History & Mission
Mission
We set the condition for economic prosperity.
Since 1899, the El Paso Chamber has driven connection and innovation in El Paso. Our driving principals have been to move El Paso forward by fostering business, recognizing that business is the foundation for growth and prosperity. Member driven, the El Paso Chamber has been a part of every major business and social development in our region’s history and we are just getting started. Our brand is synonymous with business success. As it did more than a century ago, the El Paso Chamber keeps driving prosperity.
Our Core Values
The spirit of the El Paso Chamber is encapsulated in our core values, guiding each step we take.
EXCELLENCE
We are committed to delivering excellence. We know that moving from good to great is a challenge, but we are up to it. We have great members and a strong team. Excellence needs to be our norm.
MEMBER FOCUSED
Business is our reason for being and our members are its clearest expression. Everything we do should be about the positive transformation of our member’s business and improving the lives of our community.
PUBLIC TRUST
We are beholden to our business members and to the community. We are a non-profit held in the public trust. We know that we must earn that trust every day.
RESPECT
We respect our community, members and each other. We require the same in return. This applies in all things, big and small.
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