History & Mission
Mission
Leading business advocacy organization in El Paso region, dedicated to fostering job growth, economic expansion and elevating quality of life.
Since 1899, the El Paso Chamber has driven connection and innovation in El Paso. Guided by our core pillars for Economic Prosperity: Economic Development & Innovation, Public Policy & Government Relations, and Infrastructure & Transportation.
El Paso Chamber is the unifying voice of the Borderplex business. Member-driven, the El Paso Chamber has been a part of every major business and social development in our region’s history. Our brand is a catalyst for business success. As it did more than a century ago, the El Paso Chamber is dedicated to fostering job growth, economic expansion, and elevating quality of life.
Pillars for Regional Economic Prosperity
Economic Development & Innovation
El Paso Chamber enhances the business climate, improves infrastructure, supports local events, and attracts tourism. The El Paso Chamber partners with educational institutions, offering programs that strengthen business development and provide access to a skilled workforce.
Public Policy & Government Relations
El Paso Chamber advocates for the Borderplex business community on a wider range of issues more frequently than any other organization in the region, such as aerospace & defense, manufacturing, healthcare, and military & veteran affairs. We empower job creators to influence policies that enhance our region as a great place to do business, work, and live.
Infrastructure & Transportation
El Paso Chamber is dedicated to advancing advocacy efforts for transportation initiatives in our region. The efficient flow of transportation is crucial for the economic success of any community, and this holds particular significance for us as a cross-border community.
Who we are, who we have been, who we will be.
1899
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce (GEPCC) is founded
1909
Presidents Taft and Diaz visit GEPCC
1924
GEPCC establishes the first Women’s Department in the nation
1927
GEPCC paves the way for El Paso’s air mail service
1940
GEPCC takes steps in establishing the municipal airport
1964
Instrumental in bringing the 100-year-old Chamizal boundary dispute to an end
2010
GEPCC successfully led coalition to promote the growth of Fort Bliss
2018
GEPCC is rebranded to El Paso Chamber
2020
Leadership El Paso is revamped.
EPC launched the Business Solutions Center (BSC) and facilitated the distribution of CARES Act funding to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic
2021
EPC partners with Hospitals of Providence to vaccinate local small-businesses