned and recorded by Delight A. Barker, Secretary.
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Leadership Fortuna is a 16-week program that exposes participants to the inner workings of the community through tours, presentations by City and County representatives, and attending local government or service club meetings. Each year they are tasked with coming up with a project that will benefit the community. They are responsible for fundraising and completing the project themselves. This year's group chose to partner with Sean Swanson of River Life Foundation and create a dedication plaque in honor of Dennis Wendt. A plaque, similar to the one pictured, designed by Simon Rios from Lotus Mountain, will be laid atop one of the large rocks at the entrance to welcome visitors to the Trail. Local businesses who have donated to the plaque's cost, will be honored by being listed on the plaque. We're excited to see it and will keep you posted on the date it gets installed.
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Thank you to Cara Knostman at Lotus Mountain for printing this banner in time for the Grand Opening!
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The rain held off long enough yesterday for us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Dennis Wendt Memorial Trail. It's fantastic how the community has rallied behind River Life Foundation to make this trail possible.
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Congratulations to Sean Swanson on this huge accomplishment!
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So FUN thanks for all the support 😁