Venice Chamber of Commerce

08/24/2026

Big moves in Venice! 🌊 Huge congratulations to our Venice Chamber of Commerce CEO for completing Year 2 of the Western Academy of Chamber Executives (WACE)! 👏🎉

Professional growth leads to community growth. Investing in top-tier leadership means better resources, stronger advocacy, and more support for our local Venice businesses.

Join us in celebrating this awesome milestone!

08/19/2026

🌊✨ The Beach Night Market is coming to Jamaica Bay Inn! ✨🌊

Mark your calendars and join the fun at Jamaica Bay Inn for a golden hour evening filled with coastal shopping, live tunes, and local community vibes! Curated by Bridget Callahan, this community market brings together an incredible lineup of local creators, artisans, and small businesses right by the water. 🌴🛍️

📅 Date: Friday, August 28
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Jamaica Bay Inn (4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA)
🎟️ Admission: FREE & open to everyone!

What to expect:

👗 Fashion & Accessories: Vintage finds, chic apparel & handcrafted jewelry
🌿 Lifestyle & Goods: Beauty essentials, local crafts, wellness products & unique home goods
🌮 Eats & Beats: Delicious food, refreshing drinks & live background music

Tag your shopping besties, bring the whole family, and make it a fun filled evening in the marina to remember! 🌅✨

08/17/2026

Stronger together! 🤝

Chamber leaders from across the region recently gathered for an insightful discussion on the future of local commerce. Venice Chamber CEO Karin Wallerstein joined Palibu CEO Maryam Zar, Santa Monica Interim CEO Genevieve Morrill, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber President/CEO Danielle Borja, and Palibu Chamber Treasurer Diane Kale to share perspectives on chamber leadership, navigating shared challenges, and unlocking new opportunities for regional collaboration.

When local leaders connect, our business communities win! 🌊✨

08/05/2026

“You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” Honored to have our Chamber in Action committee team on the ground supporting Venice Family Clinic’s Venice Family Clinic Homeless Connect Day today! 💙 Want to see real change in our community? Visit our website www.venicechamber.net (link in bio) for upcoming events and subscribe to our newsletter for more information on how to get involved with these amazing community initiatives! Thank you Its Bigger Than Us Dr. Greg Varnau, D.C. Tyrone Nance for your service!

08/01/2026

A Toast to the Future of the VCC! 🎉 

Last week we officially swore in our 2026–27 VCC Board of Directors at  

Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator! 🍻 We celebrated the occasion surrounded by the amazing community that makes Venice thrive. From long-time members to fresh faces, local business owners, civic leaders, and non-profit champions—thank you to everyone who came out to mingle, enjoy great bites & brews, and toast to what’s ahead!

Here’s to another powerful year of building connections, supporting local growth, and strengthening our community together. 🚀

📸 Check out some of our favorite moments from the night ! 

07/31/2026

This month’s coffee connection at Caspian Coast Coffee Caspian Coast Coffee was a complete success! Members and guests connected over matcha, tea, and top-tier coffee while learning key strategies for effective workplace leadership from Sara Del Castillo of The Growth Room.

Stronger communication builds stronger businesses—and stronger communities. The Venice Chamber is proud to foster spaces where local professionals can learn, grow, and thrive together.

Did you miss this event?

Stay connected with us! Visit the link in our bio to see where we’re meeting next. 🔗

07/30/2026

Premium networking with a gorgeous view of the sunset over the Marina at ? Say no more. 🌊🥂

Unwind, connect, and elevate your business strategy by the sea with the Venice Chamber of Commerce at La Marina Trattoria! It’s the ultimate chance to swap your usual after-work routine for ocean breezes and high-value connections.

✨ Event Highlights:

🎟️ Door Prizes: Win a Whale Watching or Sportfishing trip for 2 from !

🎨 Art Exhibition: Guests are invited to view work by local artists (The Art Firm of Willis & Peck and Kathryn St. Amant) at .

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 12th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Location: La Marina Trattoria (Fisherman’s Village)

🎟️ Tickets:

Chamber Members: $15 Advance / $20 Door
Future Members: $20 Advance / $25 Door

👉 Not a member yet? You can register for up to two events as a guest before joining! Tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot today! 🔗

Special thanks to our host Pacific Ocean Management! A premier real estate property manager in coastal Los Angeles County. Managing iconic properties like Fisherman’s Village, Admiralty Apartments, Marina Beach strip mall, Pier 44/Dock 77 marinas, and Shoreline Village in Long Beach.

Interested in coastal leasing opportunities? 🔗 Visit them at or email: [email protected]

07/28/2026

You’re Invited: Feisty Fish Poké Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting! ✂️🎉
Join the Chamber community as we give a warm Venice welcome to one of our newest members, !

Come celebrate their Grand Opening with us, meet fellow local business owners, enjoy great vibes, and taste some delicious food. The Chamber team will be there to officially cut the ribbon at 12:00 PM Noon!

Event Details
🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Ribbon Cutting at 12:00 PM Noon)
📍 Location: 2260 S. Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064
🎟️ Admission: FREE & Open to the Public!

What to Expect
🎧 Live DJ bringing the music
🍱 Free food and tasting samples
✂️ Official Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Noon
🤝 Community networking with local business owners and neighbors

Let’s show up in full force to support local business and give Feisty Fish Poké the grand welcome they deserve. Bring a friend, enjoy some poke, and connect with us!

👉 Spread the word and see you there!

07/28/2026

07/28/2026

🎬 VCC Community Movie Night at IMAX! 🍿

What an epic night! We had the best time with over 140 of our Chamber community members for a an exclusive pre-release screening of The Odyssey at the IMAX Headquarters. Special thanks to Chamber member NBCUniversal and the IMAX team for making this fantastic event possible!

From the complimentary concessions to the full IMAX experience , our first ever VCC Movie Night was a complete success and a very special one to remember. If you’re not a member of our dynamic Chamber community yet, visit us at www.venicechamber.net and join today! 😉✨