It’s All About Our Members

What began in early November as a simple “Week of Thanks” has blossomed into an entire Season of Thanks. Over the past several weeks, Chamber board members, ambassadors, and staff have visited well over 100 member offices and storefronts - stopping by just to say thank you for their partnership and presence in our community. The photos and stories from these visits have been pouring onto our social media channels, and we’re definitely not finished yet!

This year has been one of tremendous growth for both the Chamber and our affiliate, the Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation. And 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting. We’re developing new ways to uplift our members and strengthen our region - through dynamic events, increased promotion of local businesses, expanded learning opportunities, and meaningful advocacy.

We hope you’ll join us on January 21 for our Annual Membership Meeting, where we’ll reflect on recent accomplishments and share a preview of what’s ahead. And of course, we warmly invite you to celebrate with us on January 30 at the Boldt Gala: Coastal Alchemy, our annual business awards ceremony. It promises to be a joyful, inspiring, magical evening.

Wishing you a cheerful and wonderful holiday season, filled with connection, reflection, and community.

With gratitude,

Nancy

Sponsor the 'Boldt Gala: Coastal Alchemy

The Annual Business Awards Gala is the Chamber's largest fundraiser of the year and allows us to serve the Greater Eureka business community year-round. You are invited to sponsor the 'Boldt Gala and enjoy a host of benefits, including: A block of tickets for you, your colleagues, and friends; custom recognition before, during, and after the event; excellent nosh and alchemy-inspired cocktails and mocktails; generous live and silent auctions items exclusively from Chamber members; and live performances, including the enchanting sounds of Claire Bent’s jazz band.

January 30

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Acres

Register Now for the Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting

You are invited to attend the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Membership Meeting. At this virtual event you'll hear from our CEO Nancy Olson, outgoing 2025 Board Chair, Ross Creech, and our incoming 2026 Board Chair, Teresa Conley, with an overview of what the Chamber accomplished in 2025 and our plans for the new year. This will be followed by our 2026 Awards Gala in person on January 30.

This is a member-exclusive event. Registration is required.

January 21

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Virtual New Member Orientation

Welcome, new members of the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce! Whether you just joined or became a member in the past several months, you are invited to attend our Virtual New Member Orientation, designed to give you an overview of the Greater Eureka Chamber and explore how to maximize your member benefits. We will introduce you to our various programs and events, highlight networking opportunities, and share some of our public policy priorities.

December 17

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Join Us at the Next Chamber Business After Hours Mixer!

The Greater Eureka Chamber invites you to a festive holiday mixer hosted by Dick Taylor Chocolate and Redwood Capital Bank.

Come network with fellow professionals, enjoy delicious handcrafted chocolate, and strengthen ties within our vibrant business community. Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle, and savor the sweetness of Eureka.

Don't forget to bring a raffle prize and your business cards.

December 18

333 1st Street, Eureka

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Relax and Rejuvenate at Float U Humboldt's Grand Opening

Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Float U Humboldt.

Float U Humboldt provides an elevated wellness experience. Indulge in float therapy, infrared sauna, cold plunge, massage, and curated body treatments in a serene, spa-like setting.

December 30

12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

426 B Street, Eureka

Learn More about Leadership Redwood Coast

Are you interested in sharpening your leadership abilities, fostering connections, and helping shape the future of the Redwood Coast region?

We are now accepting applications from emerging and established leaders from Humboldt, Del Norte, and Tribal Lands to be a part of the 2026 Leadership Redwood Coast fellowship.

To learn more about the program, join our online info session.



LRC is a program of the Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation, an affiliate of the Eureka Chamber of Commerce.

January 8

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Your Generosity Makes a Difference - Contribute to our Upcoming Auction



Interested in supporting the Chamber's fundraising efforts and increasing your visibility? Consider supplying a live or silent auction item to promote your business at the 2026 'Boldt Gala. For more infomation, email Nancy at nancy@eurekachamber.com.

An Enjoyable Mixer at Columbia Bank



Last month, Chamber members gathered at Columbia Bank for a lively mixer that blended fun with practical learning. Guests kicked off the evening with an interactive icebreaker that doubled as a lesson in recognizing common fraud scenarios—sparking both conversation and insight.



Throughout the event, attendees enjoyed delicious bites from Cassaro's Catering and the smooth sounds of local guitarist Jeff Smoller, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for networking.

Thank you, Columbia Bank!

Explore the 'Eureka for the Holidays' Event Calendar

The holidays are always a busy season, but Eureka’s former mayors have teamed up to make things easier with the launch of Eureka for the Holidays.

The updated website now offers a single, easy‑to‑use calendar where visitors, families, and businesses can find all local holiday events in one place. Community groups, businesses, and faith organizations have already begun adding their events to help share festive opportunities with the greater Eureka community.

