The Economic Development Commission of Cerritos convened on September 9, 2025, to discuss various initiatives aimed at revitalizing community engagement and supporting local businesses. The meeting began with a focus on the popular "Taste of Cerritos" event, which has not been held in recent years. Chamber representatives expressed their commitment to restoring this event, targeting early 2026 for its return, and emphasized the planning efforts underway.

In addition to the "Taste of Cerritos," the Chamber announced a series of upcoming networking events, including a "Jeans and Java" gathering on the last Friday of each month at 7 Syllables Coffee, and a "Breakfast and Learn" session at Lazy Dog Cafe on October 1, focusing on estate planning for businesses. A networking mixer is also scheduled for October 16 at North Italia, further demonstrating the Chamber's efforts to foster connections among local business owners.

The meeting transitioned to a discussion about the city's relationship with the Chamber of Commerce. A commissioner raised questions regarding the city's membership status, noting that Cerritos is currently not a member but operates as a community partner. City staff clarified that while the city previously contributed financially to the Chamber, this funding has been paused for the current fiscal year due to budgetary considerations. The last financial support was provided in the previous fiscal year, with amounts reaching up to $60,000.

Commissioners expressed concern over the city's decision to withdraw from membership and discussed the importance of the Chamber's role in supporting local businesses. They highlighted the need for further discussions with the Chamber to explore potential future funding and partnership opportunities.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from the Economic Development Commission to continue engaging with the Chamber of Commerce and to consider the implications of their financial support in future budget discussions. The overall sentiment reflected a desire to strengthen community ties and enhance economic development initiatives in Cerritos.