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Council approves $111,500 chamber contract; chamber pledges new executive director and membership focus

6488957 · October 22, 2025
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The council approved a $111,500 agreement with the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce for tourism and business-assistance services. Chamber leaders said they plan to hire an executive director, expand membership outreach and seek diversified revenue; council members asked for bilingual outreach and stronger volunteer coverage at the chamber office.

The Lompoc City Council approved an agreement with the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce to provide business assistance and tourism promotion for $111,500. The contract passed after council members questioned reporting requirements, staffing hours at the chamber office and audit timing.

Blake Bradley, chair of the chamber, told the council the chamber is actively recruiting an executive director, expects to maintain two paid staff in…

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