(continued - 25 Years)

The chamber dropped to only 32 members in 1997 as a slump in the economy affected the area revealing the importance of these values.  A group of citizens headed by Chris Crow established a functioning board and revived the purpose and the vision of the Chamber.  Over the past ten years, Chris and various boards have increased the membership to over 50% of all the businesses within the area.  Over time the Chamber has established a permanent home, a business directory and a local botanical garden site.  Golden Valley Days, the Highway 68 Bike and Car Show and many other community activities have prospered with the generous help of the business community. 

We are celebrating our 25^th Anniversary this year with excitement and anticipation.  As our community grows and develops, we desire to have a deeper relationship between ourselves and the community through the expansion of the services that we provide. 

Per Mohave County; the growth rate over the next 5-10 years is expected to double by the year 2010.  Preparing and serving a population of 40,000 -50,000 will undoubtedly be challenging.  The expansion of commerce with the arrival of the Canmex Highway will present a multitude of opportunities for our businesses and community. 

We have definitely come a long way down the trail………where the trail takes us ………..is yet to be discovered.  Come GROW with us!