City of Eureka and Partners Launch Tsunami Preparedness Outreach Plan

As we enter the season historically associated with heightened seismic activity, the City of Eureka, Humboldt Bay Fire District and the Humboldt Community Emergency Response Team are working to educate local tsunami-vulnerable businesses along Broadway and other areas along Eureka’s coastline about the urgent need to prepare for a local‑source tsunami.

Learn more about these outreach efforts by clicking below.

Saving the Sunflower Seastar: Students Making Waves in Conservation

In the latest Sequoia Park Zoo Conservation Lecture Series, Cal Poly Humboldt faculty Drs. David Sinn, Rafael Cuevas Uribe, and Sean Craig will discuss their mission to save the critically endangered sunflower sea star and how students play an important role in their conservation efforts.

December 10

7:00 p.m.

Sequoia Park Zoo Flamingo Room

3414 W Street in Eureka

Eureka Heritage Society Hosts Vintage Holiday Boutique

Browse the winter wonderland of a Victorian Cottage filled with Christmas trees covered in blown glass ornaments, an old-fashioned toy room, gourmet gift baskets, vintage kitchen collectibles, cookies, jams, candies & coffees, art, candles, holiday decor and more! And don’t forget to visit the Holiday Tent for a seasonal festive libation and a delicious appetizer plate.

December 13 and 14

12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

1000 F Street, Eureka

Second Saturday Family Arts Day at the Morris Graves Museum of Art

The Humboldt Arts Council brings you an exciting event where you can create a mixed media composition that explores organic and geometric shapes inspired by the collective artworks of Carol Andersen, Laura Corsiglia, Peggy Rivers, and Van Shields. Explore the 10th Street Studio exhibition in the Thonson Gallery before gathering in the Rotunda for the day’s project and get helpful guidance from art educator Genevieve Kjesbu. All are welcome and all materials will be supplied. 

December 13

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

636 F Street, Eureka

Attend AT&T's Check Presentation for Food For People

AT&T has funded a $20,000 grant to support Food for People’s Emergency Food Response Program, responding when natural disasters and emergencies impact Humboldt County communities. The program provides food to communities experiencing hardship due to wildfire, earthquakes, winter storms, flooding, power outages, and more.

December 18

3:30 p.m.

Food for People

307 W. 14th St, Eureka

Enter to Win with the New Shop Humboldt App

Shopping local is now more fun than ever with the Shop Humboldt Digital Passport!

This is a digital challenge that celebrates our local stores, makers and service providers. Earn points, unlock badges, and enter to win local prizes worth up to $500, just by supporting your neighbors.

A Thrilling New Theatrical Season from North Coast Repertory Theatre

The 5th and D Street Theatre, Eureka’s Hometown Theater, is proud to announce an exhilarating lineup for its third theatrical season, featuring another year of outstanding collaboration between Redwood Curtain Theatre and North Coast Repertory Theatre. The 2026 season promises powerful storytelling, sharp wit, and musical joy!

Kicking off the season, Redwood Curtain Theatre presents The Half Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson, running January 29–February 15, directed by Julie Benson and Nannette Voss. This luminous play shines a light on the trailblazing scientist whose discoveries changed the world.

Give the Gift of Cal-ORE Life Flight

Can't figure out what to give someone for Christmas? Consider the gift of Cal-ORE Life Flight.

In a medical emergency, every second counts, especially when transporting patients who are far away from adequate medical treatment. No one knows that better than AirMedCare Network (AMCN)—America’s largest air medical membership network. AMCN providers respond to scene calls and provide hospital-to-hospital transports—carrying seriously ill or injured patients to the nearest appropriate medical facility.

'Protect the Redwoods Together' End-of-Year Giving Campaign

Redwood Parks Conservancy has launched its end-of-year giving campaign, Protect the Redwoods Together, inviting the community to support the programs that inspire visitors, protect ancient forests, and keep North Coast youth safe in Redwood National and State Parks. 

Through the campaign, donors can choose to support one or more of four critical program areas that sustain both the parks and the people who experience them.

Clarke Historical Museum Welcomes Three New Team Members

The Clarke Historical Museum has a new Executive Director, Marketing/Events Coordinator, and Concierge.

Its new Executive Director, Shawn DeNell Wagner, brings a rich background in arts administration, public service, and community engagement to her role as Executive Director. A graduate of Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre and Humboldt State University, she has dedicated her career to storytelling, education, and the preservation of local history.

To learn more about the rest of the new team, click the button below.

Shawn DeNell Wagner

Redwood Coast Music Festival Holiday Ticket Sale

Are you looking for that special Christmas gift? Redwood Coast Music Festivals is bringing back their special discounted “Early Bird” All Event ticket for the reduced price of $165. The Holiday Ticket Special runs through December 31st.

The festival takes place in venues located in Old Town and Downtown Eureka and presents a wide variety of different musical genres including Blues, Swing, New Orleans and Trad Jazz, American Roots and Western Swing. 

October 1-4, 2026

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