Napa Chamber of Commerce

Many of us have felt it lately.

The headlines. The uncertainty. The questions without easy answers.

Yet when I look around Napa Valley, I feel something else, too. I see entrepreneurs launching businesses, leaders mentoring the next generation, investors betting on our future, innovators tackling tough challenges, and neighbors showing up for one another.

That's what inspired my latest Napa Valley Register column.

What gives you hope about Napa Valley's future?

Napa Chamber: Finding hope in Napa amidst uncertainty Napa Chamber CEO Jeri Hansen says local business programs, construction projects and climate-tech efforts show how community participation can counter uncertainty and build optimism.

❓Are you getting everything you can from your Napa Chamber membership?

From business promotion and networking to advocacy, events, workshops, marketing opportunities, and community connections, membership includes more than many people realize.

We recently created a simple Membership Benefits chart that puts it all in one place and honestly, it might surprise you.

🔷Current members: take a look and see what opportunities you may be missing.

🔷Not a member yet? This is a great snapshot of how the Chamber helps businesses connect, grow, and stay engaged in our community.

☑️Check out the at-a-glance chart here: https://issuu.com/napachamber/docs/napa_chamber_member_benefits_at-a-glance

Let's make sure you're getting the most from your membership!

Napa Chamber Member Benefits At-a-Glance Napa Chamber Member Benefits — quick overview of membership perks: networking, business promotion, advocacy, events, and resources. This easy at-a-glance chart lays out how Napa Chamber members can c

🚀 AI is changing business faster than ever, but figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming.

The Napa Chamber’s new AI Mastery Workshop Series is designed to help local businesses move from curiosity to practical application through small-group, in-person learning with local peers and expert guidance.

🔹 AI Mastery for LEADERS
For business owners, executives, and department leaders managing AI adoption across the organization.
3 In-Person Sessions - June 9 • July 7 • August 11
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
$250 for all three sessions, plus office hours with the instructor

Participants will walk away with:
- A practical framework for identifying where AI can create value in your business
- A governance framework for responsible AI use
- A clear view of which tasks should stay human-led and which can be AI-assisted
- A method for identifying and prioritizing high-impact AI opportunities across departments
- A better approach to organizing SOPs, documents, and internal knowledge for stronger AI output
- A practical process for piloting AI before rolling it out more broadly
- A draft roadmap for your next 6–12 months of AI adoption

Space is limited. Register today:
🔗 Leaders Track:

AI Mastery for LEADERS managing AI across the business AI MASTERY PROGRAM FOR NAPA BUSINESSE Presented by WSI

Public Sails on San Francisco Bay Buy a ticket to sail SF Bay aboard Freda B. Our public cruises are for locals and visitors alike, a proper way to experience the Bay Area!

Congratulations to Jamey & Michelle Whetstone on extending their hospitality, wines, special events, and catering services in the wonderful Borreo Building on the Napa River ! We wish them every success ~ the Chamber looks forward to holding some events there!

Whetstone Wine Cellars

Yep. We get it.

This is pretty much how June is shaping up for us, too. 😉

The City of Napa is considering four locations for a new parking garage.

Please take this short survey to help identify the location and design features that would help make sure the garage is:
- easy to get to and use
- conveniently located for people going to downtown and riverfront destinations
- is well-designed to fit with Napa's character

You can also share your current transportation habits and thoughts on various garage concepts.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NapaGarage

City of Napa - Local Government

Community Survey: Napa Parking Structure Feasibility Study Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Don’t miss Generation Housing’s first Napa Valley Housing Solutions Summit on Tuesday, May 26.

This summit will bring together local leaders, housing experts, advocates, and community partners for a practical conversation focused on real housing solutions, including SB 10, AB 1033, middle housing strategies, and other tools to expand housing opportunities while respecting Napa Valley’s unique character.

- Date: Tuesday, May 26
- Time: 1:00 – 4:30 PM (Program)
4:30 – 5:30 PM (Reception)
- Location: Redwood Credit Union Napa Community Room, 480 Devlin Road, Napa, CA
- Pay-what-you-can tickets

Register today!

https://generationhousing.org/register-for-the-2026-napa-valley-housing-solutions-summit/

Register for the 2026 Napa Valley Housing Solutions Summit – Generation Housing We are convening Napa’s grasstops leaders, industry experts, and community advocates for a foundational afternoon of strategic alignment. This isn’t just another talk on the housing crisis—it is the moment we decide, together, which solutions will define Napa County’s future.

A nice spotlight of two local businesses (and Napa Chamber members) for Small Business Week!

Thank you to Chair's Circle member Redwood Credit Union for your unwavering support of local businesses, including Equitex Custom featured in the story.

Commerce is Community

Alonso Corona

Redwood Credit Union celebrates Napa entrepreneurs during Small Business Month Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month as a customer and Napa co-working space brings together small businesses, artists, and makers.