Colton Chamber of Commerce

06/11/2026

The Colton Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Installation of Officers was held today at the Best Western Hotel in Colton.

With more than 100 community leaders, business professionals, elected officials, and partners in attendance, the event celebrated the Chamber’s continued commitment to supporting local businesses and strengthening our community.

A special highlight was the retirement of outgoing President Brian Chilstrom after more than 20 years of dedicated service to the Chamber. His leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment have left a lasting impact on Colton and the many businesses and residents he has served throughout his tenure.

We also proudly welcomed Frank Aguilar as the Chamber’s new President and welcome the incoming executive board:

• Frank Aguilar, President
• Shelly Burnach, Vice President
• Nelky Rodriguez, Secretary
• Javier Gomez, Treasurer
• Brian Chilstrom, Emeritus

Congratulations as well to our Board Members: Anrise Dejohnette, Lesley Stevens, Anna Juarez, Belen Cordero, and Matthew Hernandez.

Thank you to Mayor Frank Navarro for administering the oath of office and to all the elected officials, community leaders, members, and guests who joined us in celebrating this important milestone.

The Chamber’s board’s mission to continue fostering business growth, community engagement, and economic prosperity throughout Colton.

06/11/2026

05/28/2026

Join us for the Colton Chamber of Commerce members installation lunch on June 11 as we welcome and celebrate our newest members and leadership! All members are encouraged to attend this meaningful gathering of connection and collaboration.

Also, save the date for the Colton Chamber of Commerce 120th celebration Gala this October—an extraordinary milestone celebrating over a century of service to our business community.

Tickets are now on sale. For details or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

05/22/2026

05/18/2026

🎓 Celebrating a remarkable milestone at California University of Science and Medicine as the newest graduating class steps forward into the world of medicine and service. This achievement reflects years of rigorous study, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to improving community health outcomes.

We are proud to recognize these future physicians who will contribute to advancing healthcare access, innovation, and compassionate care across diverse communities. Congratulations, graduates—your journey is just beginning, and your impact will be lasting.

05/14/2026

Honored to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new Colton Funeral Home today! 🎉✂️

This beautiful addition to the community represents compassion, care, and a commitment to supporting families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Wishing the entire team much success as they begin this new chapter serving the Colton community with dignity and grace.

Thank you to everyone who came out to show support and celebrate this meaningful milestone.

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05/13/2026

A huge thank you to Paul J. Rodgers Elementary for hosting such an inspiring Career Day! It was wonderful to see students excited about their futures and learning about different career pathways.

We were also proud to have members of the Chamber participate and share their professional journeys, advice, and encouragement with the students. Events like these help build connections between education and the community while inspiring the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals!

05/05/2026

What a wonderful way to start the morning! ☀️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Rise & Shine meeting at Woody’s Roadhouse. Your energy, engagement, and commitment to our community are what make these gatherings so meaningful each month.

We are especially honored and grateful to Robert Garcia for presenting Christina Gaitan with a proclamation recognizing the work she has done to consistently bring these Rise & Shine events to life. It truly means so much to be acknowledged for something she is so passionate about.

These moments remind us why we do what we do—building connections, supporting one another, and creating opportunities for growth in our community.

Looking forward to seeing you all next month! 💛

04/24/2026

Celebrating Earth Day the right way 🌎💚

Huge shoutout to AIM Recycling for hosting such an impactful and inspiring event! From learning about sustainability to seeing our community come together for a greener future—it was truly a beautiful reminder that small actions create big change.

Grateful to be part of a community that cares, shows up, and takes action for our planet. Let’s keep the momentum going—every day is Earth Day! ♻️✨



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